Nurse Practitioner - WCMC Orthopedics and Rehabilitation - Full Time - 8 Hour - Days

John Muir Health
United States, California, Walnut Creek
1400 Treat Boulevard (Show on map)
Apr 09, 2025
Job Description:The Nurse Practitioner (NP) provides medical evaluation and treatment of John Muir Health patients in collaboration with and under the direction of the Supervising Physician. The NP performs duties according to standardized procedures which have been developed corroboratively by John Muir Health administration, medical staff, nursing, Supervising Physician, and Nurse Practitioners and approved by the Medical Executive Committee and the Governing Board. The NP is a registered nurse who possesses evidence- based medical knowledge and skills in physical diagnosis, assessment, and management of health-illness needs in their area of clinical specialty or practice. The NP is academically and clinically trained to perform many of the routine/specific examinations and interventions for treatment and care of the patient population served. In this role the NP (non-surgical), will contribute to physician and unit effectiveness; will support daily rounding in the inpatient orthopedic units on post-operative patients; collaborating with clinical attendings, nursing staff, pharmacy staff, and case managers to support and coordinate hospital discharge planning, by working with patient and ancillary department staff in providing appropriate multi-disciplinary care. Education: Graduate of an Accredited School of Nurse Practitioner Program (MSN or DNP) - Required Experience: 3 years Nurse Practitioner in an Acute Care Setting Preferred - AND 3 years Healthcare - Orthopedics Preferred Certifications/Licensures: RN Registered Nursing - California Board of Nursing - Required and NP Registered Nurse Practitioner - CA Board of Registered Nursing - Required and NP-F Registered Nurse Practitioner Furnishing - CA Board of Registered Nursing - Required and FNP Family Nurse Practitioner - ANCC American Nurses Credentialing Center - Required or Related NP clinical license or certification through ANCC or NP Nurse Practitioner - AANP American Academy of Nurse Practitioners - Required DEA Drug Enforcement Agency - US Dept of Justice - Drug Enforcement Administration - Required BLS Basic Life Support - American Heart Association - Required Skills Demonstrated ability to manage patient's health and illness. Demonstrated ability to plan, organize, manage time, and prioritize work in collaboration with others Demonstrated ability to be self-directed, and motivated. Demonstrated ability to work independently and as a part of a multidisciplinary team. Ability to establish therapeutic relationships with patients and families. Effective written and verbal communication skills and effective problem solving and conflict resolution skills Basic computer literacy to operate a computerized client/family information system, word processing and email. Work Shift:08.0 - 08:00 - 17:00 No Waive (United States of America) Pay Range: $86.88 - $130.31 Hourly Offer amounts are based on demonstrated/relevant experience and/or licensure. Pay will be adjusted to the local market if hired outside of the Bay Area. Note: Positions at JMH which are exempt (not eligible for overtime) under the level of Manager are listed as hourly for compensation purposes on this posting. The work shift will contain the word 'exempt' on it. Scheduled Weekly Hours:40