Nurse Practitioner General Surgery Level II

1 month ago

Modesto, California, United States Kaiser Permanente Full time
Job Summary:

The Nurse Practitioner (NP) is responsible for the assessment and care of patients in the General Surgery department. The NP performs physical examinations, confers with patients, and collaborates with other healthcare professionals to ensure smooth patient care. The NP reports to the Chief of the General Surgery department and the Department Manager.

Essential Responsibilities:
  • Conducts age-appropriate assessments of patients, including history taking and physical examination, consistent with department protocol.
  • Performs assessment/data collection in an ongoing systematic manner, focusing on physiologic, psychosocial, cultural, spiritual, and cognitive status; patient/family education, family involvement, and patient advocacy.
  • Consults with supervising physicians or other clinicians as dictated by patient need and assessment findings.
  • Participates with physicians and other clinicians in the department to ensure effective patient care consistent with quality indicators for patients cared for in the General Surgery department.
  • Reviews medical records for follow-up or ordering of diagnostic studies under established protocols.
  • Establishes and maintains communication with other healthcare providers and departments to ensure operational efficiency and effectiveness and to promote consistency and continuity of care.
  • Establishes effective working relationships with members of the healthcare team, patients, and families. Acknowledges staff rights and cultural and ethical beliefs.
  • Delegates appropriately and coordinates duties/activities of healthcare team members. Evaluates effectiveness of care given by team members.
  • 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 the 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 healthcare team. Demonstrates proficiency in the use of computers and telecommunication modalities to document, track, and convey information.
  • Performs other related duties as necessary.
Basic Qualifications:
  • Minimum of 6 months experience as a nurse practitioner.
  • One (1) year of experience within the past three (3) years as a NP providing care for patients undergoing surgical procedures and/or those who have undergone surgical/invasive procedures.
Additional Requirements:
  • Must meet credentialing requirements established for nurse practitioners within the Kaiser system (Masters Degree in Nursing and National Certification from one of the following organizations: American Academy of Nurse Practitioners; American Credentialing Center; National Certification Corporation for Obstetric, Gynecologic and Neonatal Nursing Specialties; National Certification Board of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners and Nurses).
  • Candidates must meet requirements to apply for PTAN (Provider Transaction Account Number) at the time of hire and apply within 30 days of hire.
  • Also refer to Position Specifications outlined in the appropriate collective bargaining agreement.
  • RN First Assist experience required if assisting with surgical procedures.

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