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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. Essential Functions: * 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 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 licenser requirements (if applicable), and Kaiser Permanente's policies and procedures. Basic Qualifications: * Graduate of an accredited RN and NP Program * Master's Degree in Nursing (effective 1/1/03 for those not previously grandfathered in by CMS) * Current California RN License * Current California Nurse Practitioner Certificate * Maintain current national certification from approved organizations (American Nurses Credentialing Center, American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, National Certification Corporation for Obstetric, Gynecologic and Neonatal Nursing Specialties, or the Pediatric Nursing Certification Board) appropriate to education and department (effective 1/1/01 for those not previously grandfathered in by CMS) * Current DEA Registration Number * Current California Furnishing Number * Current BCLS card * National Provider Identification Number (NPI) * Minimum one (1) year experience unless specified by department. If department elects to hire a new grad NP, the California Furnishing Number and if applicable, the DEA Registration Number, must be obtained within 12 months of hire. The probationary period would also be extended from 6 to 12 months. * Bilingual (English/Spanish) Level II required. Preferred Qualifications: * Ability to coordinate with physicians, staff and community, including development of treatment plan, monitoring clinical interventions, initiating and monitoring treatment and coordinating care. * Ability to engages cost-effective protocols and evidence-based practices independently . * Experience care/case managing chronic conditions (DM, HTN, Cholesterol, HF) & co-morbidities including depression. * Experience in Primary Care for three (3) to five (5) years. * Experience collecting, analyzing and presenting data. * Demonstrated competency in coding & documentation. * Proficient with Kaiser Permanente systems and computer programs. * Ability to work in a team environment and assume full program accountability. * Strong problem solving skills. * Exemplary customer service skills, including telephone management and patient-centered focused. Notes: * Must successfully pass or have passed the bilingual test (within the last 12 months), or be active in the QBS program. * Traveling across the service area will be necessary Job Overview Job Nursing Licensed Scheduled Hours (1-40) 40 Shift Day Working Days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri Working Hours Start 8:30 AM Working Hours End 5:00 PM Job Type Standard Employee Status Regular Employee Group UNAC - All Other Areas Job Level Individual Contributor Job Eligible for Benefits Yes Job Requirements Education, training, experience:
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