Nurse Practitioner, Cardiothoracic Surgery

Jobtailor; Burlingame (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in California seeks a seasoned Nurse Practitioner to assess, diagnose, and manage patient care in collaboration with physicians. The role emphasizes education, transitions of care, and holistic plans across interdisciplinary teams.

Requirements include a California NP license, national certification, furnishing authority, and 5 years of relevant experience. Strong communication and documentation skills are essential for compliant practice.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing and licensed in California.
• Evidence of advanced nursing practice and national certification.
• Ability to fulfill furnishing requirements where applicable.
• Proficient in regulations and California Nurse Practice Act.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant nursing experience.

Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose, plan, and implement medical care for patients in collaboration with a physician.
• Provide direct patient care, patient/family education, and transitions of care.
• Deliver holistic and individualized care to patients in the assigned area.
• Develop, implement, and manage interdisciplinary care plans considering psychosocial factors.
• Foster collaborative relationships among patients, families, physicians, and healthcare providers.
• Adhere to policies, standards, laws, and codes; ensure privacy and safety.
• Engage in continuous growth and development in advanced nursing practice.
• Follow ambulatory and inpatient procedures regulated by the California Nurse Practice Act.

Skills

Patient Assessment

Care Planning

Medical Terminology

Anatomy

Physiology

Advanced Nursing Theories

Patient Care Best Practices

Problem Solving

Electronic Health Record

Safety Precaution Policies

Written Communication

Verbal Communication

Team Collaboration

Relationship Building

Delegation

Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Mastera (Masters) Nursing

NP-California Nurse Practitioner

AANPCB / ANCC / AACN / PNCP / NCC Certifications

NP-F - Nurse Practitioner Furnishing

RN-California Registered Nurse

BLS Healthcare Provider

Tools

Electronic Health Record

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

• Assess, diagnose, plan, and implement medical care for patients in collaboration with a physician
• Provide direct patient care, patient/family education, and transitions of care
• Deliver holistic and individualized care to patients in the assigned area
• Develop, implement, and manage interdisciplinary plans of care incorporating psychological, sociocultural, spiritual, economic, and lifestyle factors
• Foster collaborative relationships among patients, families/support groups, physicians, and healthcare providers through timely communication
• Adhere to entity policies, industry standards, best practices, applicable laws, regulations, and codes
• Engage in continuous growth and development in advanced nursing practice
• Follow ambulatory care and inpatient standardized procedures, protocols, and policies regulated by the State of California Nurse Practice Act

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
• Master's: Nursing
• NP-California Nurse Practitioner by California Department of Consumer Affairs
• AANPCB national certification, or ANCC national certification, or AACN national certification, or PNCP national certification, or NCC national certification
• NP-F - Nurse Practitioner Furnishing
• RN-California Registered Nurse
• CSRC-Controlled Substance Registered Certification (required if prescribing narcotics)
• BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider
• Certification required based on the department requirements
• 5 years of recent relevant experience
• General knowledge and competence in advanced nursing theories, concepts and practices, medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology
• Working knowledge of the healthcare industry, safety precaution policies, patient care and privacy best practices, and local/state/federal regulations
• Written and verbal communication skills to explain sensitive information clearly and professionally to diverse audiences
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word and Outlook) and Electronic Health Record
• Ability to prioritize and delegate assignments and work within standardized policies, procedures, and scientific methods
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, accomplishing multiple tasks in an interrupted environment
• Ability to identify, evaluate, and resolve standard problems using established options
• Ability to ensure patient protected health information privacy
• Ability to build collaborative relationships with peers and healthcare providers

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in advanced nursing practice, including patient assessment, diagnosis, and care planning, while adhering to regulatory standards and fostering collaborative relationships within the healthcare team.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Master's: Nursing
• NP-California Nurse Practitioner
• AANPCB National Certification
• 5 Years of Relevant Experience
• BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider

Hard Skills

• Patient Assessment
• Care Planning
• Medical Terminology
• Anatomy
• Physiology
• Advanced Nursing Theories
• Patient Care Best Practices
• Problem Solving
• Electronic Health Record
• Safety Precaution Policies

Soft Skills

• Written Communication
• Verbal Communication
• Team Collaboration
• Relationship Building
• Delegation

Certifications & Qualifications

• NP-F - Nurse Practitioner Furnishing
• RN-California Registered Nurse
• CSRC-Controlled Substance Registered Certification

Industry Keywords

• Healthcare Industry
• Patient Privacy
• California Nurse Practice Act
• Interdisciplinary Plans of Care
• Transitions of Care

Tools & Technologies

• Microsoft Office Suite
• Electronic Health Record