APP; NP​/PA Primary Care Senior Care SNF

Overview

1.0 FTE Full time Day - 08 Hour;
Onsite at Stanford Health Care, Hoover, STANFORD, 211 Quarry Rd, California. This is a Stanford Health Care job.

A brief overview follows. The Nurse Practitioner (NP) functions under this NP Job Description approved by the Interdisciplinary Practice Committee (IDPC). The NP provides routine care and management of patients with acute and chronic complaints, in collaboration with the supervising physician, and through implementation of standardized procedures. Specific functions pertaining to the Service, Clinic or Department are established by the NP and supervising physician(s), and approved by the appropriate medical and nursing administrators, the IDPC, the Credentials & Privileges Committee, the SHC Medical Executive Committee and the SHC Board Credentials, Policies and Procedures Committee.

• A. An NP may provide only those medical services which he/she is competent to perform, which are consistent with the NP’s education, training and experience, and which are performed under the supervision of a physician who is responsible for the patients cared for by that NP.
• B. An NP shall consult with a physician regarding any task, procedure or diagnostic problem which the NP determines exceeds his/her level of competence or shall refer such cases to a collaborating physician.
• C. Scope of Practice of the NP:
• Evaluates and treats patients with acute, chronic complaints and health maintenance concerns related to specialty, according to written standardized procedures. [see Appendix A:
  Assessment & Management of Patients]
• Obtains complete histories and performs pertinent physical exams with assessment of normal and abnormal findings on new and return patients, according to written standardized procedures. [see Appendix A Assessment & Management of Patients]
• Performs or requests and evaluates diagnostic studies as indicated upon evaluation of the patient, according to written standardized procedures. [see Appendix A:
  Assessment & Management of Patients]
• Administers, orders, furnishes and prescribes medications, according to written standardized procedures. [see Appendix B :
  Administering, Ordering, Furnishing or Prescribing of Drugs;
  Formulary Protocol]
• Orders and collects specimens for routine laboratory tests, screening procedures and therapeutic procedures, including blood and blood products.
• Orders physical therapy, occupational therapy, respiratory therapy, radiology examinations and nursing services.
• Performs designated procedures after demonstrated competency, according to written standardized procedures where applicable.
• Obtains informed consent, as indicated.
• Initiates arrangements for hospital admissions and discharges and completes appropriate paperwork.
• As directed by the supervising physician, enrolls patients in investigational studies approved by the IRB, and orders the necessary tests and medications. Medications that are not FDA-approved or are used for a non-FDA-approved indication (off-label use) require a patient-specific order in advance from the supervising physician.
• After appropriate training, assists the supervising physician in the operating room.
• Recognizes age-specific needs of patients and communicates effectively with patients, families, staff and the community from diverse backgrounds.
• Initiates life-saving procedures when necessary and facilitates coordination of inpatient and outpatient care and services as needed.
• Ensures compliance with legal, regulatory and clinical policies and participates in quality improvement initiatives.
• Provides and coordinates patient teaching and counseling. Other duties as assigned.

• Master’s or Doctoral degree in nursing from an accredited college or university.
• Note:
  
  NPs hired prior to March 1, 2012 are not subject to this educational requirement.
• Graduate of an NP program accredited by the NLNAC or the CCNE.

• Nursing/RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure And/Or Compact State Licensure
• NP - Nurse Practitioner
• NPF - NP Furnishing Number
• BLS - Basic Life Support

SHC is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination in all policies and practices, including employment. SHC does not discriminate on race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity and/or expression, religion, age, national or ethnic origin, political beliefs, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, or disability. People of all genders and backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants with criminal convictions will be considered after an individualized assessment of the conviction and job requirements.

Base Pay Scale:
Generally starting at $89.01 - $117.94 per hour. The final salary will be set based on internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training. This pay scale is not a promise of a particular wage.