Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant-Hepatology Outreach

Company: Sutter Health
Location: Sacramento
Posted on: January 15, 2021

Job Description:

Position Overview:Sutter Pacific Medical Foundation is a not for profit corporation that exists to provide medical services, research and education. The foundation provides the infrastructure for the delivery of physician services, and contracts with a separate corporation comprised of physicians and other care providers to deliver the clinical services. This multi-specialty foundation will provide a platform from which new physicians can be recruited to continue to provide physician services in a nonprofit, community setting. The Foundation's vision is to create a medical group that will deliver high quality, market competitive medical services.This position combines advanced nurse practitioner knowledge of physical assessment and treatment under the supervision of a physician with skills in case management, education and research.This position is responsible and accountable for the quality of care within the scope of the position in accordance with standardized procedures for patients. The incumbent assesses patient and parent needs as well as plans and directs approved educational programs.The designee also manages patients on a case by case basis by assessing, diagnosing, coordinating, educating and documenting pertinent information to meet patient care, care center and national cooperative group guidelines.The incumbent must communicate with supervisors and management to ensure continuity and coordination of both inpatient and outpatient services.The nurse clinician plays an integral role in the patient care team acting as a resource and educator to patients, family members and clinical staff.Position will require travel to Chico (2-3 days a month) and Fresno/Modesto (2 days a month).Qualifications:QualificationsEducation, Licensures and Certifications* Basic Life Support Certification - HealthCare Provider - BLS-HCPAnd -If NP: * Nurse Practitioner Degree - Required* Nurse Practitioner - NP License - Required* Registered Nurse - State Licensure - RN - RequiredIf PA: * Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program* Physician Assistant License - PA* Certification from the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)* DEA LicenseExperience* 3-5 years - Working in a healthcare environment - PreferredSkills and Knowledge* Some understanding of managed care, Medi-Cal, and Medicare eligibility, authorization and billing requirements.* Must have a working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs, including Excel, Word, Access or similar programs.* Incumbent must possess excellent organizational skills.* Excellent oral and written communication skills are required.* Must have demonstrated effective interpersonal skills.* Must possess skills in providing services for community outreach, including community education.* Excellent customer service skills and knowledge of culturally competent care required.Organization: Sutter Pacific Medical FoundationEmployee Status: RegularEmployee Referral Bonus: NoBenefits: YesPosition Status: ExemptUnion: NoJob Shift: DayShift Hours: 8 Hour ShiftDays of the Week Scheduled: Monday-FridayWeekend Requirements: NoneSchedule: Full TimeHrs Per 2wk Pay Period: 80

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