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Nurse Practitioner, Urgent Care, per diem

Palo Alto Medical Foundation

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.

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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?

In Santa Cruz, CA

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

See Santa Cruz, CA

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