Nurse Practitioner II / Physician Assistant II

Kaiser Permanente; Anaheim (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente in Anaheim/Irvine is seeking a Physician Assistant to provide patient care under physician supervision in primary care or specialty departments. You will perform exams, order and interpret tests, develop and implement care plans, and ensure follow-up for patients with complex needs.

The position requires a PA or NP certification at hire, California Licensure, and current BLS/ACLS where applicable, with flexibility to work across surgical services as needed.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved Physician Assistant Program or RN/NP route.
• PA/NP certification required at time of hire.
• Active California licensure and related certifications (see notes).

Responsibilities

• Under physician supervision, provide care in primary care or specialty departments.
• Perform physical examinations and order/interpret diagnostic tests.
• Develop and implement a care plan and follow-up for patients.
• Refer patients to appropriate facilities and resources.
• Maintain complete medical records for physician review.
• Adhere to Kaiser Permanente policies, privacy, and compliance standards.

Skills

Patient care

Clinical assessment

History taking

Education

Graduate of an approved Physician Assistant Program

Graduate of an accredited RN and NP Program

Job description

Job Summary:

Physician Assistants (PA) 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. Under physician supervision, PAs provide care in areas within KP in primary care or specialty departments consistent with their educational preparation following the Regional Practice Guidelines and 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. Function in an expanded role to regularly provide primary, acute or emergency care to patients with complicated medical or surgical conditions which requires an intensive level of care and advanced certification in a specialty area (e.g., neonatal, intensive care, emergency medicine, operating room, etc.). A formal internship and/or equivalent on-the-job training in the specialty area are also required.

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.
• Manages the care of patients with complicated medical or surgical conditions.
• 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 unless specified by department, as an NP or PA.
• Physician Assistant National Certificate from National Commission for the Certification of Physician Assistants required at time of hire. Need not be maintained.

Education

• Graduate of an approved Physician Assistant Program OR graduate of an accredited RN and NP Program.
• NP Only: Masters degree in nursing (effective 1/1/03 for those not previously grandfathered in by CMS).

License, Certification, Registration

• Nurse Practitioner Certificate (California) AND Nurse Practitioner National Certificate AND Nurse Practitioner Furnishing Number (California) AND Registered Nurse License (California)
• Physician Assistant National Certificate
• Basic Life Support
  
• National Provider Identifier
  

Additional Requirements:

• Willing to consider Nurse Practitioner job code 50159.
• If department elects to hire a new grad NP or PA, the California Furnishing Number and if applicable, the DEA Registration Number, must be obtained within twelve (12) months of hire.
• The probationary period would also be extended from six (6) to twelve (12) months.
• Current DEA Registration Number
• ACLS

Preferred Qualifications:

• RNFA certificate required for Nurse Practitioner applicants
• Recent surgical case log required for credentialing

Notes:

• Position will be asked to work in all surgical services departments: General, Plastic, and Vascular Surgery.
  Variable position that will be required to work at both the Anaheim and Irvine campus along with any future Surgical Service locations.
  Days and hours may vary according to department needs and may also work weekends and holidays to support a 365, 24/7 day service.