Sutter Health·Mountain View, California
The Nurse Practitioner assesses, diagnoses, plans, and implements medical care for patients in collaboration with a physician, functioning within the full scope of licensure. This role involves delivering holistic, individualized care, developing interdisciplinary plans, and fostering collaborative relationships among patients, families, and healthcare providers.
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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 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.
NP-California Nurse Practitioner by California Department of Consumer Affairs
AANPCB-National certification by The American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board
OR AACN-National Certification by American Association of Critical-Care Nurses Certification Corporation
OR PNCP-National Certification by The Pediatric Nursing Certification Board
CSRC-Controlled Substance Registered Certification (required if prescribing narcotics) BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider Certification required based on the department requirements
SMCS-Sutter Child Center Outpatient Services, CPNP - Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
Department: Hospital Based (except NICU)- ACLS-Advanced Cardiac Life Support
Department: Family Birthing Center, NRP-Neonatal Resuscitation 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 collaborates relationships with peers and other healthcare providers to achieve departmental and corporate objectives.
Shift Hours: 8
Monday - Friday
Weekly Hours: 40
Employees of Sutter Health and its entities may handle hazardous drugs in the course of their work, including patient care, which requires them to manage, store, prepare, receive, unpack, transport, dispose of, or administer drugs identified as hazardous or potentially hazardous by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) and in accordance with the USP 800 guidelines.
Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.
Pay Range is $98.38 to $142.64 / hour
The compensation range may vary based on the geographic location where the position is filled. Total compensation considers multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health’s comprehensive total rewards program. Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.
Market context
In California, cardiology nurse practitioner openings are typically driven by ongoing demand for advanced cardiac care in hospitals, specialty clinics, and outpatient settings. This role is competitive because employers often look for a master’s-prepared NP with California certification, national board certification, and recent cardiology experience; the job requirements and benefits on this platform are AI-summarized from the original job description, saving you research time. Before applying, confirm the required certification pathway and review whether the listed benefits package aligns with your priorities.