NURSE PRACTITIONER II - ENDOCRINOLOGY- SACRAMENTO DOWNTOWN (40HRS)
Company: Kaiser Permanente
Location: Sacramento
Posted on: October 17, 2024
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Job Description:
Job Summary:The Nurse Practitioner (NP) is responsible for the
assessment of selected patients in the designated service. The NP
performs physical examinations, confers with patients in person and
by phone/electronically, collaborates with others in the department
to assure smooth flow of patient care consistent with established
quality indicators and participates in the overall coordination of
patient care. The NP reports to the Chief of the designated service
and to the Department Manager.Essential Responsibilities:Practices
under the standard procedure established for the NP role consistent
with Kaiser Permanente policy and in accordance with requirement
set forth by the California Board of Registered Nursing.Conducts
age appropriate assessments of patients, including history taking
and physical examination consistent with department
protocol.Performs assessment/data collection in an on-going
systematic manner, focusing on physiologic, psychosocial, cultural,
spiritual and cognitive status; patient/family education, family
involvement and patient advocacy.Consults with supervising
physician or other clinicians as dictated by patient need and
assessment findings.Participates with physicians and other
clinicians in the department to assure effective patient care
consistent with quality indicators for patients cared for in the
designated service.Reviews medical record for follow up or ordering
of diagnostic studies under established protocols.Establishes and
maintains communication with other health care providers and
departments to ensure operational efficiency and effectiveness and
to promote consistency and continuity of care.Establishes effective
working relationships with members of the health care team,
patients, and families. Acknowledges staff rights and cultural and
ethical beliefs.Delegates appropriately and coordinates
duties/activities of health care team members. Evaluates
effectiveness of care given by team members.Demonstrates knowledge
of and applies safety principles as identified by the institution.
Performs efficiently in emergency situations following established
protocols, remaining calm, informing appropriate persons, and
documenting events.Demonstrates responsibility and accountability
for own professional practice. Participates regularly in staff
development activities for unit and department personnel.
Demonstrates knowledge of legal issues, including patient
confidentiality and risk management in all aspects of patient care
and unit functioning.Participates in unit and department
Performance Improvement activities. Participates in nursing
research activities as requested. Identifies and solves problems
effectively.Demonstrates a service philosophy in all interactions
with patients, families, and all members of the health care team.
Demonstrates proficiency in the use of computers and
telecommunication modalities to document, track and convey
information.If practicing in a specialty role, fulfills the
expectations established for the particular role.Perform other
related duties as necessary.Basic Qualifications:ExperienceMinimum
of 6 months experience as a nurse practitioner.One (1) year (within
the past three (3) years) experience as a NP providing care for
endocrine conditions. Specialized training in the field of
endocrinology required.EducationMasters Degree in Nursing (unless
already a Kaiser Permanente employee who was grandfathered in prior
to California Business and Professions Code requirement in January
1, 2008)Completion of a Masters Program in Adult NP, Family
Practice NP or Pediatric NP required: Adult or Family NP if
practice limited to adults; Family or Pedi NP if practice limited
to pediatric patients.License, Certification, RegistrationNurse
Practitioner Furnishing Number (California)Nurse Practitioner
Certificate (California)Registered Nurse License (California)Basic
Life SupportNurse Practitioner National CertificateNational
Provider Identifier required at hireAdditional Requirements:Must
meet credentialing requirements established for nurse practitioners
within the Kaiser system (Masters Degree in Nursing and National
Certification from one of the following organizations: American
Academy of Nurse Practitioners; American Credentialing Center;
National Certification Corporation for Obstetric, Gynecologic and
Neonatal Nursing Specialties; National Certification Board of
Pediatric Nurse Practitioners and Nurses.)Candidates must meet
requirements to apply for PTAN (Provider Transaction Account
Number) at the time of hire and apply within 30 days of hireAlso
refer to Position Specifications outlined in the appropriate
collective bargaining agreement.Specialized training in the field
of endocrinology required.Preferred Qualifications:COMPANY:
KAISERTITLE: Nurse Practitioner II - Endocrinology- Sacramento
Downtown (40hrs)LOCATION: Sacramento, CaliforniaREQNUMBER:
1309433External hires must pass a background check/drug screen.
Qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records will be
considered for employment in a manner consistent with Federal,
state and local laws, including but not limited to the San
Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. All qualified applicants will
receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color,
religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender
identity, protected veteran, or disability status.
Keywords: Kaiser Permanente, San Bruno , NURSE PRACTITIONER II - ENDOCRINOLOGY- SACRAMENTO DOWNTOWN (40HRS), Healthcare , Sacramento, California
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