Nurse Practitioner - Clinic Family Practice - $57-88 per hour

Kaiser Permanente is seeking a Nurse Practitioner Clinic Family Practice for a job in Portland, Oregon.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty : Family Practice
• Discipline : Nurse Practitioner
• Duration : Ongoing
• 24 hours per week
• Shift : 8 hours, days
• Employment Type : Staff

Job Summary :

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

Essential 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 (may include performing histories and physicals;
• ordering, interpreting, and following up on diagnostic studies; ordering medications; assisting with surgery; performing minor surgery;

rounding on patients; and assuming 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 (including supervision by a physician), and state licensing guidelines.

Coordinate, develop or organize patient or department services or programs. Examples include, but are not limited to : 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.

Basic Qualifications : Experience Education

Graduate of ANA-approved NP or AMA-approved PA or Child Health Associate training program (both provide masters or equivalent degrees) or equivalent requirements to meet State licensure.

License, Certification, Registration

• This job requires credentials from multiple states. Credentials from the primary work state are required before hire. Additional Credentials from the secondary work state(s) are required post 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
• 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

Additional Requirements :

• 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.
• Important to know limitations and when to refer patients.
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications :

Two (2) years clinical experience.

Kaiser Permanente Job ID #1306975. Posted job title : Nurse Practitioner Or Physician Assistant Multi Clinic Float

About Kaiser Permanente

At the heart of health care, you'll find Kaiser Permanente. As the nations leading not-for-profit, integrated health plan, we make a difference in the lives of members, patients, and communities across the country.

With 39 hospitals and more than 734 locations in eight states and the District of Columbia, we proudly serve more than 12.

7 million members from coast to coast. Whether you choose to join a hospital in the Northwest, a clinic in Southern California, or a medical office in the Mid-Atlantic, we have many opportunities for you to shape the future of care.

Our teams are empowered to advance impactful and extraordinary care for all by pioneering health outcomes, encouraging diverse viewpoints, and creating new opportunities for learning and advancement.

This covers more than our members and our employees; it also reaches far into our communities. Together, we're proudly working as one for a healthier today and tomorrow.