Job Summary:

　　The Nurse Practitioner (NP) is responsible for the assessment of selected patients in the designated service. The NP performs physical examinations, confers with patients in person and by phone, collaborates with others in the department to assure smooth flow of patient care consistent with established quality indictors and participates in the overall coordination of patient care. The NP reports to the Chief of the designated service and to the Department Manager.

　　Essential Responsibilities:

　　This description is for recruitment posting purposes only. It has not received full HR review and approval.

　　Practices under the standard procedure established for the NP role consistent with Kaiser Permanente policy and in accordance with requirement set forth by the California Board of Registered Nursing.

　　Conducts age appropriate assessments of patients, including history taking and physical examination consistent with department protocol.

　　Performs assessment/data collection in an on-going systematic manner, focusing on physiologic, psychosocial, cultural, spiritual and cognitive status; patient/family education, family involvement and patient advocacy.

　　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.

　　Consults with supervising physician or other clinicians as dictated by patient need and assessment findings.

　　Reviews medical record for follow up or ordering of diagnostic studies under established protocols.

　　Manages health problems of patients in accordance with established protocols and/or consultation with supervising physician.

　　Establishes and maintains communication with other health care providers and departments to ensure operational efficiency and effectiveness and to promote consistency and continuity of care.

　　Maintains appropriate documentation.

　　Performs other related duties as necessary.

　　Establishes effective working relationships with members of the health care team, patients, and families. Acknowledges staff rights and cultural and ethical beliefs.

　　Delegates appropriately and coordinates duties/activities of health care team members. Evaluates effectiveness of care given by team members.

　　Utilizes effective communication methods and skills, following lines of authority, as appropriate.

　　Demonstrates knowledge of and applies safety principles as identified by the institution. Performs efficiently in emergency situations following established protocols, remaining calm, informing appropriate persons, and documenting events.

　　Demonstrates responsibility and accountability for own professional practice. Participates regularly in staff development activities for unit and department personnel. Demonstrates knowledge of legal issues, including patient confidentiality and risk management in all aspects of patient care and unit functioning.

　　Participates in unit and department Performance Improvement activities. Participates in nursing research activities as requested. Identifies and solves problems effectively.

　　Demonstrates a service philosophy in all interactions with patients, families, and all members of the health care team.

　　Demonstrates proficiency in the use of computers and telecommunication modalities in documenting, tracking and conveying information.

　　If practicing in a specialty role, fulfills the expectations established for the particular role.

　　Perform other related duties as necessary.

　　Basic Qualifications:

　　Experience

　　Minimum of 6 months experience as a nurse practitioner. See job duties for specific experience requirements for specialty services.

　　Meets credentialing requirements established for nurse practitioners within the Kaiser system.

　　Demonstrated knowledge of the NP scope of practice.

　　Demonstrated commitment to service orientation (members, staff, and providers).

　　Demonstrated effective written and oral communication skills (in English).

　　Good interpersonal skills.

　　Also refer to Position Specifications outlined in the appropriate collective bargaining agreement.

　　Education

　　High School Diploma/GED.Graduate of an accredited registered nursing program and completion of the current hours required by the BRN of RN student clinical experience; OR Graduate of registered nursing program and either: 1) 2000 hours of RN experience in clinical area of specialty from a licensed acute care facility within three (3) years of graduation; or 2) graduate of an accredited licensed vocational nursing program that includes clinical student experience in acute care and has worked 2000 hours as a licensed vocational nurse within the clinical area of specialty within three (3) years before graduation.Completion of NP program at the Masters level with certification.License, Certification, Registration

　　Neonatal Nurse Practitioner Certificate OR Nurse Practitioner-Pediatrics Certification OR Nurse Practitioner-Women's Health Certification OR Nurse Practitioner-Acute Care Certification

　　Nurse Practitioner Certificate (California)

　　Drug Enforcement Administration Registration required at hire

　　National Provider Identifier

　　Basic Life Support

　　Additional Requirements:

　　N/A

　　Preferred Qualifications:

　　N/A

　　COMPANY: KAISER

　　TITLE: OBGyn Nurse Practitioner

　　LOCATION: Oakland, California

　　REQNUMBER: 1235264

　　External 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.