Nurse Practitioner

Company: St Joseph Hospital
Location: Stockton
Posted on: April 5, 2021

Job Description:

Overview:

is a member of
Dignity Health
. The word "dignity" perfectly defines what our organization stands for, showing respect for all people by providing excellent care. St. Joseph's Medical Center, was founded in 1899 under the direction of the Dominican Sisters of San Rafael, is a not for profit, fully accredited, regional hospital with 395 beds, a physician staff of over 400, and more than 2,400 employees. Specializing in cardiovascular care, comprehensive cancer services and women and children's services including neonatal intensive care. St. Josephs is the largest hospital as well as the largest private employer in Stockton, California. Nationally recognized as a quality lead, St. Josephs is consistently chosen as the "most preferred hospital" by local consumers.
Responsibilities
Job Summary: The Nurse Practitioner is a registered professional nurse with advanced skills, employed by the medical center, for the purpose of enhancing the quality of care for Radiation Therapy patients. The Nurse Practitioner is accountable for ensuring high quality cost-effective care for Radiation Therapy patients. This responsibility includes the utilization of specialized advanced clinical nursing skills and knowledge in the areas of direct and indirect patient care, clinical nursing research, consultation, and the education of patients, families, and personnel. The Nurse Practitioner (NP) for Radiation Therapy, in collaboration with Radiation Oncologist, is responsible for performing medical examination, working closely with Radiation Oncologist evaluating outpatient and In Patient Radiation Oncology patients for treatment, contributing to the treatment plan, and managing the care of patients undergoing radiation therapy The NP will also have the unique opportunity to practice under the Radiation Oncologist to manage and individual calendar of patients seen for routine weekly management visits as well as work collaboratively with team Radiation Oncologist to see new consults and established follow-up patients. The NP is a nurse practitioner who is Master's prepared and focuses on the care of acutely ill patients with multiple complex problems. The NP for Cancer Center has extensive experience and expertise in assessing and managing acutely ill patients from specialty populations. The attending physician supervises the nurse practitioner's clinical practice. Responsibilities include the coordination of care with other members of the health care team to provide quality care and patient education and to minimize system variances. The Nurse Practitioner participates in collecting, collating, and analyzing data to identify trends and opportunities to improve care, patient information, and/or programming enhancements. The Nurse Practitioner is a mentor who demonstrates ability in providing educational experiences and communicating knowledge of patient care to members of the interdisciplinary team, patient, and families. This position requires providing care/service to an acutely ill through rehabilitating patient population in a manner that demonstrates an understanding of the functional/developmental age of the individual served. This position requires the full understanding and active participation in fulfilling the Mission of the Organization. It is expected that the employee will demonstrate behavior consistent with the Core Values. The employee shall support the Organization's strategic plan and the goals and direction of the Performance Improvement Plan.
Qualifications
Minimum:

• Current Valid Nurse Practioner license
• Current BLS certification
• Lawson Performance Management for Health-Care Possession of or eligibility for a furnishing number from the State of California Board of Registered Nursing and DEA number
• Physical ability to provide direct patient care
• Satisfactory completionof a formal Nurse Practitioner Training Program at an accredited institution
• Master's degree preferred adn required if graduating after 2002
• Certification/Eligibility as Nurse Practitioner by a recognized national certifying body that has established standards for nurse practitioners
• Prefered graduation from a program using ACNP curriculum and critical care cllinical experience
• Demonstrates exellent communication skills with patients, staff, and physicians
• Demostrates proficiency in problem solving and critical thinking skills
• Demonstrates excellent organizational skills and self-direction using sound judgment
• Knowlege and understanding of customs and beliefs and needs of a consumer group(s) services
  Preferred:
  • Minimum of 2 years clinical experience preferred in an acute medical setting as an R.N. with emphasis in clinical areas of focus
  • OCN
    Associated topics: advanced practice registered nurse, assessments, cna, cnm, crna, family medicine, fnp, prac, rnp, spanish

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