Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner - Urgent Care - Float Pool

SIGN ON BONUS ELIGIBLE POSITION! May be entitled to translation / bilingual, shift or other wage premiums as governed by the applicable collective bargaining agreement.

Please refer to the respective collective bargaining agreement for additional information on such wage premiums : Job Summary : Practices medicine as delegated by and under the supervision of a physician in accordance with accepted practice standards or practices profession nursing by the performance of both independent nursing functions and delegated medical functions in accordance with accepted practice standards Utilizes specialized knowledge, judgment, and skills involving the application of biological, physical, social, and behavioral science principles.

Functions include patient advocacy and the initiation and performance of medical care to evaluate, diagnose, and treat human disease, pain, injury, physical or mental conditions, health maintenance and promotion, supportive and restorative care.

Essential Responsibilities : DATA COLLECTIONObtains a pertinent medical history, performs an appropriate physical examination, and reviews relevant laboratory or radiologic (or other) studies to assess the patients medical, physical, psychological, and relevant socio-economic status.

Will have full access to patient medical records and other information pertinent to those patients under his / her care.ASSESSMENTFormulates an accurate and appropriate diagnosis based on elicited data and includes differential diagnoses as appropriate.

TREATMENT PLANNINGDevelops and implements treatment plans that are aligned with the practice preferences of the Supervising Physician(s) including orders for medication and / or other treatment modalities, the need for additional testing, consultation to other providers, and follow-up provisions.

Provides care with attention to safety, efficiency, and cost effectiveness.Plans are appropriately prioritized and adapted to the patient and circumstance.

PROCEDURAL CONSIDERATIONSPerforms procedures within the limits of their expertise and in accordance with the State Regulations and Organizational Policies.

PATIENT EDUCATION AND COUNSELINGEducates and counsels patients and their families regarding their treatment plan, including disease prevention and health promotion.

Promotes the availability of culturally-sensitive health and resource information that is evidence-based, patient centered, and enables informed choice.

DOCUMENTATIONDocuments all examination data, diagnostic impressions, appropriate codes, and other patient care activities in the medical record, including the name(s) of any consulted physicians or other providers.

OTHER TASKSObserves the principles and techniques of Universal Precautions.Conducts telephonic and virtual encounters as appropriate.

Manages assigned in-basket tasks.Takes necessary and appropriate actions in emergency situations.Performs other clinical / administrative duties as directed.

VALUE STATEMENTSMakes the patient the primary focus of their actions; develops and sustains productive and compassionate patient relationships.

Leads the health care team by influence, innovation, and by modeling integrated effective patient care and exemplary service.

Promotes and maintains a physically safe and confidential environment for care.Collaborates with all members of the health care team.

Knows their personal limitations and when to seek advice and / or consultation from other members of the health care team.

Understands and acknowledges the impact of personal values and cultural differences on the patient-provider relationship.

PROFESSIONAL EXPECTATIONSAssumes responsibility for maintaining clinical competence through participation in continuing education and other activities.

Maintains professional certification and active licensure.Participates in quality assurance activities including the Peer Review process.

Participates in the training and / or mentoring of new employees, colleagues, and students.Has the quality of their care evaluated by the Supervising Physician(s) as stipulated by State and / or KFHP / CPMG policies.

Evaluates personal performance and establishes annual goals aligned with KFHP regional expectations. Maintains a working knowledge of, and complies with relevant (Federal, State, and / or Organizational) laws, rules, and policies;

including licensure and certification.Educates and promotes the roles of the APN / PA to patients and members of the health care team.

Must adhere to established policies, procedures, and / or guidelines in place for administering care to designated patient population.

The union and the company are currently reviewing the responsibilities / qualifications of this position.#2024ANCCBasic Qualifications : ExperienceMinimum of one (1) year of experience as a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner in an emergency room, urgent care, or acute care environment is required OR a minimum of three (3) years of experience as a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner in an ambulatory clinical care setting in an integrated care system along with the successful completion of the KPCO Urgent Care Residency Program before hire OR are you a KPCO Urgent Care Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner hired before 2 / 1 / 2020.

EducationBachelors Degree required. Graduation from a program accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA) or Masters degree of Nursing and graduate from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.

License, Certification, RegistrationAdvanced Practice Nurse Registration (Colorado) AND Nurse Practitioner National Certificate AND Registered Nurse License (Colorado)ORPhysician Assistant License (Colorado) AND Physician Assistant National CertificateNational Provider Identifier required at hirePediatric Advanced Life Support within 3 months of hireDrug Enforcement Administration Registration required at hireBasic Life Support within 3 months of hireAdvanced Cardiac Life Support within 3 months of hireAdditional Requirements : Candidates will be required to participate in a clinical / behavioral and panel interview composed of Management, CPMG, and Local 7.

Must obtain and remain credentialed by the Colorado Permanente Medical Group by start date.Ability to successfully complete generic and department -specific skills validation and competency testing.

Ability to work with a multidisciplinary team; demonstrated customer service skills, interpersonal skills and communication skills.

For positions requiring the administration of procedural sedation, ACLS certification and procedural sedation competency required within 90 days of hire.

Taxonomy codes required at time of hire.Preferred Qualifications : Three (3) years of Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner clinical experience within the last four (4) years preferred.

Notes : ACLS, BLS, PALs and the successful completion of an UC APP Assessment required within 90 days of hire.COMPANY : KAISERTITLE : Physician Assistant / Nurse Practitioner - Urgent Care - Float PoolLOCATION : Denver, ColoradoREQNUMBER : 1305853External hires must pass a background check / drug screen.

Qualified applicants with arrest and / or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with Federal, state and local laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran, or disability status.