Nurse Practitioner, Family Medicine

About the Role

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, 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 to promote a quality, highly reliable patient experience. Engages in continuous growth and development in professional advanced nursing practice.

Responsibilities

• Advanced Nurse Practice:
  • Manages the medical care for patients utilizing clinical protocols in collaboration with physicians.
  • Performs physical exams if indicated.
  • Ensures individualized health maintenance status, including vaccinations, risk factor screenings, mental status baselines, dental screenings, and other functional assessments.
  • Conducts diagnostic examinations and updates detailed medical histories.
  • Consults with supervising physician for abnormal findings and when implementing clinical protocols.
  • Performs standardized procedures without direct physician observation, supervision, or approval.
  • May facilitate care to a community practitioner upon discharge.
• Assessment and Planning of Patient Care:
  • Conducts patient and family assessments encompassing physiological, spiritual, and emotional areas.
  • Collaborates with physicians and healthcare team members to interpret, adjust, and coordinate patient care plans for continuity and patient-centricity.
  • Partners with peers, providers, and management to improve patient outcomes and care quality.
  • Communicates patients’ 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, and hospital policies, scientific principles, and evidence-based practice.
  • Maintains a safe, comfortable, and therapeutic environment for patients and families.
  • Delegates tasks appropriately based on legal scopes of practice, licensure, education, and capability.
  • Communicates treatments and activities clearly to patients and families, using teach-back methods to ensure understanding.
  • Delivers safe and effective care in compliance with policies, procedures, and regulations.
  • Upholds patient confidentiality and protects protected health information (PHI).
  • Remains current with advancements, trends, and best practices in acute care and specialty areas.
  • Participates in process improvement activities.
• Evaluation of Patient Care:
  • Monitors patient care interventions, assesses therapies, and evaluates outcomes.
  • Conducts ongoing education for patients and families to ensure optimal care from admission through transitions.
  • Reassesses, evaluates, and documents patient responses to the plan of care and adjusts as needed.
  • Reports safety or compliance concerns via patient safety reporting mechanisms.
  • Participates in analysis of safety events to prevent future occurrences.
  • Accurately documents treatment information in the electronic health record (EHR).
  • Develops, implements, and documents formal teaching and transition planning involving the patient and family.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Master’s degree in Nursing.

Qualifications

• Certification & Licensure:
  • California Nurse Practitioner (NP) license by the California Department of Consumer Affairs.
  • National certification by one of the following:
    • American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board (AANPCB),
    • American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC),
    • American Association of Critical-Care Nurses Certification Corporation (AACN),
    • Pediatric Nursing Certification Board (PNCP), or
    • National Certification Corporation (NCC).
  • Nurse Practitioner Furnishing (NP-F) certification.
  • California Registered Nurse (RN) license.
  • Controlled Substance Registered Certification (CSRC/DEA) (not required for non-patient care positions).
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider Certification.
• Department-Specific Certifications:
  • For Sutter Child Center Outpatient Services: Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (CPNP).
  • For Hospital-Based roles (except NICU): Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).
  • For Family Birthing Center: Neonatal Resuscitation Provider (NRP).
• 5 years of recent relevant experience.

Skills

• Demonstrated knowledge of advanced nursing theories, concepts, and practices; medical terminology; anatomy; and physiology.
• Working knowledge of the healthcare industry, safety policies, patient privacy, and regulatory changes.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to explain sensitive information clearly to diverse audiences.
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems.
• Ability to prioritize, delegate, and work within standardized policies and procedures to meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in an environment with interruptions.
• Problem-solving skills to evaluate and resolve standard issues using established solutions.
• Commitment to protecting patient privacy and confidentiality (PHI).
• Ability to build collaborative relationships with peers and other healthcare providers.

Benefits

Eligible positions include a comprehensive benefits package.

Pay

Pay range is $193,606.40 to $271,044.80 annual salary. The compensation range may vary based on geographic location, candidate experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs.

Schedule

• Full-time, 40 hours per week.
• Shift: Days (Monday - Friday).
• Weekend requirements: As needed.