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Hours Full-time, Part-time
Location San Rafael, CA
San Rafael, California

About this job

Sutter Pacific Medical Foundation is a not for profit corporation that exists to provide medical services, research and education. The foundation provides the infrastructure for the delivery of physician services, and contracts with a separate corporation comprised of physicians and other care providers to deliver the clinical services. This multi-specialty foundation will provide a platform from which new physicians can be recruited to continue to provide physician services in a nonprofit, community setting. The Foundation's vision is to create a medical group that will deliver high quality, market competitive medical services.

This position combines advanced nurse practitioner knowledge of physical assessment and treatment under the supervision of a physician with skills in case management, education and research. This position is responsible and accountable for the quality of care within the scope of the position in accordance with standardized procedures for pediatric patients with cardiac and/or other related clinical disorders. The incumbent assesses patient and parent needs as well as plans and directs approved educational programs. The designee also manages patients on a case by case basis by assessing, diagnosing, coordinating, educating and documenting pertinent information to meet patient care, care center and national cooperative group guidelines. The incumbent must communicate with supervisors and management to ensure continuity and coordination of both inpatient and outpatient services. The nurse clinician plays an integral role in the patient care team acting as a resource and educator to patients, family members and clinical staff.

Education, Licensures and Certifications:

* Nurse Practitioner degree

* Nurse Practitioner -- NP license and Furnishing license for California Board of Registered Nursing

* AANP national Certification or ANCC national certification

* Basic Life Support Certification - HealthCare Provider - BLS-HCP

Skills and Knowledge:

* Some understanding of managed care, Medi-Cal, and Medicare eligibility, authorization and billing requirements.

* Must have a working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs, including Excel, Word, Access or similar programs.

* Must possess excellent organizational skills.

* Excellent oral and written communication skills are required.

* Must have demonstrated effective interpersonal skills.

* Must possess skills in providing services for community outreach, including community education.

* Excellent customer service skills and knowledge of culturally competent care required.