Nurse Practitioner-Specialist

Eisenhower Medical Center; United States; On-site; USD 153,000 - 233,000; Full time

Job summary

Eisenhower Health is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to provide direct patient care within a multidisciplinary health team during night hours. You will develop comprehensive care plans, coordinate patient care across services, and deliver evidence-based treatments to ensure optimal outcomes while maintaining cost-effective care.

Required are an MSN or DNP, CA RN/NP licensure with NP furnishing authority, a national NP board certification, and DEA/NPI.

Qualifications

• Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) or Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) from an accredited school of nursing.
• Active and unrestricted California licensure as RN and NP; NP Furnishing license; NP board certification; DEA certificate; NPI; BLS; ACLS required upon hire; state/county-specific certifications as applicable.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care within NP scope.
• Develop comprehensive care plans and coordinate patient care.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team to ensure high-quality outcomes.
• Document care and maintain compliance with hospital policies.
• Participate in quality and performance improvement initiatives.

Skills

Autonomy

Communication

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Evidence‑based practice

Education

MSN or DNP

RN/NP licensure (CA)

NPF license (BRN)

NP board certification

DEA certificate

NPI

BLS

ACLS

Tools

Electronic Medical Records

Job description

Default Work Shift: Nights (United States of America) • Hours: 36 • Salary range: $73.63 - $111.85 • Schedule: Full Time • Shift Hours: 12 Hour employee • Department: Inpatient Specialty Programs

Job Objective

Provides direct patient care and support to a multidisciplinary health team within the scope of practice of a Nurse Practitioner (NP). Serves as a clinical expert through patient education, interdisciplinary collaboration, and consultation, while maintaining program excellence and professional growth. Responsible for developing comprehensive care plans, coordinating patient care, delivering ongoing treatment while fostering a strong patient-provider relationship. Commits to cost‑effective care management, optimizing resource utilization, and enhancing patient experiences through continuous process improvement. Provides direct patient care while collaborating with a multidisciplinary healthcare team to ensure high‑quality, evidence‑based outcomes.

Education and Licensure

• Required: Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) or Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) from an accredited school of nursing.
• Required: Active and unrestricted California licensure as Registered Nurse (RN) and Nurse Practitioner (NP); Nurse Practitioner Furnishing (NPF) license number from the California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN); Current board certification as NP by a nationally accredited organization in a population focus; DEA certificate to dispense controlled substances (II‑V); National Provider Identifier (NPI); Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA); Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) from AHA required upon hire; Adult Acute Care or Adult Gerontological Acute Care board certification required by December 31, 2028 if assigned to inpatient clinical care in the following departments: Cardiothoracic Surgery Clinic (CC7550), General Surgery Clinic (Salta) (CC7434), GYN Oncology Surgery (CC7657), Hospitalists Program (CC8714), Inpatient Specialty Programs (CC7055), Stroke Service (CC7050), Vascular Clinic (CC7563).

Experience

• Preferred: Experience as a NP providing care in an acute or ambulatory setting in the assigned area of specialty.
• Minimum one (1) year of experience with acute stroke and other neurovascular emergencies if assigned to Inpatient Specialty Programs (CC7055).

Reporting

Reports to Director, Chief Administrative Officer or Service Line Administrator.

Supervises: N/A.

Patient Selection and Safety

Ages of Patients: Pediatric, Adolescent, Adult, Geriatric.

Blood Borne Pathogens: High Potential.

High Potential Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

• Autonomously assess, diagnose, and develop treatment plans for patients across the lifespan.
• Adapt to unexpected changes in work volume.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team to provide care and facilitate transition throughout continuum of care.
• Establish good working relationships and work professionally with patients, physicians, and co‑workers.
• Function effectively in a high‑volume environment; analyze situations quickly and accurately; take appropriate action.
• Maintain high degree of confidentiality.
• Problem solve independently.
• Deliver excellent customer service experience for patients.
• Use a computerized medical records system and other software required to perform and document patient care and communicate within the organization.
• Work independently with high degree of initiative, judgment, and discretion.
• Knowledge of anatomy and physiology.
• Strong understanding of evidence‑based practice, medical guidelines, and state and federal healthcare regulations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Essential Responsibilities

1. Demonstrate compliance with Code of Conduct and compliance policies, and take action to resolve compliance questions or concerns and report suspected violations.
2. Utilize the medical model to assess, diagnose, and manage patient care, integrating best practices and clinical guidelines to ensure optimal health outcomes.
3. Conduct thorough patient evaluations by obtaining detailed medical histories, performing age‑appropriate physical examinations, and ordering or interpreting diagnostic tests to guide clinical decision‑making.
4. Apply critical thinking to synthesize and analyze clinical data, forming accurate differential diagnoses while integrating patient history, physical findings, and diagnostic results.
5. Develop and implement individualized, evidence‑based treatment plans incorporating pharmacologic and non‑pharmacologic interventions, patient education, and interdisciplinary referrals as needed.
6. Monitor patient progress through follow‑up assessments, adjusting treatment plans as necessary to ensure therapeutic effectiveness and alignment with patient‑centered goals.
7. Provide care in alignment with the Nursing Practice Act, scope of service, and hospital policies, consulting with physicians and specialists as needed for comprehensive patient management.
8. Ensure meticulous documentation of all patient encounters, assessments, interventions, and outcomes in accordance with hospital and clinic policies to maintain compliance and continuity of care.
9. Actively participate in quality assurance and performance improvement initiatives, contributing to hospital and clinic efforts to enhance patient safety, care efficiency, and clinical outcomes.
10. Demonstrate responsible utilization of healthcare resources, aligning clinical practice with internal and external benchmarking, service line metrics, and institutional budgetary goals while maintaining high‑quality care standards.
11. Meet ongoing professional practice evaluation (OPPE) and focused professional practice evaluation (FPPE) standards as outlined in the Medical Staff Bylaws, adhering to all NP standardized procedures, policies, and protocols relevant to Eisenhower Health.
12. Perform other duties as assigned.