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Nurse Practitioner - OR

Nurse PractitionerIncludes callIncludes weekendsFull-Time Physician-Supervised State

Listed compensation

$178K - $250K

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 7mo ago

Job Description

We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health! Organization: MMC-Memorial Medical Center Position Overview: Assesses, diagnoses, plans and implements the medical care of patients in collaboration with a physician.

Functions within the full scope of licensure; accountable for the assessment, coordination delivery and evaluation of nursing care, including direct patient care, patient/family education and transitions of care. Delivers holistic and individualized care to all patients in assigned area.

Develops, implements, manages an optimal interdisciplinary plan of care that incorporates psychological, sociocultural, spiritual, economic, and life-style factors.

Fosters and maintains collaborative relationships between patients, their family/support group, physicians, and other healthcare providers through timely and effective communications.

Adheres to entity polices, industry standards, best practices, and applicable laws/regulations and codes to promote a quality, highly reliable patient experience. Engages in continuous growth and development in professional advanced nursing practice.

Follows ambulatory care and inpatient standardized procedures, protocols, policy and procedures regulated by the State of California Nurse Practice Act. Job Description: EDUCATION: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.

Master's: Nursing CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE: NP-California Nurse Practitioner by California Department of Consumer Affairs AANPCB-National certification by The American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board OR ANCC-National Certification by American Nurses Credentialing Center OR AACN-National Certification by American Association of Critical-Care Nurses Certification Corporation OR PNCP-National Certification by The Pediatric Nursing Certification Board OR NCC-National Certifications by National Certification Corporation 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 TYPICAL EXPERIENCE: 5 years of recent relevant experience.

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE: 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.

Job Shift: Varied Schedule: Full Time Days of the Week: Variable Weekend Requirements: As Needed Benefits: Yes Unions: No Position Status: Exempt Weekly Hours: 40 Employee Status: Regular Employees of Sutter Health and its entities may handle hazardous drugs in the course of their work, including patient care, which requires them to manage, store, prepare, receive, unpack, transport, dispose of, or administer drugs identified as hazardous or potentially hazardous by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) and in accordance with the USP 800 guidelines. Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.

Pay Range is $178,651.20 to $250,099.20 / annual salary The compensation range may vary based on the geographic location where the position is filled.

Total compensation considers multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health’s comprehensive total rewards program.

Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package. Working at Sutter Health Sutter Health values and supports the unique talents and strengths that each employee brings to our organization.

As a result, you are empowered to apply your passion for healing in innovative ways to care for patients and their families.

Key Responsibilities

The Nurse Practitioner assesses, diagnoses, plans, and implements medical care for patients in collaboration with a physician, functioning within the full scope of licensure to coordinate and evaluate nursing care delivery. This role involves delivering holistic, individualized care, developing interdisciplinary plans incorporating various patient factors, and fostering collaborative relationships among patients, families, physicians, and other providers.

Requirements

Candidates must be graduates of an accredited nursing school with a Master's in Nursing, holding California Nurse Practitioner certification and national certification from AANPCB, ANCC, AACN, PNCP, or NCC, along with RN licensure and potentially Controlled Substance Registration. A minimum of 5 years of recent relevant experience is required, along with demonstrated competence in advanced nursing theories and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
5+ years of experience

Key Skills

Healthcare Industry KnowledgePatient Care Best PracticesPatient PrivacyRegulatory ComplianceWritten CommunicationVerbal CommunicationPrioritizationDelegation

Surgery — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

Sutter Health ranks #2 of 13 employers hiring Nurse Practitioner on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.

Of the 50 active Surgery listings this role was benchmarked against, 20% are remote, 62% have no call, 76% require no weekends.

Surgery pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$214k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $194k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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