Sutter Health
Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner, Neuro-Oncology
Sutter Health, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199
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 the assigned area. Develops, implements and manages an optimal interdisciplinary plan of care that incorporates psychological, sociocultural, spiritual, economic, and lifestyle factors. Fosters and maintains collaborative relationships between patients, their family/support group, physicians, and other healthcare providers through timely and effective communications. Adheres to entity policies, 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, and policy and procedures regulated by the State of California Nurse Practice Act.
Job Accountabilities
ADVANCED NURSE PRACTICE:
Manages the medical care for patients utilizing clinical protocols in collaboration with the physicians.
Performs a physical exam if indicated.
Ensures individualized health maintenance status to include vaccinations, screening for risk factors, mental status baseline, dental screening and other appropriate functional assessments.
Conducts diagnostic examinations, compiles and updates detailed medical histories.
Consults with supervising physician in cases of abnormal examination of test findings and when implementing clinical protocols.
Performs standardized procedures without the direct observation, supervision or approval of a physician.
May facilitate care to a community practitioner, upon discharge.
Assessment and Planning of Patient Care
Conducts patient and family assessment encompassing physiological, spiritual and emotional areas.
Care Coordination and Collaboration
Collaborates and communicates with physicians and other members of the healthcare team to interpret, adjust, and coordinate the plan of care to ensure a patient-centric plan with continuity of care.
Partners with peers, other healthcare providers, and management to effectively improve patient outcomes and provide the highest care quality.
May partner to streamline patient workflow.
Communicates patient’s plan of care to co-workers and other departments.
May facilitate transfer to a community practitioner.
Provision of Patient Care
Provides competent, compassionate and cost-effective patient care in accordance with unit, department, hospital policies, scientific principles, evidence-based nursing practice/process, nursing objectives and standards of care.
Maintains a safe, comfortable and therapeutic environment for each patient and their families/support group in accordance with entity regulations.
Delegates tasks appropriately/effectively to team members based on legal scopes of practice, licensure, educational preparation, appropriate guidelines and individual capability.
Communicates with and explains treatments/activities to patient and family in a clear, collaborative manner, using teach‑back to ensure understanding and incorporating patient learning needs.
Maintains mindfulness in delivery of individualized care and in communication with patients and families, with a safety focus.
Delivers safe and effective patient care in compliance with established entity policies and procedures, and with local, state and federal regulations.
Upholds the confidentiality of all patients’ protected health information (PHI) and protects PHI from disclosure.
Remains current in advancements, trends, and best practices related to acute care and the area of specialty and in professional nursing practice.
Participates in and supports system, operating unit, facility and unit process improvement activities.
Evaluation of Patient Care
Monitors patient care interventions, assesses therapies, evaluates outcomes, and intervenes.
Conducts ongoing education for patients and their families to ensure optimal care from admission through transitions of care.
Reassesses, evaluates and documents each patient’s response to the plan of care and adjusts the plan.
Reports any events or near‑misses in safety or compliance concerns via patient safety reporting mechanisms.
Participates in analysis of safety events to prevent future occurrences.
Accurately documents and updates all treatment information in the patient’s electronic health record (EHR).
Develops, implements and documents formal teaching and transition planning that includes the patient/family in care for identified health needs.
Education and Licensure Education:
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. Master’s:
Nursing
Certification & Licensure:
NP‑Nurse Practitioner (National certification and certification in the state where care is delivered); NP‑F - Nurse Practitioner Furnishing; RN‑California Registered Nurse; CSRC‑Controlled Substance Registered Certification (DEA) (not required for SHSO‑Admin (Employee Health)); BLS - Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider; Certification required based on department requirements.
Department Required Certification & Licensure:
SMCS‑Sutter Child Center Outpatient Services, CPNP - Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner; ACLS for Hospital Based (except NICU); NRP - Neonatal Resuscitation Provider.
Experience & Skills Typical Experience:
5 years of recent relevant experience.
Skills and Knowledge:
Demonstrated general knowledge and competence with advanced nursing theories, concepts and practices; medical terminology; anatomy and physiology. Working knowledge of the healthcare industry, safety policies, patient care and privacy regulations, and changes in local/state/federal regulations. Strong written and verbal communication skills for diverse audiences. Proficiency with computer applications and EHR. Ability to prioritize and delegate, work independently and as part of a team, and resolve standard problems using established options. Ensure PHI privacy. Build collaborative relationships with peers and other healthcare providers.
We Offer / Join Us We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package.
Organization Sutter West Bay Medical Group (SWBMG) is a premier multi-specialty medical group with over 200 physicians in the greater San Francisco service area. SWBMG works with Sutter Pacific Medical Foundation (SPMF) to provide patient‑focused care.
Community Information San Francisco is a leading financial and cultural center of Northern California and the San Francisco Bay Area, a diverse community with high demand for primary care.
Equal Opportunity It is the policy of Sutter Health and its partners to provide equal employment opportunities for all qualified individuals and prohibit discrimination. We promote equal employment opportunities through ongoing programs within each medical group, company, hospital, department, and service area. Equal employment opportunities apply to every aspect of Sutter’s employment policies and practices.
