Nurse Practitioner, Ray Dolby Brain Health Center

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Organization:

CPMC-California Pacific Med Center Davies

Position Overview:

Provides specialized assessment, diagnosis, and management of patients with neurodegenerative diseases and cognitive impairment in collaboration with a physician and interdisciplinary team. Functions within the full scope of licensure and is accountable for coordinating and delivering individualized care across all stages of disease progression, including Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, Lewy body dementia, and other cognitive disorders.

Delivers holistic care that addresses the complex physical, psychological, behavioral, and social needs of patients and their families. Develops and implements evidence-based care plans that integrate neurologic evaluation, cognitive screening, medication management, caregiver support, and transitions of care. Maintains strong collaborative relationships with patients, families, physicians, and allied health professionals to promote informed, compassionate, and coordinated care.

Adheres to hospital policies, clinical protocols, and applicable state regulations, including the California Nurse Practice Act. Committed to continuous learning and professional development in the field of neurocognitive and geriatric care, and actively contributes to best practices in memory and neurodegenerative care settings.

Job Description:

These Principal Accountabilities, Requirements and Qualifications are not exhaustive, but are merely the most descriptive of the current job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, staff changes, workload, or technical development).
 

EDUCATION
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
Master's: Nursing

CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE
RN-Registered Nurse of California
NP-Nurse Practitioner
BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider
SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

• Not required to have experience with neurodegenerative diseases
• Demonstrated general knowledge and competence with regard to advanced nursing theories, concepts and practices; medical terminology; anatomy; and physiology.
• Working knowledge of the healthcare industry, safety precaution policies, best practices regarding patient care and privacy, and changes in local/state/federal regulations.
• Possess written and verbal communications skills to explain sensitive information clearly and professionally to diverse audiences, including non-medical people.
• Basic knowledge of computer applications, such as Microsoft Office Suite (Word and Outlook), Electronic Health Record.
• Prioritize and delegate assignments and work within standardized policies, procedures, and scientific methods to achieve objectives and meet deadlines.
• Work independently, as well as be part of the team, including accomplishing multiple tasks in an environment with interruptions.
• Identify, evaluate and resolve standard problems by selecting appropriate solutions from established options.
• Ensure the privacy of each patient’s protected health information (PHI).
• Build collaborate relationships with peers and other healthcare providers to achieve departmental and corporate objectives.

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Job Shift:

Days

Schedule:

Full Time

Days of the Week:

Friday, Monday, Thursday, Tuesday, Wednesday

Weekend Requirements:

None

Benefits:

Yes

Unions:

No

Position Status:

Exempt

Weekly Hours:

40

Employee Status:

Regular

Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.

Pay Range is $92.80 to $134.56 / hour

The salary range for this role may vary above or below the posted range as determined by location. This range has not been adjusted for any specific geographic differential applicable by area where the position may be filled. Compensation takes into account several factors including but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure and certifications, department equity, training and organizational needs. Base pay is just one piece of the total rewards program offered by Sutter Health. Eligible roles also qualify for a comprehensive benefits package. ​