Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Dermatology

Kaiser Permanente
Bakersfield, CA Other
POSTED ON 11/21/2023 CLOSED ON 1/3/2024

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Dermatology position at Kaiser Permanente?

Job Summary:

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 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.

  • 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.

Qualifications:

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: Master’s 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) 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.


 


Notes:


·       Dermatology experienced is preferred. Will be working within the Adult Primary Care and Urgent Care departments focused on skin conditions.


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