Nurse Practitioner, Family Medicine

Advance Your Career on the Northern California Coast – Nurse Practitioner Role Open Now!

Sutter Coast Hospital seeks to hire a BC / BE Nurse Practitioner with a background in family medicine.

Assesses, diagnoses, plans and implements the medical care of patients in collaboration with a physician. Functions within the full scope of licensure; accountable for the assessment, coordination delivery and evaluation of nursing 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 entity 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 advanced nursing practice. Follows ambulatory care and inpatient standardized procedures, protocols, policy and procedures regulated by the State of California Nurse Practice Act.

Qualifications

• Experience
• 5 years of recent relevant experience.
• Education, License & Certifications
• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Master's : Nursing
• 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 PNCP-National Certification by The Pediatric Nursing Certification Board
• 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
• Department : SMCS-Sutter Child Center Outpatient Services, CPNP - Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
• Department : Hospital Based (except NICU)- ACLS-Advanced Cardiac Life Support
• Department : Family Birthing Center, NRP-Neonatal Resuscitation Provider
• Skills & 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.

Join Us and Enjoy

Organization Details

Sutter Coast Hospital is a community-based, not-for-profit hospital located in Crescent City, Del Norte County, California. It also extends its services to parts of Curry County, Oregon. As part of the Sutter Health network, this 49-bed acute care hospital offers a range of essential healthcare services. A local volunteer board of community leaders and healthcare professionals ensures that the hospital's decisions align with the needs of the community. Sutter Coast provides emergency care with a 24 / 7 department, general surgery procedures, a birthing center, an intensive care unit (ICU), inpatient care, outpatient clinics, diagnostic imaging, and rehabilitation services. The hospital prioritizes community health through outreach programs, education, and initiatives tailored to the area's needs.

Community Information

Crescent City — and all of Del Norte County — is a place for spirited independence where we encourage entertaining yourself and getting lost in wonder as part of the journey. There's a feeling in our salt air. It's a feeling hard to describe. But when you arrive, you'll feel it. And you might hear it. It's calm. It's quiet. And it's as if someone or something is whispering "stay".

Where the Redwoods meet the Sea, Crescent City in beautiful Del Norte County, is only 20 miles south of Oregon. Sea-faring Crescent City is home to the northernmost of California's lighthouse stations. Additional attractions include Ocean World aquarium and the Northcoast Marine Mammal Center. On the town's west end is oceanfront Pebble Beach Drive with easy access to Pebble Beach, a great place to search for agates and other semi-precious gemstones.

A raw, unsung California spirit ripples throughout Del Norte County and our communities : Crescent City, Klamath, Smith River, Gasquet, Hiouchi and Fort Dick. There are few beaten paths in Del Norte County and Crescent City. Breath in the ocean air along the Yurok Loop Trail. Amble along the Smith River as the redwoods tower above and emerald waters rush beside you. Enjoy wandering the Crescent City waterfront. Start exploring.