APP (Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant)- Pulmonary Chest Clinic- FT Day

Nurse Practitioner

The Nurse Practitioner (NP) functions under the Nurse Practitioner Job Description approved by the Interdisciplinary Practice Committee (IDPC). The NP provides routine care and management of the patient with acute and chronic complaints, in collaboration with the supervising physician, and through implementation of standardized procedures. Specific functions pertaining to the Service, Clinic or Department are established by the NP and his/her supervising physician(s), and approved by the appropriate medical and nursing administrators, the IDPC, the Credentials & Privileges Committee, the Stanford Hospital and Clinics (SHC) Medical Executive Committee and the SHC Board Credentials, Policies and Procedures Committee. This job description covers all classifications for NPs within the organization. All NPs must meet all elements of the Essential Functions, Qualifications, and Supervision. There is a voluntary Career Ladder for NPs who are interested in promotions for clinical expertise and contributions to the institution as well as the profession. Promotion is determined based on the Center for Advanced Practice Career Ladder Handbook.

Job Attributes:

• LEVEL I: Entry level
• LEVEL II: Meets Career Ladder criteria for NP II
• LEVEL III: Meets Career Ladder criteria for NP III

Locations: Stanford Health Care

What you will do:

• Provide medical services under the supervision of a physician
• Consult with a physician regarding any task, procedure or diagnostic problem
• Evaluates and treats patients with acute, chronic complaints and health maintenance concerns
• Obtains complete histories and performs pertinent physical exams
• Performs or requests and evaluates diagnostic studies
• Administers, orders, furnishes and prescribes medications
• Orders physical therapy, occupational therapy, respiratory therapy, radiology examinations and nursing services
• Performs designated procedures after demonstrated competency
• Obtains informed consent, as indicated
• Initiates arrangements for hospital admissions and discharges
• Enrolls patients in investigational studies approved by the Investigational Review Board (IRB)
• Assists the supervising physician in the operating room
• Recognizes and considers age-specific needs of patients
• Effectively communicates and interacts with patients, families, staff and members of the community from diverse backgrounds
• Recognizes situations which require the immediate attention of a physician
• Facilitates the coordination of inpatient and outpatient care and services as needed
• Facilitates collaboration between providers and coordination of community resources
• Ensures compliance with legal, regulatory and clinical policies and procedures
• Participates in quality improvement initiatives
• Provides and coordinates patient teaching and counseling
• Other duties as assigned

Education Qualifications:

• Master's or Doctoral degree in nursing from an accredited college or university
• Note: NPs hired prior to March 1, 2012 are not subject to this educational requirement
• Graduate of an NP program accredited by the National League of Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC) or the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)

Licenses and Certifications:

• Nursing/RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure And/Or Compact State Licensure and
• NP - Nurse Practitioner and
• NPF - NP Furnishing Number and
• BLS - Basic Life Support

SHC Commitment to Providing an Exceptional Patient & Family Experience:

Stanford Health Care sets a high standard for delivering value and an exceptional experience for our patients and families. Candidates for employment and existing employees must adopt and execute C-I-CARE standards for all of our patients, families and towards each other. C-I-CARE is the foundation of Stanford's patient-experience and represents a framework for patient-centered interactions.

• Know Me: Anticipate my needs and status to deliver effective care
• Show Me the Way: Guide and prompt my actions to arrive at better outcomes and better health
• Coordinate for Me: Own the complexity of my care through coordination

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Stanford Health Care (SHC) strongly values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination in all of its policies and practices, including the area of employment. Accordingly, SHC does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity and/or expression, religion, age, national or ethnic origin, political beliefs, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, or disability, or the perception of any of the above. People of all genders, members of all racial and ethnic groups, people with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants with criminal convictions will be considered after an individualized assessment of the conviction and the job requirements.

Base Pay Scale: Generally starting at $89.01 - $117.94 per hour

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training. This pay scale is not a promise of a particular wage.