Nurse Practitioner II / Physician Assistant II - Neurosurgery, Per Diem (Fontana)

Kaiser Permanente; Fontana (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Physician Assistant to provide comprehensive health care services. This role involves diagnosing and treating patients with a variety of conditions, conducting physical examinations, and developing management plans. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong patient care skills and the ability to work collaboratively within a healthcare team. This position offers the chance to make a significant impact on patient health outcomes in a supportive environment. If you are passionate about delivering high-quality care and eager to advance your career, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year experience as NP or PA required.
• Graduate from an approved Physician Assistant or RN/NP program.

Responsibilities

• Collect and assess patient data, develop management plans.
• Order pharmacologic interventions and facilitate referrals.
• Manage care for patients with complicated medical conditions.

Skills

Patient Care

Physical Examination

Diagnosis Development

Management Plan Implementation

Referral Facilitation

Pharmacologic Interventions

Educational Plan Development

Follow-up Care Planning

Emergency Care

Education

Graduate of Physician Assistant Program

Graduate of RN and NP Program

Masters degree in nursing

Tools

Basic Life Support Certification

National Provider Identifier

Physician Assistant License

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:

1. Collect subjective data (obtain history).
2. Collect objective data (perform a physical exam).
3. Develop an assessment (diagnosis).
4. Develop and implement a management plan.
5. Facilitate the referral of patients to the appropriate health facilities, agencies and resources within the community.
6. Order pharmacologic interventions.
7. Develop and implement an educational plan.
8. Plan for appropriate follow-up care.
9. Manages the care of patients with complicated medical or surgical conditions.
10. 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.

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 Furnishing Number (California) AND Nurse Practitioner National Certificate AND Registered Nurse License (California) AND Nurse Practitioner Certificate (California)
• OR
• Physician Assistant License (California) from National Commission for the Certification of Physician Assistants AND 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

N/A

Notes:

• Must perform First Assist, EVD, P shut, A Line Placement, H&P, Rounding, Admissions Neurocritical care. Adult/Peds. Clinic.
• Back up 8 hour shift will be 9:30 pm to 5:30 am.

COMPANY: KAISER

TITLE: Nurse Practitioner II / Physician Assistant II - Neurosurgery, Per Diem (Fontana)

LOCATION: Fontana, California

REQNUMBER: 1331670

External hires must pass a background check/drug screen. Qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with Federal, state and local laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran, or disability status.