Physician Assistant / Nurse Practitioner II - Neurosurgery, Per Diem

Kaiser Permanente; Fontana (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to provide high-quality health care services in a dynamic environment. This role involves diagnosing and treating patients with acute and chronic conditions, ensuring a culturally sensitive approach to care. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in patient assessment and management, along with the ability to work collaboratively within a healthcare team. Join a forward-thinking organization that values excellence and offers opportunities for professional growth while making a meaningful impact on patient health.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year experience as NP or PA.
• Graduate of an approved Physician Assistant or RN/NP Program required.
• Advanced certification in specialty area preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide health care services under physician supervision.
• Perform physical exams and develop management plans.
• Ensure compliance with health regulations and protocols.

Skills

Patient Care

Physical Examination

Assessment Development

Management Planning

Pharmacologic Interventions

Follow-Up Care Planning

Compliance Support

Education

Physician Assistant Program

Registered Nurse and Nurse Practitioner Program

Masters in Nursing (for NP)

Tools

Basic Life Support Certification

ACLS Certification

PALS Certification

Job description

Physician Assistant / Nurse Practitioner II - Neurosurgery, Per Diem

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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.

• 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.
• Manages the care of patients with complicated medical or surgical conditions.
• 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.
  
  

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

• 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.
• Manages the care of patients with complicated medical or surgical conditions.
• 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.
  
  

Experience

Basic Qualifications:

• 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.
• ACLS, PALS.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• N/A
  
  

Notes

• Must perform First Assist, EVD/drains, VP shunt management, H&P, Rounding, Neurocritical care.
• Adult/Peds.
• Clinic.
• If twelve (12) hour option chosen, shift will be 5:30 am -6:00 om, back up 8 hour shift will be 7:00 am to 3:30 pm.

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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