Nurse Practitioner, Neurology

We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health! 

Organization:

PAMF-Palo Alto Medical Foundation SCD

Position Overview:

Assesses, diagnoses, plans and implements the medical care of patients in collaboration with a physician. Functions within the full scope of licensure; accountable for the assessment, coordination delivery and evaluation of nursing care, including direct patient care, patient/family education and transitions of care. Delivers holistic and individualized care to all patients in assigned area. Develops, implements, manages an optimal interdisciplinary plan of care that incorporates psychological, sociocultural, spiritual, economic, and life-style factors. Fosters and maintains collaborative relationships between patients, their family/support group, physicians, and other healthcare providers through timely and effective communications. Adheres to hospital polices, industry standards, best practices, and applicable laws/regulations and codes to promote a quality, highly reliable patient experience. Engages in continuous growth and development in professional advanced nursing practice. Follows ambulatory care and inpatient standardized procedures, protocols, policy and procedures regulated by the State of California Nurse Practice Act.

Job Description:

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
Knowledge of community agencies and resources.
Knowledge of mandated reporting requirements
Verbal and written communication skills for frequent and challenging contact with physicians, employees, patients and patient families; requires patience and compassion.
Ability to manage diverse caseload in a manner that meets patients’ needs while also providing the capacity for new patients entering treatment.
Interpersonal skills, and the ability to support change in a fast-paced and team-oriented environment.
Ability to provide care that is consistent with professional standards, clinic policy, and managed care guidelines.
Effective time management skills.
Computer skills: EHR capable; Outlook email and Microsoft Word proficient.
Ability to work with others in a flexible, cooperative, tactful and diplomatic manner.
Active listening skills; including interpersonal skills and telephone communication
Ability to sit or stand for long periods
Applies moderate mental application and concentration to handle varying procedures and interruptions

Job Shift:

Days

Schedule:

Part Time

Days of the Week:

Monday - Friday

Weekend Requirements:

None

Benefits:

Yes

Unions:

Yes

Position Status:

Exempt

Weekly Hours:

24

Employee Status:

Regular

Employees of Sutter Health and its entities may handle hazardous drugs in the course of their work, including patient care, which requires them to manage, store, prepare, receive, unpack, transport, dispose of, or administer drugs identified as hazardous or potentially hazardous by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) and in accordance with the USP 800 guidelines.

Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.

Pay Range is $118,971.84 to $166,558.08 / annual salary

The compensation range may vary based on the geographic location where the position is filled. Total compensation considers multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health’s comprehensive total rewards program. Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.