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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 the assigned area. Develops, implements and manages an optimal interdisciplinary plan of care that incorporates psychological, sociocultural, spiritual, economic, and lifestyle factors. Fosters and maintains collaborative relationships between patients, their family/support group, physicians, and other healthcare providers through timely and effective communications. Adheres to entity policies, 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, and policy and procedures regulated by the State of California Nurse Practice Act.
Job Accountabilities
ADVANCED NURSE PRACTICE:
Manages the medical care for patients utilizing clinical protocols in collaboration with the physicians.
Performs a physical exam if indicated.
Ensures individualized health maintenance status to include vaccinations, screening for risk factors, mental status baseline, dental screening and other appropriate functional assessments.
Conducts diagnostic examinations, compiles and updates detailed medical histories.
Consults with supervising physician in cases of abnormal examination of test findings and when implementing clinical protocols.
Performs standardized procedures without the direct observation, supervision or approval of a physician.
May facilitate care to a community practitioner, upon discharge.
Assessment and Planning of Patient Care
Conducts patient and family assessment encompassing physiological, spiritual and emotional areas.
Care Coordination and Collaboration
Collaborates and communicates with physicians and other members of the healthcare team to interpret, adjust, and coordinate the plan of care to ensure a patient-centric plan with continuity of care.
Partners with peers, other healthcare providers, and management to effectively improve patient outcomes and provide the highest care quality.
May partner to streamline patient workflow.
Communicates patient’s plan of care to co-workers and other departments.
May facilitate transfer to a community practitioner.
Provision of Patient Care
Provides competent, compassionate and cost-effective patient care in accordance with unit, department, hospital policies, scientific principles, evidence-based nursing practice/process, nursing objectives and standards of care.
Maintains a safe, comfortable and therapeutic environment for each patient and their families/support group in accordance with entity regulations.
Delegates tasks appropriately/effectively to team members based on legal scopes of practice, licensure, educational preparation, appropriate guidelines and individual capability.
Communicates with and explains treatments/activities to patient and family in a clear, collaborative manner, using teach‑back to ensure understanding and incorporating patient learning needs.
Maintains mindfulness in delivery of individualized care and in communication with patients and families, with a safety focus.
Delivers safe and effective patient care in compliance with established entity policies and procedures, and with local, state and federal regulations.
Upholds the confidentiality of all patients’ protected health information (PHI) and protects PHI from disclosure.
Remains current in advancements, trends, and best practices related to acute care and the area of specialty and in professional nursing practice.
Participates in and supports system, operating unit, facility and unit process improvement activities.
Evaluation of Patient Care
Monitors patient care interventions, assesses therapies, evaluates outcomes, and intervenes.
Conducts ongoing education for patients and their families to ensure optimal care from admission through transitions of care.
Reassesses, evaluates and documents each patient’s response to the plan of care and adjusts the plan.
Reports any events or near‑misses in safety or compliance concerns via patient safety reporting mechanisms.
Participates in analysis of safety events to prevent future occurrences.
Accurately documents and updates all treatment information in the patient’s electronic health record (EHR).
Develops, implements and documents formal teaching and transition planning that includes the patient/family in care for identified health needs.
Education and Licensure Education:
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. Master’s:
Nursing
Certification & Licensure:
NP‑Nurse Practitioner (National certification and certification in the state where care is delivered); NP‑F - Nurse Practitioner Furnishing; RN‑California Registered Nurse; CSRC‑Controlled Substance Registered Certification (DEA) (not required for SHSO‑Admin (Employee Health)); BLS - Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider; Certification required based on department requirements.
Department Required Certification & Licensure:
SMCS‑Sutter Child Center Outpatient Services, CPNP - Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner; ACLS for Hospital Based (except NICU); NRP - Neonatal Resuscitation Provider.
Experience & Skills Typical Experience:
5 years of recent relevant experience.
Skills and Knowledge:
Demonstrated general knowledge and competence with advanced nursing theories, concepts and practices; medical terminology; anatomy and physiology. Working knowledge of the healthcare industry, safety policies, patient care and privacy regulations, and changes in local/state/federal regulations. Strong written and verbal communication skills for diverse audiences. Proficiency with computer applications and EHR. Ability to prioritize and delegate, work independently and as part of a team, and resolve standard problems using established options. Ensure PHI privacy. Build collaborative relationships with peers and other healthcare providers.
We Offer / Join Us We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package.
Organization Sutter West Bay Medical Group (SWBMG) is a premier multi-specialty medical group with over 200 physicians in the greater San Francisco service area. SWBMG works with Sutter Pacific Medical Foundation (SPMF) to provide patient‑focused care.
Community Information San Francisco is a leading financial and cultural center of Northern California and the San Francisco Bay Area, a diverse community with high demand for primary care.
Equal Opportunity It is the policy of Sutter Health and its partners to provide equal employment opportunities for all qualified individuals and prohibit discrimination. We promote equal employment opportunities through ongoing programs within each medical group, company, hospital, department, and service area. Equal employment opportunities apply to every aspect of Sutter’s employment policies and practices.
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