Physician Assistant / Nurse Practitioner - Float Pool
Company: Kaiser
Location: Denver
Posted on: May 30, 2025
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Job Description:
SIGN ON BONUS ELIGIBLE POSITION!UFCW Local 7 - $57.36 -
$66.76
"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:
-https://www.lmpartnership.org/local-contracts. - - -
Job Summary:APN: Practices professional nursing by the performance
of both independent nursing 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 nursing care and advanced clinical skillsto
evaluate, diagnose, and treat human disease, pain, injury, physical
or mental conditions, health maintenance and promotion, supportive
and restorative care.PA: Practices medicine as delegated by and
under the supervision of a physician 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 COLLECTION
--- Obtains 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.
ASSESSMENT
--- Formulates an accurate and appropriate diagnosis based on
elicited data, and includes differential diagnoses as
appropriate.
TREATMENT PLANNING
--- Develops and implements treatment plans that are aligned with
the practice preferences of the Collaborating/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 CONSIDERATIONS
--- Performs procedures within the limits of their expertise and in
accordance with the State Regulations and Organizational
Policies.
PATIENT EDUCATION AND COUNSELING
--- Educates 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.
DOCUMENTATION
--- Documents 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 TASKS
--- Observes 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 STATEMENTS
--- Makes 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 EXPECTATIONS
--- Assumes 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
Collaborating/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.Basic Qualifications:ExperienceAdditional Requirements:
--- Must obtain and remain credentialed by the Colorado Permanente
Medical Group by start date.
--- For positions requiring the administration of procedural
sedation, ACLS certification and procedural sedation competency
required within ninety (90) days of hire.Education
Keywords: Kaiser, Littleton , Physician Assistant / Nurse Practitioner - Float Pool, Healthcare , Denver, Colorado
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