Nurse Practitioner, Job#: SF.0800272

For consideration, please email: Roy.B.Hernandez@KP.org  Click on “Search for Jobs,” and enter Job Number: SF.0800272  This position supports Kaiser Permanente’s code of conduct and compliance by adhering to all laws and regulations, accreditation and Licensure requirements, and internal policies and procedures. Kaiser Permanente is proud to be an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. DEPARTMENT:  UrologySCHEDULE:  Full-time Regular; 40 hours/week; Day shift; Monday through Friday; 8:00AM – 4:30PM.   EDUCATION/LICENSE/CERTIFICATION:  Must have a UPIN or be UPIN eligible which requires a Masters Degree in Nursing and current National Certification from one of the following organizations: American Academy of Nurse Practitioners; American Nurses Credentialing Center; National Certification Corporation for Obstetric, Gynecologic and Neonatal Nursing Specialties; National Certification Board of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners and Nurses.  POSITION SUMMARY: As part of a multi-disciplinary team, the nurse practitioner will coordinate the health, safety, and psychosocial care of frail adults in the Northeast Bay CSA ACE program. The Nurse Practitioner is responsible for the history and physical assessment, diagnosis, treatment plan and ongoing follow-up care for ACE patients, as outlined in protocols and in consultation with the ACE physician. The care provided must be high quality, customer-focused and cost effective. This position reports to the Program Manager and Program Medical Director during the start-up period of one year.As part of the multi-disciplinary case management team, the nurse practitioner will carry out the following duties, with emphasis on medical management of patients and families. QUALIFICATIONS:  Minimum of 3 years direct patient care experience with the frail adult population. Experience with frail adults is specifically defined as having at least a 50% case load of patients 65 years or older within the last 5 years in either the acute or subacute hospital, clinic, or home health setting. Additional educational experience in gerontology (e.g., certificate/degree in gerontology) may be substituted for up to 1 year of direct clinical experience. Exemplary attendance is required. Demonstrated interest in and sensitivity to the frail adult population and their needs and experience with case management for these patients and their caregivers/families. Demonstrated organizational skills and ability to work independently and take initiative. Must demonstrate a strong customer service orientation. Must demonstrate effective communication and organizational skills. Must demonstrate, or be willing to develop, knowledge and skills in using patient care/tracking information systems. Must simultaneously coordinate multiple issues and priorities while being available to provide direct patient care to all assigned ACE patients. Must demonstrate good working relations with peers, physicians, and other staff both at Kaiser Permanente and community agencies. Must be flexible and skilled at negotiation.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:  1. Prior Urology/Surgery and/or Operating Room Assisting, training and experience2. Minimum 3 years experience as Nurse Practitioner preferred3. 1 year inpatient/hospital based experience4. Prior critical care experience highly preferred5. excellent communication skills, both verbal and written required6. ability to perform in high volume practice7. excellent customer service orientation required8. ability to establish and maintain excellent working relationships with patients, staff and physicians9. Demonstrates ability to assess health status and develop plan of care, ensuring appropriate follow up in accordance  with established approved Physician Assistant protocols and standards of care.10.  must demonstrate effective problem solving activities11.  must be role model to co-workers in all areas12.  must demonstrate ability to collaborative efforts with physicians, managers, peers and employees13.  must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment14.  In all interactions with patients, members, physicians, staff and visitors, demonstrate service oriented behaviors that include culturally sensitive good manners, respect, and polite communications. Demonstrate openness to creative and innovative approaches to providing serviceSKILLS TESTING:  N/ADUTIES:  DIRECT PATIENT CARE Performs initial and ongoing medical, functional, and psychosocial assessments of patients and families on a timely, appropriate basis. Discusses patient needs and desires with the patient and family, and uses them as a factor in the life care path, interventions, and treatment. Participates in the development of the life care path and clinical maps (paths) for patients based on patient assessment and team conferences, and ensures effective implementation. Provides direct patient care and services; including but not limited to: medications, including furnishing, treatments, patient education, and appropriate follow-up/referral. Monitors the patient's progress, as needed and as appropriate. Documents patient care in a timely, accurate, and concise manner. Shares responsibility for telephone triage for all ACE program patients in the Northeast Bay. Shares responsibility for being "on-call" evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays to assist patients during urgent situations. Provides crisis intervention, as needed. Indentifies and coordinates the learning needs of patients and families. Acts as a patient/family/caregiver advocate. Establishes priorities for patient care based on essential patient needs and available resources of personnel, equipment, and supplies. Evaluates effectiveness of care given by all ACE team members.  CARE COORDINATION Reviews patient charts to assist in the patient selection process. Collects, enters, and uses data from past/current utilization, the medical record, and the patient and family to help determine patient care needs; evaluates and makes decisions based on this data. Identifies gaps in the health care delivery system and ensures the patient and family receive necessary services. Comprehensively documents all patient and family activity as it applies to the patient's overall health, safety, and emotional well-being. Participates actively in all team conferences related to the nurse practitioners assigned patient load.  PROGRAM COORDINATION Identifies, integrates and coordinates Kaiser Permanente and community health care resources and services for ACE patients and their families/caregivers. Participates in educational opportunities to enhance learning for self and others. Acts as a consultant/resource to medical center staff. Develop, review, and update policies and procedures, protocols, and care paths. Participate in quality assurance and improvement. Supervise the work of the Medical Assistant, as appropriate. Responsible for other duties, as indicated by either the physician or the person's direct supervisor.  DEPARTMENT SPECIFIC DUTIES:  Provides health care services to members under the direction of the department Chief or physicians. The Physician Assistant examines patients, performs comprehensive physical examination, and compiles medical data including health history and results of physical exam. Administers or orders diagnostic tests such as X Rays, lab tests and interprets test results for deviations from normal. Develops and implements patient management plans, records progress notes and assists with provision of continuity of care. Assist physician in Operating Room, Emergency Department and various clinic sites. Additional Information Position Type: Full Time, Employee