Nurse Practitioner Ii - Dermatology

• Reviews medical record for follow up or ordering of diagnostic studies under established protocols.
• If practicing in a specialty role, fulfills the expectations established for the particular role.
• Consults with supervising physician or other clinicians as dictated by patient need and assessment findings.
• Delegates appropriately and coordinates duties/activities of health care team members. Evaluates effectiveness of care given by team members.
• Perform other related duties as necessary.
• 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.
• 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 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.
• 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 to document, track and convey information.
• 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.
• Conducts age appropriate assessments of patients, including history taking and physical examination consistent with department protocol.
• Establishes effective working relationships with members of the health care team, patients, and families. Acknowledges staff rights and cultural and ethical beliefs.
• 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.
• 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.
• Participates in unit and department Performance Improvement activities. Participates in nursing research activities as requested. Identifies and solves problems effectively.

• One (1) year (within the last three (3) years) experience as NP in a cosmetic dermatology practice administering injections and cosmetic filler agents, educating and consulting with patients on pre and post care treatment processes.
• Minimum of 6 months experience as a nurse practitioner.

• Masters Degree in Nursing (unless already a Kaiser Permanente employee who was grandfathered in prior to California Business and Professions Code requirement in January 1, 2008)

• Completion of a Masters Program in Adult NP or Family Practice NP required.

• Nurse Practitioner Certificate (California)

• Nurse Practitioner Furnishing Number (California)

• Registered Nurse License (California)

• National Provider Identifier required at hire

• Nurse Practitioner National Certificate

• Basic Life Support

• 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.)
• Also refer to Position Specifications outlined in the appropriate collective bargaining agreement.
• Candidates must meet requirements to apply for PTAN (Provider Transaction Account Number) at the time of hire and apply within 30 days of hire
• Experience with laser directed treatments may be required.

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PrimaryLocation : California,Union City,Union City Medical Offices A
HoursPerWeek : 40
Shift : Day
Workdays : Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
WorkingHoursStart : 08:30 AM
WorkingHoursEnd : 05:00 PM
Job Schedule : Full-time
Job Type : Standard
Employee Status : Regular
Employee Group/Union Affiliation : A10|NNU|California Nurse's Association
Job Level : Individual Contributor
Job Category : Nursing Licensed & Nurse Practitioners
Department : Union City Medical Offices A - Dermatology - 0206
Travel : Yes, 25 % of the Time
Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, parental status, ancestry, disability, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information, other distinguishing characteristics of diversity and inclusion, or any other protected status.