CVOR Nurse Practitioner

St. Josephs Medical Center 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. Josephs 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 2400 employees. Specializing in cardiovascular care comprehensive cancer services and women and childrens 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.

$5,000 Sign on Bonus offered for new hires with 6 months of relevant experience. Per policy, current employee are not eligible. 

Position Summary:

The Surgery 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 patients. The Nurse Practitioner is accountable for ensuring high quality cost-effective care for the department’s CVOR 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 Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP) for in collaboration with physicians is responsible for performing medical examination diagnosis of medical conditions and managing phases of cardiovascular care. The ACNP for SJMC is a nurse practitioner who is Master’s prepared and focuses on the care of acutely ill patients with multiple complex problems. The ACNP for SJMC has extensive experience and expertise in assessing and managing acutely ill patients from specialty populations including critical care and cardiovascular patients. 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.

We offer the following benefits to support you and your family:

• Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Voluntary Protection: Group Accident Critical Illness and Identity Theft
• Adoption Assistance
• Free Premium Membership to Care.com with preloaded credits for children and/or dependent adults
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Tuition Assistance for career growth and development
• Retirement Programs
• Wellness Programs

Minimum:

• Minimum 2 years experience in acute care nursing as an R.N.
• Current CA RN and Nurse Practitioner licensure.
• Possession of or eligibility for a furnishing number from the State of California Board of Registered Nursing and DEA number.
• Current BLS and ACLS.
• Satisfactory completion of a formal Nurse Practitioner Training Program at an accredited institution. Masters degree preferred & required if graduating after 2002.
• Physical ability to provide direct patient care.
• Demonstrates excellent communication skills with patients staff and physicians.
• Demonstrates proficiency in problem solving and critical thinking skills.
• Demonstrates excellent organizational skills and self-direction using sound judgment.
• Knowledge and understanding of customs and beliefs and needs of a consumer group(s) served.