Nurse Practitioner, ICU; Per Diem

Position Overview

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 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 hospital 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, policy and procedures regulated by the State of California Nurse Practice Act.

These principal accountabilities, requirements and qualifications are not exhaustive, but are the most descriptive of the current job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, staff changes, workload or technical development).

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Master's:
  Nursing

• NP‑Nurse Practitioner (National certification)
• 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 the department requirements

• ACLS‑Advanced Cardiac Life Support

5 years of recent relevant experience.

• Demonstrated general knowledge and competence with regard to advanced nursing theories, concepts and practices; medical terminology; anatomy; and physiology.
• Working knowledge of the healthcare industry, safety precaution policies, best practices regarding patient care and privacy, and changes in local, state, and federal regulations.
• Possess written and verbal communication skills to explain sensitive information clearly and professionally to diverse audiences, including non‑medical people.
• Basic knowledge of computer applications such as Microsoft Office Suite (Word and Outlook) and Electronic Health Record.
• Prioritize and delegate assignments and work within standardized policies, procedures and scientific methods to achieve objectives and meet deadlines.
• Work independently and as part of the team, including accomplishing multiple tasks in an environment with interruptions.
• Identify, evaluate and resolve standard problems by selecting appropriate solutions from established options.
• Ensure the privacy of each patient’s protected health information (PHI).
• Build collaborative relationships with peers and other healthcare providers to achieve departmental and corporate objectives.

See required physical demands, mental components, visual activities and working conditions at the following link.

Nights

Per Diem/Casual

8

Variable

Every other weekend

No

No

Non-Exempt

0

Per Diem/Casual

2

This position may regularly work, store, prepare, receive, unpack, transport, dispose of or administer drug(s) identified as hazardous or potentially hazardous by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) for purposes of USP 800.

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

Pay Range is $80.56 to $116.80 / hour.

The salary range for this role may vary above or below the posted range as determined by location. This range has not been adjusted for any specific geographic differential applicable by area where the position may be filled. Compensation takes into account several factors including but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure and certifications, department equity, training and organizational needs.

Base pay is just one piece of the total rewards program offered by Sutter Health. Eligible roles also qualify for a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered for employment. Applicants for specific positions are still required to disclose certain convictions during the application process, and those convictions may also be considered in determining eligibility for employment in accordance with applicable law.