Physician Assistant-PA/Nurse Practitioner-NP - Neuroscience - Sharp Grossmont Hospital - FT - Days
- Grossmont Hospital
- Day
- Regular
Overview
At Sharp, being a nurse means transforming the health care experience for your patients, for your colleagues and for yourself. In a collaborative environment with state-of-the-art facilities and advanced clinical practices, we encourage you to follow your passions wherever they take you.
As a recognized leader in nursing excellence with Magnet® recognitions for high-quality, patient-centered care, we invite you to join us in providing health care the way it should be. We offer a wide variety of nursing positions — from RNs and clinical nurse leads to case managers and clinical nurse specialists.
Success Profile
Wondering what qualities it takes to be a successful nursing professional at Sharp? View some of the traits we’re looking for below.
- Innovative
- Collaborative
- Resourceful
- Advocate
- Person-centered
- Critical Thinker
Job Details
Hours:
Shift Start Time:
7 AMShift End Time:
5:30 PMAWS Hours Requirement:
10/40 - 10 Hour ShiftAdditional Shift Information:
Weekend Requirements:
As NeededOn-Call Required:
NoHourly Pay Range (Minimum - Midpoint - Maximum):
$75.458 - $97.365 - $119.272The stated pay scale reflects the range that Sharp reasonably expects to pay for this position. The actual pay rate and pay grade for this position will be dependent on a variety of factors, including an applicant’s years of experience, unique skills and abilities, education, alignment with similar internal candidates, marketplace factors, other requirements for the position, and employer business practices.
What You Will Do
Provides/enhances patient care based on advanced nursing practice principles in area of specialty and or scope of practice in the Physician's Assistant Role.
Required Qualifications
- Master's Degree in Nursing OR
- Other : Completion of an accredited Physician Assistant program.
- California Registered Nurse (RN) - CA Board of Registered Nursing AND California Nurse Practitioner (NP) Certificate - CA Board of Registered Nursing; OR California Physician Assistant License - CA Physician Assistant Board -REQUIRED
- AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Professional (AHA BLS Healthcare) - American Heart Association -REQUIRED
- ACLS Certification (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - American Heart Association -REQUIRED
Preferred Qualifications
- 1 Year experience in Neuro, ICU, ED or Surgery strongly preferred
- DEA Controlled Substance Registration - U.S. Department of Justice -PREFERRED
Essential Functions
- Collaboration
Demonstrates critical thinking and problem solving skills in the area of specialty when consulted by interdisciplinary team members.
Collaborates with members of health care team in planning, implementing, monitoring and evaluating comprehensive healthcare for patients and families.
Improves outcomes due to interventions with others. - Education patient and family
Assesses the learning needs of patients/families in collaboration with members of the health care team.
Plans, provides, and coordinates patient/family education.
Participates in the evaluation of patient/family education outcomes. - Patient care
Assessment: Performs ongoing assessment based on advanced nursing practice principles and specialty knowledge of patient population within scope.
Examination: Develops patient data base through a comprehensive health history, physical examination and laboratory studies/diagnostic tests as indicated.
Patient database/documentation complete including history, physical assessment.
Orders and interprets appropriate diagnostic testing.
Identifies appropriate differential diagnoses.
Plan: Plan of care promotes optimal health outcomes and development of goals incorporates interdisciplinary input.
Intervention: Advanced nursing principles and practices applied per standardized procedures including furnishing medications as clinically indicated.
Evaluation: Patient progress towards goals evaluated and plan of care altered based on evaluation.
Documents care/services per guidelines and SHC compliance/billing policies (department specific).
And chooses one or more of the following as negotiated with supervisor:
Develops new area of expertise/skill acquisition applicable to role, includes specialty certification.
Facilitates/provides opportunities for improving nurse practitioner sensitive outcome(s) in selected patient populations. - Professional development
Recognizes self-development needs and seeks out resources or experiences that promote professional growth.
Member of professional organization related to specialty.
Participates in community health event(s).
Participates in activities that promote the nursing/physician's assistant professions, specialty area and advanced practice nursing. - Research and development
Remains current on evidence-based practice related to area of specialty and presents information to collaborating team members.
And chooses one or more of the following as negotiated with supervisor:
Evaluates existing framework to ensure practice is current and evidenced based.
Conducts or provides leadership in clinically based, relevant research.
Conducts or provides leadership in performance improvement activities.
Evaluates efficacy, utilization and safety of products, devices, and technology. - Training and education
Educates staff on new or advanced application of skills.
Precepts students and/or new staff.
Provides community education e.g. local colleges, physician offices.
Develops and maintains department specific competency program.
Assists with the evaluation of educational activities to determine their impact on the quality of care.
Sharp HealthCare is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability or any other protected class.
Our Mission and Values
At Sharp, our mission is to improve the health of those we serve with a commitment to excellence in all that we do. We aim to offer quality care and services that set community standards, exceed patients’ expectations and are provided in a caring, convenient, cost-effective and accessible manner.
We have a vision to transform the health care experience through a culture of caring, quality, safety, service, innovation and excellence. Our goal is to be the best place to work, the best place to practice medicine and the best place to receive care.
Our team members are the driving force behind our mission and vision. At Sharp, we’re focused on providing an environment that will meet the needs of both our patients and our employees. Our team members are encouraged to connect with their passions and recommit to the purpose of their work each day.
Benefits
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Medical, vision
dental and moreOur flexible benefits include a choice of two HMO medical plans (both of which include vision), two PPO dental choices, flexible spending accounts, accident insurance, long-term disability insurance and life insurance.
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Generous vacation
holiday and sick leaveWe offer one of the most generous plans among health care systems in San Diego, and new Sharp employees start with 25 days of paid time off in just the first year.
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Wellness
programsWe focus on your overall well-being by giving you tools to improve both yourself and your life — mentally, physically, spiritually, emotionally and environmentally. Our focus is on balanced health and wellness to help you reach your health goals and enjoy life along the way.
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Employee assistance
programAt Sharp, we understand that personal problems occasionally arise and you may need to seek outside professional advice. We’re here to help. Our employee assistance program helps employees develop and maintain a lifestyle that supports good health and productivity.
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Retirement
plansWe’re proud to offer two retirement plans to match your needs. The Sharp$aver 401(a) plan matches your after-tax contributions and the 403(b) plan offers a long-term savings plan for pre-tax and Roth contributions with available loan and withdrawal provisions.
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Educational opportunities
and tuition reimbursementWe support and encourage the growth and development of our employees through educational courses for credit in institutions of higher learning, continuing education programs (conferences, workshops, seminars) and specialty certification examinations.
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Discount programs,
perks and other benefitsOur employees are eligible to participate in several group voluntary benefit plans — including group legal, college savings, critical illness insurance, group auto and home insurance and pet insurance.
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