DEPARTMENT: Education and TrainingSCHEDULE: Full-Time Regular, 40 hours per week, Day shift.EDUCATION/LICENSE/CERTIFICATION:BSN required. Current California RN license required. Clinical Masters in Nursing, in area of specialization, is required. Current BLS certificate required. Graduate of accredited school of nursing. California Clinical Nurse Specialist Certification in area of specialty required. ACLS or PALS Certification preferred. Must have a National Provider Identifier (NPI), or obtain an NPI, prior to employment start date.PREFERRED EDUCATION/LICENSE/CERTIFICATION: Current CPR Certificate required; California Clinical Nurse Specialist Certification in area of specialty required; ACLS or PALS Certification preferredJOB SUMMARY: Please be aware that this position is currently under review as part of the jurisdictional process with the California Nurses Association to determine whether such position should be assigned to the CNA bargaining unit. This review is on a position-by-position basis and includes an analysis of the actual duties performed in each position under review. This determination will be made within the next several months. Should the determination be made that the position does belong to the CNA bargaining unit, you will be offered the opportunity to (a) follow the work into the CNA bargaining unit and become a member of the union, or (b) seek other employment within the organization. Should you have any questions regarding this notice, please contact your recruiter for further information. Provides in-depth clinical expertise in a defined area of nursing practice (eg., pediatrics, oncology, adult medicine). Develops and ensures quality standards for nursing practice for a specific patient population. Provides advanced clinical practice education, consultation, research and administration.QUALIFICATIONS: Three years experience in area of specialty required. Demonstrated clinical expertise in area of specialty. Prior Clinical Nurse Specialist experience preferred.DUTIES: Establishes and monitors care standards and makes recommendations for changes in area of clinical practice. Collaborates with nursing staff in assessing patient, family age-specific nursing needs and develops plan of care for complex high-risk patients. Evaluates the effectiveness of the care provided. Designs teaching programs for patients/families and provides assistance to nursing staff in program implementation. Develops interdisciplinary plans of care for complex and high risk patients. In conjunction with members of the health care team, assesses staff knowledge and identifies competency-based education needs of staff and members. Designs and implements education programs to ensure the quality of staff knowledge and skills. Introduces new techniques/innovation based on advanced practice trends. May serve as a preceptor to graduate healthcare students. Provides consultation to physicians, nurses and other heath care providers in meeting care needs of individual or groups of patients in both outpatient and inpatient settings. Makes recommendations to change standards of care or standards of practice based on own research or the research of others. Defines and implements best nursing practices. Assists in interviewing staff and provides input into evaluations regarding clinical competence and provides coaching and counseling. Participates and consults in setting the direction for QA&I monitoring, establishing standards and evaluating outcomes. Collects and analyzes data regarding patient care outcomes, trends, morbidity and mortality. Kaiser Permanente conducts compensation reviews of positions on a routine basis. At any time, KaiserPermanente reserves the right to reevaluate and change job descriptions, or to change such positions from salaried to hourly pay status. Such changes are generally implemented only after notice is given to affected employees. Consistently supports compliance and the Principles of Responsibility (KP´s code of conduct) by maintaining confidentiality, protecting the assets of the organization, acting with ethics and integrity, reporting non-compliance, and adhering to applicable Federal and State laws and regulations, accreditation and licensure requirements, and KP policies and procedures. In addition to defined technical requirements, accountable for consistently demonstrating service behaviors and principles defined by the Kaiser Permanente Service Quality Credo, the KP Mission as well as specific departmental/organizational initiatives. Also accountable for consistently demonstrating the knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors necessary to provide superior and culturally sensitive service to each other, to our members, and to purchasers, contracted providers and vendors.PLEASE NOTE: - Kaiser Permanente is an AA/EEO employer

Nurse Practitioner - Gastroenterology

Kaiser Permanente - Mid-Atlantic

Show Summary Springfield Virginia | Posted 11/7/2009 4:51:00 AM

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Nurse Practitioner needed! Gastroenterology opportunity!

