Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Primary Care - Rockwood Clinic

Kaiser Permanente • Portland, OR

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About The Position

Provide high quality health care to Kaiser Permanente members in a cost-effective manner and in accordance with accepted professional practice standards.

Requirements

• Graduate of ANA-approved NP or AMA-approved PA or Child Health Associate training program or equivalent requirements to meet State licensure.
• Credentials from the primary work state are required before hire.
• Nurse Practitioner License (Oregon) within 6 months of hire AND Nurse Practitioner National Certificate AND Registered Nurse License (Oregon) within 6 months of hire AND Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner License (Washington) within 6 months of hire AND Registered Nurse License (Washington) within 6 months of hire.
• OR Physician Assistant License (Washington) within 6 months of hire AND Physician Assistant National Certificate AND Physician Assistant License (Oregon) within 6 months of hire.
• National Provider Identifier required at hire.
• Drug Enforcement Administration Registration.
• Thorough and working knowledge of all common diseases in specialty field; familiarity with less common diseases.
• Working knowledge of state health care laws, licensing board regulations and controlled substance regulations.
• Ability to assess, diagnose and effectively treat common medical diseases and injuries.
• Ability to use appropriate procedural/testing equipment, to see large volume of patients, and to interface with large provider and support staff.
• Minor surgery or surgical assist skills.
• Demonstrate customer-focused service skills.
• Compact License is acceptable in lieu of a Washington RN license.

Nice To Haves

• Two (2) years clinical experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality health care through direct assessment, diagnosis, and formulation/implementation of treatment plan for patients with common acute chronic illnesses and injuries.
• Perform histories and physicals; order, interpret, and follow up on diagnostic studies; order medications; assist with surgery; perform minor surgery; round on patients; and assume on-call responsibilities.
• Perform health maintenance services, including patient education, for well members.
• Refer patients for specialty consultation or difficult problems.
• Document in writing all care in patients permanent medical record in accordance with accepted medical/legal standards.
• Provide all medical care in accordance with accepted practice standards, hospital/clinic protocols, and state licensing guidelines.
• Coordinate, develop or organize patient or department services or programs.
• Assist in developing department/hospital protocols.
• Screen incoming department referrals.
• Coordinate CME activities for department.
• Develop written patient education materials.
• Provide in-service training.
• Proctor NP/PA students.
• Chair or participate on committees such as Breastfeeding Task Force, Regional Controlled Substance Abuse Committee, etc.
• Perform other duties as requested.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: Master's degree