Nurse Practitioner - Outpatient Wound Care Clinician

Sutter Health • Sacramento, CA

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About The Position

We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health! Organization: SMCS-Sutter Med Center - Sacramento 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 entity 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. Experience with wound care management and treatment recommended.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Master's: Nursing
• 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
• 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/federal regulations.
• Possess written and verbal communications 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), Electronic Health Record.
• Prioritize and delegate assignments and work within standardized policies, procedures, and scientific methods to achieve objectives and meet deadlines.
• Work independently, as well as be 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 collaborate relationships with peers and other healthcare providers to achieve departmental and corporate objectives.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with wound care management and treatment recommended

Responsibilities

• Assesses, diagnoses, plans and implements the medical care of patients in collaboration with a physician.
• 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 entity 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.

Benefits

• Sutter Health values and supports the unique talents and strengths that each employee brings to our organization.
• As a result, you are empowered to apply your passion for healing in innovative ways to care for patients and their families.
• Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level