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Physician Assistant / Advanced Practice Nurse - Primary Care

Kaiser Permanente

Westminster, CO

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Administrative Skills, Advanced Practice Nurse (APN), Basic Life Support (BLS), Behavioral Interviewing, Biological Software, Clinical Competency, Consulting, Cost Effectiveness Analysis, Data Collection, Documentation, Establish Priorities, Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP), Health Maintenance, Healthcare, Healthcare Administration, Healthcare Quality, Human Diseases, Identify Issues, Medical Records, Medical Treatment, Medications, Medicine, Mentoring, Nurse Practitioner, Nursing, Nursing Credentials, Patient Assessment, Patient Care, Pediatrics, Physician Assistant, Policy Development, Policy Evaluation, Primary Care, Procedure Development, Psychiatry and Mental Health, Psychology, Quality Assurance, Quality of Care, Radiology, Registered Nurse (RN), Set Goals, Social Sciences, Staff Training, State Laws and Regulations, Taxonomies, Testing, Treatment Plan
LOCATION
Westminster, CO
POSTED
Today
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Job Summary:

APN: Practices professional nursing by the performance of both independent nursing and delegated medical functions in accordance with accepted practice standards.

PA: Practices medicine with collaborating physician(s) in accordance with accepted practice standards.

Utilizes specialized knowledge, judgment, and skills involving the application of biological, physical, social, and behavioral science principles. Functions include patient advocacy and the initiation and performance of medical care to evaluate, diagnose, and treat human disease, pain, injury, physical or mental conditions, health maintenance and promotion, supportive and restorative care.

Essential Responsibilities:

DATA COLLECTION Obtains a pertinent medical history, performs an appropriate physical examination, and reviews relevant laboratory or radiologic (or other) studies to assess the patients medical, physical, psychological, and relevant socio-economic status. Will have full access to patient medical records and other information pertinent to those patients under his/her care. ASSESSMENT Formulates an accurate and appropriate diagnosis based on elicited data and includes differential diagnoses as appropriate. TREATMENT PLANNING Develops and implements treatment plans that are aligned with the practice preferences of the Collaborating Physician(s) including orders for medication and/or other treatment modalities, the need for additional testing, consultation to other providers, and follow-up provisions. Provides care with attention to safety, efficiency, and cost effectiveness. Plans are appropriately prioritized and adapted to the patient and circumstance. PROCEDURAL CONSIDERATIONS Performs procedures within the limits of their expertise and in accordance with the State Regulations and Organizational Policies. PATIENT EDUCATION AND COUNSELING Educates and counsels patients and their families regarding their treatment plan, including disease prevention and health promotion. Promotes the availability of culturally sensitive health and resource information that is evidence-based, patient centered, and enables informed choice. DOCUMENTATION Documents all examination data, diagnostic impressions, appropriate codes, and other patient care activities in the medical record, including the name(s) of any consulted physicians or other providers. .OTHER TASKS Observes the principles and techniques of Universal Precautions. Conducts telephonic and virtual encounters as appropriate. Manages assigned in-basket tasks. Takes necessary and appropriate actions in emergency situations. Performs other clinical/administrative duties as directed. VALUE STATEMENT Makes the patient the primary focus of their actions; develops and sustains productive and compassionate patient relationships. Leads the health care team by influence, innovation, and by modeling integrated effective patient care and exemplary service. Promotes and maintains a physically safe and confidential environment for care. Collaborates with all members of the health care team. Knows their personal limitations and when to seek advice and/or consultation from other members of the health care team Understands and acknowledges the impact of personal values and cultural differences on the patient-provider relationship. PROFESSIONAL EXPECTATIONS Assumes responsibility for maintaining clinical competence through participation in continuing education and other activities. Maintains professional certification and active licensure. Participates in the training and/or mentoring of new employees, colleagues, and students. Participates in quality assurance activities including the Peer Review process. Has the quality of their care evaluated by the Collaborating Physician(s) as stipulated by State and/or KFHP/CPMG policies. Evaluates personal performance and establishes annual goals aligned with KFHP regional expectations. Maintains a working knowledge of, and complies with relevant (Federal, State, and/or Organizational) laws, rules, and policies; including licensure and certification. Educates and promotes the roles of the APN/PA to patients and members of the health care team. Must adhere to established policies, procedures, and/or guidelines in place for administering care to designated patient population.

Basic Qualifications:

Experience N/A Education For APN: Graduate Degree in Nursing Graduation from accredited nursing program approved by CO State board of Nursing. For PA: Bachelors Degree required Graduation from a program accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA) License, Certification, Registration

Registered Nurse License (Colorado) AND Nurse Practitioner National Certificate AND APN Prescriptive Authority License (Colorado) required at hire AND Advanced Practice Nurse Registration (Colorado) OR

Registered Nurse License (Colorado) AND Nurse Practitioner National Certificate AND APN Prescriptive Authority License (Colorado) within 24 months of hire AND Advanced Practice Nurse Registration (Colorado) AND APN Prescriptive Authority License - Provisional (Colorado) required at hire OR

Physician Assistant License (Colorado) AND Physician Assistant Certificate Drug Enforcement Administration Registration within 3 months of hire Basic Life Support within 3 months of hire National Provider Identifier required at hire

Additional Requirements:

Must obtain and remain credentialed by the KP Colorado Credentialing by start date. Candidates will be required to participate in a clinical/behavioral and panel interview composed of Management, CPMG, and Local 7. Taxonomy code required at time of hire Additional Requirements for APN: Education and Certification must be congruent with population focus of the position.

(Example: for positions in Pediatrics, the APN must be certified as either an FNP-BC or PNP-BC). Must obtain Full Prescriptive Authority within two years of hire date. Preferred Qualifications: N/A

About the Company

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Kaiser Permanente

At Kaiser Permanente, we are relentless in our pursuit of excellence. Driven by our mission to provide the highest quality preventive medicine, we are committed to eliminating health care disparities, and to making lives better through innovation, technology, and research. Our desire to deliver the best possible care inspires us to promote wellness among our members, communities, and each other. It also fuels our belief that everyone — regardless of circumstance — deserves access to affordable care, which further drives our motivation to expand our reach. Founded nearly 80 years ago, our unique business model sets us apart — positioning us to drive improvements across the industry and around the world.
COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Healthcare Services
FOUNDED
1945
WEBSITE
http://www.kp.org/careers

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