Geriatric Nurse Practitioner: Senior Care & Chronic Disease

Kaiser Permanente; Harbor Pines (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente seeks a Nurse Practitioner specialized in adult-gerontology geriatrics to deliver comprehensive care across primary and specialty settings. The role requires residency in California, licensure as an NP and RN, and the ability to travel to contracted nursing facilities within the service area.

Responsibilities include history taking, physical exams, developing care plans, and referrals to community resources, with emphasis on patient privacy and ethical standards as outlined by

Qualifications

• Minimum one year experience in a geriatrics department or convalescent home.
• Graduate of an accredited RN and NP Program; Master’s in Nursing as of 2003 for those not grandfathered by CMS.

Responsibilities

• Collect subjective data (history) from patients.
• Perform physical exams and collect objective data.
• Develop assessment and management plan for geriatrics patients.
• Coordinate referrals to community facilities and resources.
• Order pharmacologic interventions and monitor treatment.
• Create educational plans and schedule follow-up care.

Skills

Geriatrics expertise

Psycho-social skills

Travel flexibility

Education

Master's Degree in Nursing

RN and NP Program diploma

Job description

Kaiser Permanente seeks a Nurse Practitioner specialized in adult-gerontology geriatrics to deliver comprehensive care across primary and specialty settings. The role requires residency in California, licensure as an NP and RN, and the ability to travel to contracted nursing facilities within the service area.

Responsibilities include history taking, physical exams, developing care plans, and referrals to community resources, with emphasis on patient privacy and ethical standards as outlined by