Geriatrics NP: Impactful Long-Term Care Leader

Kaiser Permanente; California, United States, Northern America, Americas; Hybrid; 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

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.