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Job Field: Science
Location: San Francisco, CA
Salary: $Not stated

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<tr><td valign="top" width="450"><b>Title: Nurse Practitioner, Internal MedicineLocation: California-San Francisco-San FranciscoOther Locations:The Sutter Pacific Medical Foundation is a multi-specialty physician group focused on tertiary and quaternary services. Our goal is to support the private practices of community-based physicians by offering deep expertise in specialty services not typically provided locally.With more than 200 physician members, SPMF provides medical services at over 40 outreach clinics throughout Northern California and Nevada. We are headquartered in San Francisco with a main office in Santa Rosa and are affiliated with California Pacific Medical Center (CPMC).CPMC was recently named one of the top 50 hospitals in the U.S. by the Leapfrog Group, a nonprofit organization that measures hospital quality and safety. California Pacific is home to the Bay Area''s thought leaders in specialty medical care. Our relationship with this outstanding medical center allows us to extend the practices of primary and secondary care physicians by offering expertise for complex cases, leading-edge technology and the highest standards for patient care. PRIMARY PURPOSE: (Position Summary)<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" />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 patients with cardiac and/or other related clinical disorders.  The incumbent assesses patient 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, hospital and national cooperative group guidelines. 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.JOB PERFORMANCE STANDARDS: (Principal Accountabilities)I.Service Standards: Consistently exhibits Service Standard behaviors set forth in the attached Service Performance Standards (see attached listing).II.Essential Functions:Utilizes skills specific to the Nurse Practitioner to assess, diagnose, plan and implement the medical care of patients in collaboration with a physician. Utilizes advanced learning skills to develop, implement and communicate a plan of care for inpatient and outpatient customers. Utilizes clinical knowledge to assess, plan, implement and evaluate an educational program for patients, families, and staff. Supports program promotion and outreach programs.III.A.Nursing Process:1.Assessment: Provides direct services to patients through physical assessments and development of care plans, as well as assessment of patient and family educational needs as related to medical issues.2.Planning: Coordinates discharge and home care needs of patients. Accesses and coordinates community resources as needed. Coordinates care with thorough understanding of national cooperative group protocol requirements.3.Implementation: Coordinates admissions to inpatient units, including but not limited to tests, procedures, consultations and writing of orders in conjunction with the physician. Provides follow-up on laboratory and other clinical data.4.Evaluation: Evaluates outpatients in the clinic setting. Participates in tests and procedures, follow-up care, and initiates consultation with physicians when indicated.B.Technical Skills:1. Performs and assists with procedures in the laboratory and inpatient units.2. Prescribes, alters, or discontinues medications within the scope of the Nurse Practitioner

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