Nurse Practitioner, Cardiology

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Organization: ABSMC-Alta Bates Summit Med Center

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•* Structural heart disease management: percutaneous valve procedures, ASD/PFO closure, left atrial appendage closure•* Comprehensive electrophysiology: CIED implantation/extraction, advanced ablation•* Advanced heart failure management, including mechanical circulatory support•* Cardiac surgeryOur cardiac program is supported by approximately 20 cardiologists and 3 cardiothoracic surgeons.RESPONSIBILITIES:The Cardiac APC will:Work collaboratively under the supervision of on-site cardiologistsFollow a 7 days on/7 days offProvide comprehensive inpatient cardiac care, including:Pre-procedure evaluationsPost-procedure evaluationsManaging cardiac discharges and coordinating with the hospitalist teamFollow-up inpatient assessmentsEvaluating new inpatient or Emergency Department consultsTriage of urgent and emergent cardiac patientsParticipation 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
• NP-F - Nurse Practitioner Furnishing
• RN-California Registered Nurse
• 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.

Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.

Pay Range is $163,704.32 to $237,352.96 / 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.

Benefits

Professional Development, 401K, Flexible Spending Accounts, Retirement / Pension Plans, Tuition Reimbursement, Life Insurance

Skills

Anatomy, Basic Life Support (BLS), Best Practices, Cardiology, Congestive Heart Failure, Disease Prevention and Control, Emergency Care, Establish Priorities, Federal Laws and Regulations, Healthcare, Healthcare Providers, Implants, Information/Data Security (InfoSec), Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), Medical Record System, Medical Terminology, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word, Multitasking, Nurse Practitioner, Nursing, Nursing Credentials, Patient Care, Physiology, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Registered Nurse (RN), State Laws and Regulations, Time Management, Writing Skills

Sutter Health

Sutter Health has a long history in California. Some of our facilities have been providing care in the communities we serve for more than 100 years. Today, we’re proud to partner with more than 12,000 doctors to care for more than 3 million people.

We’re inspired by our Northern California community and work tirelessly to deliver top-rated, affordable healthcare. Doctors, hospitals, care teams and employees in the Sutter Health network are always looking for new, meaningful ways to care for you and your loved ones. We believe that every moment matters when it comes to helping you live a longer, healthier and happier life. Our not-for-profit network delivers top-rated, personalized care in more than 100 Northern California communities. Recently ranked among the Top 15 Health Systems in the nation by Truven Health Analytics™, our team of more than 50,000 doctors, employees and volunteers partner to spread innovation, improve access to healthcare services and put our patients’ needs first—all to achieve the highest levels of quality, access and affordability.

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