Nurse Practitioner – Pediatric Specialties

Sutter Health

. Assess, diagnose, plan, implement, coordinate, and evaluate medical care for pediatric specialty patients in collaboration with physicians .

Posted 10/27/2026part-timeSan Francisco • California • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $98 - $143 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in pediatric patient care, including assessment, diagnosis, and implementation of care plans while collaborating with healthcare teams. Proficient in maintaining patient safety, documentation, and education within the scope of nursing practice.

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Current California Nursing License5 Years Relevant ExperienceAdvanced Nursing Theories and ConceptsElectronic Health Record DocumentationPatient Safety Best Practices

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Hard Skills

Patient AssessmentDiagnostic ExaminationsCare Plan CoordinationMedical TerminologyAnatomy and Physiology KnowledgeVaccination and Screening MaintenanceMental Status AssessmentClinical Protocol ConsultationEvidence-Based CareProcess Improvement Participation

Soft Skills

Written CommunicationVerbal CommunicationTeam CollaborationProblem SolvingDelegation

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office SuiteElectronic Health Record Systems

Industry Keywords

Pediatric Specialty CarePatient Safety PrecautionsHealthcare RegulationsProtected Health Information (PHI)Patient and Family Education

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assess, diagnose, plan, implement, coordinate, and evaluate medical care for pediatric specialty patients in collaboration with physicians
Provide direct patient care, patient and family education, and transitions of care
Conduct physical examinations, diagnostic examinations, and detailed medical histories
Maintain individualized health maintenance, including vaccinations, screenings, mental status baselines, dental screening, and functional assessments
Consult supervising physicians regarding abnormal examination or test findings and clinical protocols
Perform standardized procedures without direct physician observation, supervision, or approval
Assess patients and families across physiological, spiritual, and emotional areas
Collaborate with physicians and healthcare teams to interpret, adjust, and coordinate patient care plans
Provide safe, compassionate, evidence-based care and maintain therapeutic environments
Delegate tasks appropriately based on scope of practice, licensure, education, guidelines, and capability
Communicate treatments and care plans to patients, families, coworkers, and departments
Monitor interventions, assess therapies, evaluate outcomes, and adjust care plans
Document treatment information and patient responses in the electronic health record
Report and analyze safety events and participate in process improvement activities
Develop and document formal teaching and transition planning

Requirements

What you’ll need

Current licensure and practice within the full scope of licensure under the State of California Nurse Practice Act
5 years of recent relevant experience
General knowledge and competence in advanced nursing theories, concepts and practices
Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology
Working knowledge of healthcare industry, patient safety precautions, best practices, privacy, 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)
Basic knowledge of Electronic Health Record systems
Ability to prioritize and delegate assignments within standardized policies, procedures, and scientific methods
Ability to work independently and as part of a team in an interrupt-driven environment
Ability to identify, evaluate, and resolve standard problems
Ability to protect patient protected health information (PHI)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive benefits package
Eligible positions include comprehensive total rewards program