Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant - Urgent Care

Kaiser Permanente; Lancaster (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare organization as a Nurse Practitioner, where you will provide essential health care services to patients with a range of needs. This role involves conducting thorough physical examinations, diagnosing conditions, and developing comprehensive management plans. You will be part of a collaborative team dedicated to delivering superior, culturally sensitive care. With a commitment to equity and inclusion, this position offers a supportive environment where your contributions matter. If you're passionate about making a difference in patient care, this is the opportunity for you.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide health care services to patients with acute or chronic conditions.
• Develop and implement management plans and follow-up care.

Skills

Patient Care

Physical Examination

Diagnosis

Management Plan Development

Pharmacological Interventions

Education

Graduate of accredited RN and NP Program

Masters degree in nursing

Tools

Basic Life Support Certification

ACLS Certification

PALS Certification

Job description

Nurse practitioners (NP) 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. NPs provide care in areas within KP in primary care or specialty departments consistent with their educational preparation following the Regional Standardized Procedures and Process 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.

• 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

• Minimum one (1) year experience unless specified by department, as an NP or PA.

Education

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

License, Certification, Registration

• Physician Assistant License (California) AND Physician Assistant National Certificate
• Basic Life Support
• National Provider Identifier

Additional Requirements :

• Willing to consider Physician Assistant job code 30004.
• 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, PALS.

Preferred Qualifications :

• N / A

Notes :

• Rotating weekends, holidays, and hard to fill days per contract.

Primary Location : California,Lancaster,Lancaster Medical Center

Scheduled Weekly Hours : 40

Shift : Evening

Workdays : Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun

Working Hours End : 10 : 00 PM

Job Schedule : Full-time

Job Type : Standard

Employee Status : Regular

Employee Group / Union Affiliation : B13|AFSCME|UNAC

Job Level : Individual Contributor

Department : Lancaster / Antelope West MOB - Urgent Care-Evening - 0806

Pay Range : $72.12 - $88.55 / hour The ranges posted above reflect the location in the job posting. The salary range may vary if you reside in a different location or state than the location posted.

Travel : Yes, 10 % of the Time At Kaiser Permanente, equity, inclusion and diversity are inextricably linked to our mission, and we aim to make it a part of everything we do. We know that having a diverse and inclusive workforce makes Kaiser Permanente a better place to receive health care, a more supportive partner in our communities we serve, and a more fulfilling place to work. Working at Kaiser Permanente means that you agree to and abide by our commitment to equity and our expectation that we all work together to create an inclusive work environment focused on a sense of belonging and wellbeing.

Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to fair, respectful, and inclusive workplaces. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic or status.

For jobs where work will be performed in unincorporated LA County, the employer provides the following statement in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship on the following job duties, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of the conditional offer of employment :

• Consistently supports compliance and the Principles of Responsibility (Kaiser Permanente's 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 licensure requirements (where applicable), and Kaiser Permanente's policies and procedures.
• Models and reinforces ethical behavior in self and others in accordance with the Principles of Responsibility, adheres to organizational policies and guidelines; supports compliance initiatives; maintains confidences; admits mistakes; conducts business with honesty, shows consistency in words and actions; follows through on commitments.
• Job duties with at least occasional or possible access to : (1) patients, the general public, or other employees; (2) confidential protected health information and other confidential KP information (including employee, proprietary, financial or trade secret information); (3) KP property and assets, for example, electronic assets, medical instruments, or devices; (4) controlled substances regulated by federal law or potentially subject to diversion.

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Nurse Practitioner Physician Assistant Urgent Care • Lancaster, CA, US