Nurse Practitioner- Cardiac Surgery

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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.