NP Part-time
Anchor Health

Nurse Practitioner -Part Time

Anchor Health Novato, CA 94945, US

Are you looking for a work place where you can make a genuine difference?

Company Culture that feels supportive, genuine and appreciative of all?

Anchor Health is committed to the communities of which we serve, the patients and families we have the honor of caring for and the EMPLOYEES who have chosen us as their work family.

We are currently seeking a Nurse Practitioner with Hospice experience to join our Anchor Health team!

Qualifications 

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Master's or doctoral degree in nursing

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Current NP License within the State

Responsibilities

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The Nurse Practitioner (NP) is an experienced licensed professional who works in collaboration with the Hospice Medical Director/Physician to deliver hospice and/ or palliative care to patients and families

 

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Performs prescribed medical treatments, including patient examination, diagnoses, medication prescription, pain management and symptom control; conducts assessments and evaluations, and provides education and supportive care to hospice teams, patients and caregivers

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Performs comprehensive patient examinations, evaluations, assessments and diagnosis

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Assesses for signs and symptoms of discomfort including presence of pain and takes prompt and appropriate action to control and manage patient symptoms and needs

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Makes adjustments to the already established plan of care and appropriate services, provides appropriate follow- up to all patients

 

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Demonstrates flexibility in scheduling, and readily accepts new and emergency assignments as requested

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Performs timely face to face assessments with patients

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Demonstrates positive interpersonal relation in communicating with physicians and co-workers to promote quality patient care

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Completes all documentation in an accurate, legible and timely manner

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Provides quality patient care consistent with standards of nursing practices

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Complies with hospice policies and procedures, laws and regulations and standards of practice

 

 

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Demonstration of advanced interpersonal skills while working with families of acutely and critically ill children Excellent organization and communication skills Dedication to patient care Ability to critically think and problem solve Nurse Practitioner 1: Two (2) years with recent experience working as an RN in pediatric critical care or pediatric cardiology Nurse Practitioner 2: Minimum of six (6) months of NP experience in the Pediatric Cardiac ICU or Pediatric Critical Care Preferred Qualifications Three (3) years of working experience as an RN in the pediatric critical care or pediatric cardiology Licenses/Certifications California Registered Nurse (RN) License without restriction California Certified Nurse Practitioner (NP) without restriction California Nurse Practitioner Furnishing Number including Schedule II furnishing privileges NP national board certification from an accepted certifying agency aligned with the patient population and clinical role - Pediatric Inpatient (CPNP-AC). See Addendum A below for more detail. California Driver License (if required for position) Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Registration with Schedules 2, 2N, 3, 3N, 4, and 5 registered to a California address American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification Additional required AHA certifications: PALS Additional required certifications (such as ENLS): None About UCSF ABOUT US The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research, graduate-level education in the life sciences and health professions, and excellence in patient care. It is the only campus in the 10-campus UC system dedicated exclusively to the health sciences. We bring together the world’s leading experts in nearly every area of health. We are home to five Nobel laureates who have advanced the understanding of cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, aging and stem cells. Pride Values UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence – also known as our PRIDE values . In addition to our PRIDE values, UCSF is committed to equity – both in how we deliver care as well as our workforce. We are committed to building a broadly diverse community, nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and engaging diverse ideas for the provision of culturally competent education, discovery, and patient care. Additional information about UCSF is available here . Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide. Equal Employment Opportunity The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law. Salary Information The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy. Your placement within the salary range is dependent on a number of factors including your work experience and internal equity within this position classification at UCSF. For positions that are represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range will be guided by the rules in the collective bargaining agreement. To learn more about the benefits of working at UCSF, including total compensation, please visit: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html