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Hybrid
n875 Blake Wilbur Dr - AMC Lane - PALO ALTO
nFull time
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nDay - 10 Hour (United States of America)
nFull time NP/PA position for experienced providers in the psycho-oncology department under cancer care services at Stanford Palo Alto. Provider would be responsible for seeing patients independently under the supervision and mentorship of Psych MDs. Provider would see new consults, provide behavioral and psychotherapy, do medication management as appropriate and help with urgent/same day patient needs. Position is a full time 1.0 FTE, 10hr days, Four days a week- likely M-Th (but TBD based on team needs). Provider would also have the ability to participate in QI, research and potentially group therapy pilots based on team's interests and needs over time. Fully benefited exempt position.
nThis is a Stanford Health Care job.
nA Brief Overview
nThe Nurse Practitioner (NP) functions under this Nurse Practitioner Job Description approved by the Interdisciplinary Practice Committee (IDPC). The NP provides routine are 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.
nThis job description covers all classifications for NPs within the organization. All NPs must meet all elements of the Essential Functions, Qualifications, and Supervision.
nThere 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.
nLocations
nStanford Health Care
nWhat you will do
nnnThe job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.
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nnEmployees must abide by all Joint Commission requirements including, but not limited to, sensitivity to cultural diversity, patient care, patients' rights and ethical treatment, safety and security of physical environments, emergency management, teamwork, respect for others, participation in ongoing education and training, communication and adherence to safety and quality programs, sustaining compliance with National Patient Safety Goals, and licensure and health screenings.
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nnThese brief statements should describe the key functions performed. Please exclude functions which are less than 5% of the total job.
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nnnAn NP may provide only those medical services which he/she is competent to perform, which are consistent with the NP's education/population foci, training and experience, and which are performed under the supervision of a physician who is responsible for the patients cared for by that NP.
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nnnAn NP shall consult with a physician regarding any task, procedure or diagnostic problem which the NP determines exceeds his/her level of competence or shall refer such cases to a collaborating physician.
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nnnScope of Practice of the NP:
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nnEvaluates and treats patients with acute, chronic complaints and health maintenance concerns related to specialty, according to written standardized procedures. (see Standardized Procedure: Assessment & Management of Patients)
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nnObtains complete histories and performs pertinent physical exams with assessment of normal and abnormal findings on new and return patients, according to written standardized procedures. (see Standardized Procedure: Assessment & Management of Patients)
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nnPerforms or requests and evaluates diagnostic studies as indicated upon evaluation of the patient, according to written standardized procedures. (see Standardized Procedure: Assessment & Management of Patients)
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nnAdministers, orders, furnishes and prescribes medications, according to written standardized procedures. (see Standardized Procedure: Administering, Ordering, Furnishing or Prescribing of Drugs; Formulary Protocol)
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nnOrders and collects specimens for routine laboratory tests, screening procedures and therapeutic procedures, including blood and blood products.
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nnOrders physical therapy, occupational therapy, respiratory therapy, radiology examinations and nursing services.
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nnPerforms designated procedures after demonstrated competency, according to written standardized procedures where applicable.
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nnObtains informed consent, as indicated.
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nnInitiates arrangements for hospital admissions and discharges and completes appropriate paperwork.
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nnAs directed by the supervising physician, enrolls patients in investigational studies approved by the Investigational Review Board (IRB), and orders the necessary tests and medications. (see Standardized Procedure: Administering, Ordering, Furnishing or Prescribing of Drugs; Formulary Protocol) Medications that are not FDA-approved or are used for a non-FDA-approved indication (off- label use) require a patient-specific order in advance from the supervising physician.
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nnAfter appropriate training, assists the supervising physician in the operating room. The RN First Assistant (RNFA) directly assists the surgeon and practices under the supervision of the surgeon during the intraoperative phase. The RNFA must adhere to standardized procedures and not concurrently function as a scrub nurse.
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nnRecognizes and considers age-specific needs of patients.
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nnEffectively communicates and interacts with patients, families, staff and members of the community from diverse backgrounds
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nnRecognizes situations which require the immediate attention of a physician, and initiates life-saving procedures when necessary.
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nnFacilitates the coordination of inpatient and outpatient care and services as needed.
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nnFacilitates collaboration between providers and coordination of community resources.
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nnEnsures compliance with legal, regulatory and clinical policies and procedures.
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nnParticipates in quality improvement initiatives.
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nnProvides and coordinates patient teaching and counseling.
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n nEducation Qualifications
nnnMaster's Degree in a work related Discipline/Field from an accredited College or University Required
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nnGraduate of an NP Program Accredited by the National League of Nursing Commission for Nusing Education Accreditation (CNEA) or the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) Required
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nnPhD in Nursing from an Accredited College or University Preferred
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n nExperience Qualifications
nnFollows APP Career Ladder Guidelines
n nLicenses and Certifications
nnnNP - Nurse Practitioner
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nnNursingRN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure And/Or Compact State Licensure
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nnBLS - Basic Life Support
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nnNPF - NP Furnishing Number
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n nThese principles apply to ALL employees:
nSHC Commitment to Providing an Exceptional Patient & Family Experience
nStanford 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 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. Simply put, we do what it takes to enable and empower patients and families to focus on health, healing and recovery.
nYou will do this by executing against our three experience pillars, from the patient and family's perspective:
nnnKnow Me: Anticipate my needs and status to deliver effective care
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nnShow Me the Way: Guide and prompt my actions to arrive at better outcomes and better health
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nnCoordinate for Me: Own the complexity of my care through coordination
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n nEqual 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.
nBase Pay Scale: Generally starting at $97.18 - $128.78 per hour
nThe 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.
nAt Stanford Health Care, we seek to provide patients with the very best in diagnosis and treatment, with outstanding quality, compassion and coordination. With an unmatched track record of scientific discovery, technological innovation and translational medicine, Stanford Medicine physicians are pioneering leading edge therapies today that will change the way health care is delivered tomorrow.
nAs part of our spirit of discovery, we also leverage our deep relationships with luminary Silicon Valley companies to develop new ways to deliver preeminent patient care.
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Worksite address
palo alto, CA, 94306, US
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