RN-Nurse Practitioner

POSITION SUMMARY/PURPOSEThe Nurse Practitioner is dedicated to enhancing the health and well-being of patients/families, nurses and the healthcare system by positively influencing patient outcomes utilizing evidence based practice and promoting excellent bedside practice through collaboration, leadership and mentoring.QUALIFICATIONSLicense /CertificationRequired:CA RN licenseCA Nurse Practitioner (NP) and CA Nurse Practitioner Furnishing NumberDrug Enforcement Administration (DEA) registrationBLSMust complete credentialing through Medical Staff Interdisciplinary Practice Committee.Preferred:National Nurse Practitioner certification from American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) or American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC); for Hospice Advanced Practice Certified Hospice and Palliative Nurse (ACHPN).EducationPreferred:MSN or DNPExperienceRequired:One year of recent RN specialty experience in an adult, critical care, or medical-surgical setting.Preferred:One year of recent practice as a Nurse Practitioner with an emphasis in adult assessment and management of medical and/or surgical conditions.Knowledge/Skills/AbilitiesExcellent written and oral communication skills and effective interpersonal relationships.Critical thinking, creative thinking, and creative skill in problem puter literate.Department Specific RequirementsIf assigned to Hospice: requires two or more years of palliative care experience with patients at end of life; current California Drivers License and current proof of automobile insurance policy and California state required minimum coverage levels.If assigned to Throughput: requires ACLS within one year of hire/transfer.If assigned to Surgery, or Throughput and working in Surgery-Cardiac: requires ACLS and completion of a recognized RNFA training program within one year of hire/transfer.

Created: 2025-11-15