Nurse Practitioner, Urgent Care, per diem
Santa Cruz, California
Assesses, diagnoses, plans and implements the medical care of patients in a busy, high acuity urgent care setting in collaboration with physicians. Palo Alto Medical Foundation runs at clinic pace, on scheduled patients.
Posted Sep 9
- Shift and hours
- 8-hour days
- Unit and setting
- busy, high acuity urgent care setting · Urgent Care in a busy, high acuity urgent care setting in collaboration with physicians
- License
- NP license
- Term
- Per Diem
Do you qualify?
- Certification
- ACLS ACLS, BLS required
- Certification
- BLS
- Certification
- national certification National certification required
Preferred
- Experience
- 1-2 years ER experience 1-2 years ER experience preferred.
What it pays
- Eligibility
- comprehensive benefits package for eligible positions Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.position is eligible
- Pay reviews
- range may vary by geographic location The compensation range may vary based on the geographic location where the position is filled.
- Pay reviews
- total compensation considers experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training and organizational needs
The role and schedule
- Union
- Union position
- Day to day
- Assesses, diagnoses, plans and implements medical care of patients Assesses, diagnoses, plans and implements the medical care of patients in a busy, high acuity urgent care setting in collaboration with physicians.
- Day to day
- Delivers holistic and individualized care to all patients in assigned area Delivers holistic and individualized care to all patients in assigned area.
- Day to day
- Develops and manages interdisciplinary plan of care Develops, implements, manages an optimal interdisciplinary plan of care that incorporates psychological, sociocultural, spiritual, economic, and life-style factors.
- Day to day
- Maintains collaborative relationships and timely communication with patients, families, physicians and other providers
- Charting
- Electronic Health Record Computer data entry skills to enter patient information in Electronic Health Record.
- Weekends
- Weekends required
- Details
- may handle hazardous drugs in the course of their work Employees of Sutter Health and its entities may handle hazardous drugs in the course of their work
- Details
- must handle varying procedures and interruptions Must be able to handle varying procedures and interruptions.
Worth asking
- How does compensation work, including base pay and the productivity or RVU formula?
- Are there differentials or other recurring incentives?
More questions to askFewer questions
- Does the employer cover malpractice and tail coverage, plus CME, licensing, and DEA support?
- What should I expect for weekly hours, holiday, and call?
Your fit
On your path
Nurse Practitioner is advanced-practice territory. The long route; independence depends on your state.
Original listing
Posted on Palo Alto Medical Foundation’s careers page.
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We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health! Organization: PAMF-Palo Alto Medical Foundation SCD Position
Overview
Assesses, diagnoses, plans and implements the medical care of patients in a busy, high acuity urgent care setting in collaboration with physicians. Functions within the full scope of licensure; accountable for the assessment, coordination and delivery of 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 clinic 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 practice. Follows ambulatory care and inpatient standardized procedures, protocols, policy and procedures regulated by the State of California. Job Description : SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE Medical knowledge and skills applicable to perform within the scope of practice.
Verbal and written communication skills for regular contact with all aged patients, physician and staff. Computer data entry skills to enter patient information in Electronic Health Record. Organizational skills.
Ability to work with others in a flexible, cooperative manner. Must be able to handle varying procedures and interruptions. ACLS, BLS required National certification required 1-2 years ER experience preferred.
Job Shift: Days
Schedule
Per Diem/Casual Shift Hours: 8 Days of the Week: Variable Weekend
Requirements
Rotating Weekends
Benefits
No Unions: Yes Position Status: Non-Exempt Weekly Hours: 0 Employee Status: Per Diem/Casual 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 $95.33 to $133.46 / 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.
What's around it?
Santa Cruz, CAFrom Census ACS 2024.
Living costs about 10% above the US average
- Median rent
- $2,452/mo
- Household income
- $115,475/yr, all local households, not nurse pay