Schedule: For this position, while home based at Springfield, the nurse practitioner will rotate between Springfield and the Falls Church facilities. The days at each facility are not set, and will rotate on a weekly basis.Purpose: To provide direct care to patients, under the supervision of a physician. This position is administratively supervised by Clinical Coordinator or designee and receives clinical supervision from a physician for those medical activities that are delegated by the physician. This position consistently supports compliance and Kaiser Permanente’s Code of Conduct by adhering to federal, state and local laws and regulations, accreditation and licenser requirements and Kaiser Permanente’s policies and procedures.Accountabilities:1. Performs comprehensive physical and psychosocial assessment.2. Establishes medical diagnosis and treatment plan for common health problems and/or chronic conditions, such as hepatitis, irritable bowel syndrome, etc.3. Under the supervision of a physician, performs diagnostic procedures, including Flexible Sigmoidoscopy, according to established protocols and applicable regulatory laws.4. In collaboration with physician’s on plan care and assures appropriate follow-up including telephone contact and home evaluations.5. Refer patients to appropriate licensed physicians or other health care providers.6. Orders laboratory and diagnostic procedures such as blood, urine, and other body fluid analysis; x-ray, CT scan, MRI, sonogram, Doppler study, ECG or biopsy.7. Perform basic laboratory and diagnostic procedures (i.e., biopsy). Performs other than basic tests after proof of continuing education and approval by supervising physician.8. Prescribe appropriate medications in categories defined by practice agreement.9. Acts as liaison between physician, endoscope & surgical staff, and other health care providers to coordinate care and provide continuity.10. Provides patient/family education and counseling regarding disease state, diagnostic findings, medications, treatment, etc. Communicates medical plan of care to patient and family. Clarifies plan of care through participation in family conferences.11. Facilitates referrals to appropriate community agencies including hospitals.12. Participates in research activities and use of scientific findings to improve patient outcomes.13. Electronically documents patient status, patient interactions, and medical interventions per MAS guidelines. Completes required coding requirements.14. Participates in orientation and education of nursing and support staff.15. Collaborates with physicians in developing and periodically reviewing protocols relevant to department functioning.16. Participates in monitoring and improvement of quality of care according to professional standards and established criteria.17. Performs other related duties as directed.Minimum Requirement - Relevant Years of Experience: One year of primary care experience is required. Two years of primary care experience is preferred- Gastroenterology experience preferred.- Proficiency in the use of applicable computer software.- Education and/or Classes: NP: Graduation from a NLN accredited NP program. Masters degree in Nursing required Bachelor’s degree required- License, Certification and/or Designation: NP:- ANCC certification required. Current CRNP and RN license in jurisdiction assigned. Current or pending prescription authority including DEA license. Certification as an adult or family practice nurse practitioner in the jurisdiction as required.- Current CPR certification is required upon commencement of employment.- ACLS certification required within first year of employment.- Qualified to obtain license to practice in the jurisdiction to which person is assigned.

Nurse Practitioner

Kaiser Permanente - Mid-Atlantic

Show Summary Falls Church Virginia | Posted 11/7/2009 4:51:00 AM

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Schedule: Rotating on-call position to include holidays and weekends.Purpose: To provide direct care to patients, under the supervision of a physician. This position is administratively supervised by the Clinical Coordinator or designee. This position consistently supports compliance and Kaiser Permanente’s Code of Conduct by adhering to federal, state and local laws and regulations, accreditation and licenser requirements and Kaiser Permanente’s policies and procedures. In addition to defined technical requirements, accountable for consistently demonstrating service behaviors and principles defined by the Kaiser Permanente Service Quality Credo, the KP Mission as well as specific departmental/organizational initiatives. Also accountable for consistently demonstrating the knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors necessary to provide superior and culturally sensitive service to each other, to our members, and to purchasers, contracted providers and vendors.Accountabilities:1. Assesses clinical, emotional, and educational health needs of patients.2. Assesses health needs of patients, including physical assessment.3. Collaborates with physician’s plans of care and assures appropriate follow-up including telephone contact, home evaluations and hospital rounds.4. Collaborates with the physician and other clinical staff members to maintain continuity of care.5. Provides ongoing emotional support of the patient and his/her family both in formal groups and at each patient encounter.6. Participates in research activities.7. Facilitates referrals to appropriate community agencies including hospitals.8. Participates in patient education activities.9. Participates in orientation and education of nursing and support staff, and nursing and other students.10. Collaborates with physicians in developing and periodically reviewing protocols relevant to department functioning.11. Participates in planning for team functioning in delivering the total range of health services.12. Participates in monitoring quality of care according to professional standards and established criteria.13. Knows limits of practice and provides appropriate referrals.14. Carries out clinical and administrative procedures that may be promulgated by the Health Plan.15. Performs other related duties as directed.Minimum Requirement - Relevant Years of Experience:- One year of primary care experience is required. Two years of primary care experience is preferred- Proficiency in the use of applicable computer software.Minimum Requirement - Education and/or Classes:- Graduation from a NLN accredited NP program.- Masters degree in Nursing required.Minimum Requirement - License, Certification and/or Designation:- ANCC certification required- Qualified to obtain license to practice in the jurisdiction to which person is assigned.