Geriatric Nurse Practitioner

Kaiser Permanente; California; On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente seeks a Nurse Practitioner specialized in geriatrics to deliver care for acute and chronic conditions in primary or specialty settings, following regional procedures for ambulatory and hospital practice. Travel to contracted nursing facilities in the SMBC service area is required.

Responsibilities include patient history and physical exams, diagnoses, developing management plans, referrals, and patient education, with emphasis on geriatric care and confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited RN and NP program with a master’s degree.
• NP certification in Adult-Gerontology Acute Care or Primary Care.
• California RN license, NP certificate and furnishing number may be required.
• Fellowship trained in geriatrics is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collect subjective data (history) and objective data (physical exams).
• Develop assessment and management plan for geriatric patients.
• Coordinate referrals to appropriate health facilities and resources.
• Order pharmacologic interventions and follow-up care.
• Maintain documentation and ensure privacy and compliance.

Skills

Geriatrics care

Clinical assessment

Care coordination

Educating patients

Education

Master's Degree in Nursing

Graduate of an accredited RN and NP Program

Tools

NP Certification (Adult-Gerontology)

RN License (California)

Nurse Practitioner Certificate (California)

Nurse Practitioner Furnishing Number (California)

Job description

Job Summary:

Nurse practitioners provide health care services to patients who may have acute episodic conditions or chronic problems, as well as those seeking health evaluation, preventive care and/or education and counseling. NPs provide care in areas within KP in primary care or specialty departments consistent with their educational preparation following the Regional Standardized Procedures and Process Protocols for Ambulatory and Hospital-Based Practice. They perform complete physical examinations, including ordering, interpreting and evaluating diagnostic tests and examinations. Assume on-going responsibility for each patient from discovery of the disorder to recovery. Diagnose and treat both chronic and episodic disorders including complications of otherwise normal processes. Establish and document the health care plan and diagnosis, maintain records of each case that are sufficiently complete for any physician reviewing them to evaluate the effectiveness of the plan. Consistently demonstrates the knowledge, skills, abilities and behaviors necessary to provide superior and culturally sensitive service to each other, to our members and to customers, contracted providers and vendors.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Collect subjective data (obtain history).
• Collect objective data (perform a physical exam).
• Develop an assessment (diagnosis).
• Develop and implement a management plan.
• Facilitate the referral of patients to the appropriate health facilities, agencies and resources within the community.
• Order pharmacologic interventions.
• Develop and implement an educational plan.
• Plan for appropriate follow-up care.
• Consistently supports compliance and the Principles of Responsibility (Kaiser Permanentes Code of Conduct) by maintaining the privacy and confidentiality of information, protecting the assets of the organization, acting with ethics and integrity, reporting non-compliance, and adhering to applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations, accreditation and licenser requirements (if applicable), and Kaiser Permanentes policies and procedures.

Basic Qualifications:

Experience

• Minimum one (1) year experience in a geriatrics department or convalescent home.
• See Reference Materials below

Education

• Graduate of an accredited RN and NP Program.
• Masters Degree in Nursing (effective 1/1/03 for those not previously grandfathered in by CMS).

License, Certification, Registration

• Nurse Practitioner-Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Certification OR Nurse Practitioner-Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Certification
• Registered Nurse License (California)
• Nurse Practitioner Certificate (California)
• Nurse Practitioner Furnishing Number (California)
• Driver's License (California)
• National Provider Identifier
• Basic Life Support
• Drug Enforcement Administration Registration

Additional Requirements:

• Fellowship trained in geriatrics.
• Clinic and psycho-social skills essential for acute, sub-acute and chronic needs of elderly patients.
• Knowledge of how to manage geriatric patients.

Preferred Qualifications:

• At least 3 years of experience in long-term care facilities
• Experience managing patients with tracheostomies on ventilators in subacute nursing;

Notes:

• Will be expected to travel to any of the contracted nursing facilities in the SMBC service area based on operational need.