Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant - Urgent Care

Kaiser Permanente; Harbor Pines (CA); Presencial; USD 110 000 - 160 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Kaiser Permanente in California is seeking a Physician Assistant to provide care under physician supervision in ambulatory and hospital-based settings. You will perform histories, exams, develop health plans, order tests and referrals, and educate patients while adhering to regional guidelines and confidentiality requirements.

The role emphasizes pediatric experience, mandatory NCCPA certification, and readiness to work within Kaiser Permanente policies; weekend coverage is required.

Qualificações

• >1 year pediatric experience within last 3 years.
• Physician Assistant National Certificate from NCCPA required at time of hire.
• May consider Nurse Practitioner path; Masters in nursing preferred for NP track.

Responsabilidades

• Collect subjective data (history).
• Collect objective data (physical examination).
• Develop and implement a diagnostic assessment.
• Develop and implement a management plan.
• Refer patients to appropriate facilities and resources.
• Order pharmacologic interventions.
• Develop educational plan for patients.
• Plan for appropriate follow-up care.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with Kaiser Permanente policies.

Conhecimentos

Pediatrics experience

Clinical assessment

Formação académica

Physician Assistant Program

RN/NP programs

Nurse Practitioner Masters degree

Descrição da oferta de emprego

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.

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.


• 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:

• >1 year peds exp. within last 3 years.


• For Physician Assistants, 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:

• Registered Nurse License (California) AND Nurse Practitioner National Certificate AND Nurse Practitioner Certificate (California) AND Nurse Practitioner Furnishing Number (California)

OR

• Physician Assistant License (California)

• Basic Life Support
  

• National Provider Identifier
  

Additional Requirements:

• Willing to consider Nurse Practitioner job code 50119.


• 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:

• Excellent minor procedural skills, N/A

Notes:

• Position is every other weekend