Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant - Pediatrics, Per Diem

Kaiser Permanente; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare provider as a Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant in Pediatrics, providing high-quality care to patients. Responsibilities include performing physical exams, developing care plans, and ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations. Ideal candidates will have a Master's Degree in Nursing or equivalent, along with relevant certifications. This is an entry-level full-time position in a supportive environment focused on pediatric care.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of relevant clinical experience required.
• Graduate of an accredited RN and NP program or PA program.

Responsibilities

• Perform physical examinations and develop assessments.
• Coordinate referrals and manage patient care plans.
• Ensure compliance with ethical standards and laws.

Skills

Clinical Experience

Bilingual Skills

Education

Masters Degree in Nursing

Graduate of accredited RN and NP program

Tools

BLS

ACLS

PALS

Job description

Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant - Pediatrics, Per Diem

Join Kaiser Permanente as a Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant - Pediatrics, Per Diem.

Job Summary

Nurse practitioners (NP) provide health care services to patients with acute, episodic, or chronic conditions, as well as those seeking health evaluations, preventive care, education, and counseling. They perform physical examinations, order and interpret diagnostic tests, and develop comprehensive care plans. NPs assume ongoing responsibility for patient care from diagnosis to recovery, managing both chronic and episodic disorders. They document health care plans and diagnoses thoroughly for review and ensure culturally sensitive, high-quality service.

Essential Responsibilities

• Gather subjective data (patient history).
• Perform physical examinations (objective data).
• Develop assessments and diagnoses.
• Create and implement management plans.
• Coordinate referrals to appropriate community resources and facilities.
• Order pharmacologic treatments.
• Design and execute educational plans.
• Arrange follow-up care.
• Maintain compliance with Kaiser Permanente’s Principles of Responsibility, safeguarding patient privacy, acting ethically, and adhering to relevant laws and policies.

Qualifications

Experience: Minimum one (1) year of relevant clinical experience, unless specified otherwise.

Education: Graduate of an accredited RN and NP program or PA program; Masters Degree in Nursing (NP) or equivalent for PAs.

Licenses & Certifications: California Nurse Practitioner Furnishing Number, National Certification, RN License, or California Physician Assistant License, National Provider Identifier, BLS, ACLS, PALS as applicable. DEA registration if applicable.

Additional Requirements

• Willing to consider Physician Assistant job code 30008.
• Obtain Furnishing Number and DEA Registration within 12 months if hiring a new graduate.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual skills are a plus.

Notes

• Support for pediatrics including Pediatrics Vascular Birth Mark Clinic.

Employment Details

• Level: Entry level
• Type: Full-time
• Function: Healthcare Provider
• Industry: Hospitals and Healthcare