Nurse Practitioner NP - Physician Assistant PA - Primary Care Paneling and Non-paneling Options

Kaiser Permanente Northwest; Salem (OR); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente Northwest is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant committed to delivering high-quality healthcare. This position involves assessments, treatment planning, and coordination of patient care in various settings, requiring relevant licenses and strong clinical skills. Join a dynamic team dedicated to patient wellness in the Salem area.

Qualifications

• Requires RN and NP licenses in Oregon within 6 months of hire.
• Familiarity with disease management in specialty field is essential.
• Ability to provide comprehensive patient care.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient assessment and implement treatment plans.
• Coordinate and develop patient services within the department.
• Document all patient care following medical/legal standards.

Skills

Patient Assessment

Diagnosis

Treatment Planning

Minor Surgery Skills

Patient Education

Education

Graduate of ANA-approved NP or AMA-approved PA program

Job description

Nurse Practitioner NP - Physician Assistant PA - Primary Care Paneling and Non-paneling Options

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Job Summary

Provide high quality health care to Kaiser Permanente members in a cost-effective manner and in accordance with accepted professional practice standards.

• Provide high-quality health care through direct assessment, diagnosis, and formulation/implementation of treatment plan for patients with common acute chronic illnesses and injuries (may include performing histories and physicals; ordering, interpreting, and following up on diagnostic studies; ordering medications; assisting with surgery; performing minor surgery; rounding on patients; and assuming on-call responsibilities). Perform health maintenance services, including patient education, for well members. Refer patients for specialty consultation or difficult problems. Document in writing all care in patients permanent medical record in accordance with accepted medical/legal standards. Provide all medical care in accordance with accepted practice standards, hospital/clinic protocols (including supervision by a physician), and state licensing guidelines.
• Coordinate, develop or organize patient or department services or programs. Examples include, but are not limited to: Assist in developing department/hospital protocols. Screen incoming department referrals. Coordinate CME activities for department. Develop written patient education materials. Provide in-service training Proctor NP/PA students. Chair or participate on committees such as Breastfeeding Task Force, Regional Controlled Substance Abuse Committee, etc. Perform other duties as requested.
  
  

Job Summary

Provide high quality health care to Kaiser Permanente members in a cost-effective manner and in accordance with accepted professional practice standards.

Essential Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality health care through direct assessment, diagnosis, and formulation/implementation of treatment plan for patients with common acute chronic illnesses and injuries (may include performing histories and physicals; ordering, interpreting, and following up on diagnostic studies; ordering medications; assisting with surgery; performing minor surgery; rounding on patients; and assuming on-call responsibilities). Perform health maintenance services, including patient education, for well members. Refer patients for specialty consultation or difficult problems. Document in writing all care in patients permanent medical record in accordance with accepted medical/legal standards. Provide all medical care in accordance with accepted practice standards, hospital/clinic protocols (including supervision by a physician), and state licensing guidelines.
• Coordinate, develop or organize patient or department services or programs. Examples include, but are not limited to: Assist in developing department/hospital protocols. Screen incoming department referrals. Coordinate CME activities for department. Develop written patient education materials. Provide in-service training Proctor NP/PA students. Chair or participate on committees such as Breastfeeding Task Force, Regional Controlled Substance Abuse Committee, etc. Perform other duties as requested.
  
  

Experience

Basic Qualifications:

• N/A
  
  

Education

• Graduate of ANA-approved NP or AMA-approved PA or Child Health Associate training program (both provide masters or equivalent degrees) or equivalent requirements to meet State licensure.
  
  

License, Certification, Registration

• This job requires credentials from multiple states. Credentials from the primary work state are required at hire. Additional Credentials from the secondary work state(s) are required post hire.
• Registered Nurse License (Oregon) within 6 months of hire AND Nurse Practitioner National Certificate AND Nurse Practitioner License (Oregon) within 6 months of hire AND Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner License (Washington) within 6 months of hire AND Registered Nurse License (Washington) within 6 months of hire
  
  

OR

• Physician Assistant License (Oregon) within 6 months of hire AND Physician Assistant National Certificate AND Physician Assistant License (Washington) within 6 months of hire
• National Provider Identifier required at hire
• Drug Enforcement Administration Registration
  
  

Additional Requirements

• Thorough and working knowledge of all common diseases in specialty field; familiarity with less common diseases.
• Working knowledge of state health care laws, licensing board regulations and controlled substance regulations.
• Important to know limitations and when to refer patients.
• Ability to assess, diagnose and effectively treat common medical diseases and injuries.
• Ability to use appropriate procedural/testing equipment, to see large volume of patients, and to interface with large provider and support staff.
• Minor surgery or surgical assist skills.
• Demonstrate customer-focused service skills.
• Compact License is acceptable in lieu of a Washington RN license.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Two (2) years clinical experience.
  
  

Notes

• Will float to Keizer Station Medical Office, North Lancaster Medical Office, Skyline Medical Office and West Salem Medical Office

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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