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Nurse Practitioner- Cardiac Surgery

Sutter Alta Bates Summit Medical Center is seeking an experienced Cardiac Advanced Practice Clinician (APC) to join our inpatient cardiac services team at our advanced tertiary cardiac center.

Posted Jan 20

Shift and hours
Rotating40 hours a week
Unit and setting
inpatient cardiac services team · Hospital to join our inpatient cardiac services team at our advanced tertiary cardiac center
License
NP license NP-California Nurse Practitioner by California Department of Consumer Affairs
Term
Permanent

Do you qualify?

License
California nurse practitioner (NP) NP-California Nurse Practitioner by California Department of Consumer Affairs Check your license
License
California registered nurse (RN) RN-California Registered Nurse Check your license
Certification
one national NP certification (AANPCB, ANCC, AACN or NCC) AANPCB-National certification by The American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board
Certification
BLS healthcare provider BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider
Education
graduate of an accredited school of nursing Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
Education
master's in nursing Master's: Nursing
Experience
5 years recent relevant experience 5 years of recent relevant experience.
Also asks
NP-F nurse practitioner furnishing NP-F - Nurse Practitioner Furnishing
Also asks
advanced nursing theory, medical terminology, anatomy and physiology knowledge Demonstrated general knowledge and competence with regard to advanced nursing theories, concepts and practices; medical terminology; anatomy; and physiology.
Also asks
written and verbal communication skills for diverse audiences Possess written and verbal communications skills to explain sensitive information clearly and professionally to diverse audiences, including non-medical people.
Also asks
basic computer skills including Microsoft Office and Electronic Health Record Basic knowledge of computer applications, such as Microsoft Office Suite (Word and Outlook), Electronic Health Record.
Also asks
work independently and within a team, with interruptions Work independently, as well as be part of the team, including accomplishing multiple tasks in an environment with interruptions.

What it pays

Pay reviews
range set by geographic location The compensation range may vary based on the geographic location where the position is filled.
Pay reviews
pay considers experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training and organizational needs

Benefits

  • Benefitscomprehensive benefits packageEligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.

The role and schedule

Union
Non-union
Day to day
pre-procedure evaluations Pre-procedure evaluations
Day to day
post-procedure evaluations Post-procedure evaluations
Day to day
manage cardiac discharges and coordinate with hospitalist team Managing cardiac discharges and coordinating with the hospitalist team
Day to day
follow-up inpatient assessments Follow-up inpatient assessments
Day to day
evaluate new inpatient or Emergency Department consults Evaluating new inpatient or Emergency Department consults
Day to day
triage urgent and emergent cardiac patients Triage of urgent and emergent cardiac patients
Day to day
participate in post-cardiac-discharge Transition of Care Clinic Participation in the post-cardiac-discharge Transition of Care Clinic
Charting
Electronic Health Record Electronic Health Record
Weekends
as needed
Details
450-bed hospital Alta Bates Summit Medical Center is a 450-bed facility located in downtown Oakland, serving as the tertiary cardiac referral center for the Greater East Bay.
Details
about 20 cardiologists and 3 cardiothoracic surgeons support the cardiac program Our cardiac program is supported by approximately 20 cardiologists and 3 cardiothoracic surgeons.
Details
works under supervision of on-site cardiologists Work collaboratively under the supervision of on-site cardiologists

The workplace

Sutter Bay Hospitals
Hiring organization

Your fit

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Original listing

Posted on Sutter Bay Hospitals’ careers page.

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Organization

ABSMC-Summit Campus

Position Overview

Sutter Alta Bates Summit Medical Center is seeking an experienced Cardiac Advanced Practice Clinician (APC) to join our inpatient cardiac services team at our advanced tertiary cardiac center. Alta Bates Summit Medical Center is a 450-bed facility located in downtown Oakland, serving as the tertiary cardiac referral center for the Greater East Bay. We provide a comprehensive, cutting-edge cardiac program that includes:

  • General cardiology
  • Advanced cardiac imaging (cardiac CT and MRI)
  • Coronary interventions, including treatment of chronic total occlusions
  • Cardiac surgery

Our cardiac program is supported by approximately 20 cardiologists and 3 cardiothoracic surgeons.

Job Description

The Cardiac APC will

Work collaboratively under the supervision of on-site cardiologists

Provide comprehensive inpatient cardiac care, including

  • Pre-procedure evaluations
  • Post-procedure evaluations
  • Managing cardiac discharges and coordinating with the hospitalist team
  • Follow-up inpatient assessments
  • Evaluating new inpatient or Emergency Department consults
  • Triage of urgent and emergent cardiac patients
  • Participation in the post-cardiac-discharge Transition of Care Clinic

Education

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

Certification & licensure

NP-California Nurse Practitioner by California Department of Consumer Affairs AANPCB-National certification by The American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board OR ANCC-National Certification by American Nurses Credentialing Center OR AACN-National Certification by American Association of Critical-Care Nurses Certification Corporation OR NCC-National Certifications by National Certification Corporation NP-F - Nurse Practitioner Furnishing RN-California Registered Nurse CSRC-Controlled Substance Registered Certification (DEA) (not required for SHSO-Admin (Employee Health) or non-patient care positions) BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider Certification required based on the department requirements

Typical

Experience

5 years of recent relevant experience.

Skills and knowledge

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.

Job Shift

Rotating

Schedule

Full Time

Days of the Week

Variable Weekend

Requirements

As Needed

Benefits

Yes

Unions

No

Position Status

Exempt

Weekly Hours

40

Employee Status

Regular Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans. Pay Range is $193,024.00 to $279,884.80 / annual salary 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.

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