Nurse Practitioner II -Sacramento Hospital - Dermatology (Full Time)

Kaiser Permanente • Sacramento, CA

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About The Position

The Nurse Practitioner II at Kaiser Permanente's Sacramento Hospital in the Dermatology department is responsible for assessing and managing patient care in accordance with established protocols. This role involves conducting physical examinations, collaborating with healthcare teams, and ensuring quality patient care while adhering to the standards set by the California Board of Registered Nursing. The NP will report to the Chief of the designated service and the Department Manager, playing a crucial role in the coordination and delivery of dermatological care.

Requirements

• Minimum of 6 months experience as a nurse practitioner.
• One (1) year (within the past three (3) years) experience as a NP providing specialized care for dermatological conditions, including the prescribing of condition-specific therapies (medications, light therapy).
• Masters 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.
• Nurse Practitioner Certificate (California).
• Registered Nurse License (California).
• Nurse Practitioner Furnishing Number (California).
• National Provider Identifier required at hire.
• Nurse Practitioner National Certificate.
• Basic Life Support.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a specialty role within dermatology.
• Additional certifications related to dermatological care.

Responsibilities

• Conducts age-appropriate assessments of patients, including history taking and physical examination consistent with department protocol.
• Performs assessment/data collection in an ongoing systematic manner, focusing on physiological, 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 records for follow-up or ordering of diagnostic studies under established protocols.
• Establishes and maintains communication with other healthcare 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 healthcare team, patients, and families, acknowledging staff rights and cultural and ethical beliefs.
• Delegates appropriately and coordinates duties/activities of healthcare team members, evaluating the effectiveness of care given by team members.
• Demonstrates knowledge of and applies safety principles as identified by the institution, performing efficiently in emergency situations following established protocols.
• Demonstrates responsibility and accountability for own professional practice, participating regularly in staff development activities for unit and department personnel.
• Participates in unit and department Performance Improvement activities and nursing research activities as requested, identifying and solving problems effectively.
• Demonstrates a service philosophy in all interactions with patients, families, and all members of the healthcare team.
• Demonstrates proficiency in the use of computers and telecommunication modalities to document, track, and convey information.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage.
• Dental insurance coverage.
• Vision insurance coverage.
• 401k retirement savings plan.
• Paid holidays and vacation time.
• Continuing education support.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: Master's degree