Nurse Practitioner - WCMC Neurosciences Administration - Full Time - 10 Hour - Days

John Muir Health; Walnut Creek (CA); On-site; USD 131,000 - 196,000; Full time

Job summary

John Muir Health is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to evaluate and treat patients in collaboration with the Supervising Physician. The NP will document care, counsel patients, and support stroke care in inpatient and outpatient settings.

Requirements include an MSN or DNP, CA RN, NP-F furnishing, DEA, and BLS; ACLS/ATLS are preferred for certain surgical specialties. This role involves fixed shifts across two Walnut Creek locations.

Qualifications

• Graduate NP program - MSN or DNP required.
• 2 years healthcare experience; neuro/stroke preferred.
• CA RN license required.
• NP-F furnishing license required (CA)
• DEA license required.
• BLS required; ACLS or ATLS preferred depending on surgical specialty.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical evaluation and treatment in collaboration with Supervising Physician.
• Document medical records and patient communications.
• Counsel patients on health maintenance and disease prevention.
• Inpatient care three shifts per week; outpatient stroke follow-up clinic one shift weekly.

Skills

Neurology experience

Psycho-social assessment

Patient counseling

Medical record documentation

Education

MSN or DNP

Job description

Job Description

Nurse Practitioner - provides medical evaluation and treatment of John Muir Health patients in collaboration with and under the direction of the Supervising Physician. The NP performs duties according to standardized procedures which have been developed collaboratively by John Muir Medical Center administration, medical staff, nursing, Supervising Physician, and other Advanced Practice Providers and approved by the Medical Executive Committee and the Governing Board. The NP possesses preparation and skills in physical diagnosis, psycho-social assessment, and management of health and illness needs. The NP assesses, diagnoses, and treats patients, provides information to patients on health maintenance and disease prevention, and counseling. The NP provides healthcare in a collegial relationship with physicians and surgeons to patients in a variety of settings. The NP performs required medical record documentation, patient messaging, and other required documentation. The NP does not perform invasive procedures or assist in surgery in the operating room.

Education

Graduate of an Accredited School of Nurse Practitioner Program (MSN or DNP) - Required

Experience

Required Experience: 2 years Healthcare – Experience in Neurology - Preferred

Preferred candidates will have a prior experience working with Neuro/Stroke population.

Certifications/Licensures

• RN Registered Nursing - California Board of Nursing - Required
• NP Registered Nurse Practitioner - CA Board of Registered Nursing - Required
• NP-F Registered Nurse Practitioner Furnishing - CA Board of Registered Nursing - Required
• FNP Family Nurse Practitioner - ANCC American Nurses Credentialing Center - Required or Related NP clinical license or certification through ANCC or NP Nurse Practitioner - AANP American Academy of Nurse Practitioners – Required
• DEA Drug Enforcement Agency - US Dept of Justice - Drug Enforcement Administration - Required
• BLS Basic Life Support - American Heart Association – Required
• ACLS Advanced Cardiac Life Support - American Heart Association – OR – ATLS Advanced Trauma Life Support – American College of Surgeons - Preferred depending upon Surgical Specialty

NP/RNFA Requirements group Common requirements group

Shift and Responsibilities

This position will work three shift per week inpatient at the WC Medical Center. One shift per week will be spent running our Outpatient Stroke Follow-Up Clinic. Candidate must have flexibility to work between two locations weekly.

Work Shift

Exempt Days (Mon-Fri) (United States of America)

Pay Range

$94.86 - $142.30 Hourly Offer amounts are based on demonstrated/relevant experience and/or licensure. Pay will be adjusted to the local market if hired outside of the Bay Area.

Note: Positions at JMH which are exempt (not eligible for overtime) under the level of Manager are listed as hourly for compensation purposes on this posting. The work shift will contain the word ‘exempt’ on it.

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

John Muir Health is a nationally recognized, not-for-profit health care organization east of San Francisco serving patients in Contra Costa, Alameda and southern Solano Counties. It includes a network of more than 1,000 primary care and specialty physicians and 6,300 employees, The health system’s facilities include John Muir Health, Walnut Creek Medical Center (554-bed acute care facility), which serves as Contra Costa County's only designated trauma center, and John Muir Health, Concord Medical Center (247-bed acute care facility). Together, they are recognized as top centers for neurosciences, orthopedic, cancer, cardiovascular, trauma, emergency, pediatric, and high-risk obstetrics care. Other areas of specialty include general surgery, robotic surgery, weight-loss surgery, rehabilitation and critical care. In February 2024, John Muir Health opened the Behring Pavilion, which is home to the UCSF-John Muir Health Jean and Ken Hofmann Cancer Center in Walnut Creek. This state-of-the-art facility brings cancer prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and care coordination into one location. Patients benefit from the expertise of top cancer specialists from John Muir Health and UCSF Health and have access to the latest treatment advances close to home. John Muir Health also offers complete inpatient and outpatient behavioral health programs and services at our 73-bed fully accredited psychiatric hospital and outpatient center located in Concord. In addition, John Muir Health provides a number of primary care and outpatient services at 89 practice sites throughout the community and urgent care centers in Berkeley, Brentwood, Concord, San Ramon and Walnut Creek. John Muir Health offers a collaborative, patient-centered health care environment with an emphasis on listening, explaining, and working together as a team, to help patients achieve their optimal health. We recognize those who exemplify excellence and reward them for contributing to our collective success. From individual to department to spontaneous recognition, Employee of the Month, Employee Suggestion Program rewards, Employee Success Sharing Program, and many more, we find unique ways to thank our employees for the outstanding efforts they make every day. Competitive salary and benefit package available. At John Muir Health, we strive to be a leading health system through the cultivation of a culture of belonging where every patient, employee, provider, and community member feels safe and valued for embracing all aspects of their differences. As an Equal Opportunity employer, we encourage and consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information, please visit the EEO website here. All hospitals are accredited by The Joint Commission, a national surveyor of quality patient care. John Muir Health is an equal opportunity employer.