Geriatrics NP, Full Time (Limited Term)

We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health!Organization:PAMF-Palo Alto Medical Foundation SCDPosition Overview:The Nurse Practitioner will provide direct clinical services to patients with psychiatric disorders, representing a broad range of diagnostic groups and developmental stages. These clinical services will include assessments, treatment planning, pharmacotherapy, and individual and group psychotherapies—as well as well as consultations to physicians and other clinicians. The work will mainly occur within the primary care clinics, although care may be delivered in other clinic settings as well—all within a collaborative care model. The Nurse Practitioner will work one evening per week.In collaboration with departmental leadership, this clinician will additionally be asked to participate in the design, development, and implementation of PAMF's integrated behavioral healthcare program.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).EDUCATIONGraduate of an accredited school of nursingMaster's: NursingCERTIFICATION & LICENSURERN - Registered Nurse State LicensureNP-Nurse Practitioner (National certification)AANP or ANCC or PNCB National CertificationBLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare ProviderNPF-Nurse Practitioner Furnishing LicenseCSRC-Controlled Substance Registered Certification (DEA)DEPARTMENT REQUIRED CERTIFICATION & LICENSUREDepartment, Urgent Care and Cardiology: ACLS-Advanced Cardiac Life SupportPREFERRED EXPERIENCE AS TYPICALLY ACQUIRED IN:The ideal candidate will have experience working with families, and adults of all ages—as well as in working within primary care settings and in using an integrated care approach.Fluency in Spanish is strongly preferred.Experience using Epic is also preferred.Broad experience in psychopharmacology, the management of psychiatric medications, and the education of patients and their families with respect to pharmacotherapy.SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGEKnowledge of community agencies and resources.Knowledge of mandated reporting requirementsVerbal and written communication skills for frequent and challenging contact with physicians, employees, patients and patient families; requires patience and compassion.Ability to manage diverse caseload in a manner that meets patients’ needs while also providing the capacity for new patients entering treatment.Interpersonal skills, and the ability to support change in a fast-paced and team-oriented environment.Ability to provide care that is consistent with professional standards, clinic policy, and managed care guidelines.Effective time management skills.Computer skills: EHR capable; Outlook email and Microsoft Word proficient.Ability to work with others in a flexible, cooperative, tactful and diplomatic manner.Active listening skills; including interpersonal skills and telephone communicationAbility to sit or stand for long periodsApplies moderate mental application and concentration to handle varying procedures and interruptionsPHYSICAL ACTIVITIES AND REQUIREMENTSSee required physical demands, mental components, visual activities & working conditions at the following link:Job Shift:DaysSchedule:Full TimeDays of the Week:Monday - FridayWeekend Requirements:NoneBenefits:YesUnions:YesPosition Status:ExemptWeekly Hours:40Employee Status:Limited Term (Fixed Term)Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.Pay Range is $88.56 to $117.36 / hourThe 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. ​