Nurse Practitioner II - Modesto Hospital - Head and Neck (Full Time) Multi -Medical Center
Company: Kaiser
Location: Modesto
Posted on: June 29, 2025
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Job Description:
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/electronically, collaborates with others in the department
to assure smooth flow of patient care consistent with established
quality indicators 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:
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. Consults with supervising
physician or other clinicians as dictated by patient need and
assessment findings. 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. Reviews medical record for follow up or
ordering of diagnostic studies under established protocols.
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.
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. 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 to document, track and convey
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. 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. Education
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
masters program in Adult NP, Family Practice NP, Acute Care NP or
Pediatric NP required: Adult, Family or Acute NP if practice
limited to adults; Family or Pedi NP if practice limited to
pediatric patients.If only caring for specific patient population
of adult or pediatrics then Acute Adult NP or Acute Pediatric NP
required. License, Certification, Registration Nurse Practitioner
Certificate (California) Nurse Practitioner Furnishing Number
(California) Registered Nurse License (California) Basic Life
Support Nurse Practitioner National Certificate National Provider
Identifier required at hire 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. Preferred
Qualifications: PrimaryLocation : California,Modesto,Modesto
Medical Offices HoursPerWeek : 40 Shift : Day Workdays : Mon, Tue,
Wed, Thu, Fri WorkingHoursStart : 08:00 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 : Modesto
Hospital - Head and Neck - 0206 Travel : Yes, 25 % of the Time
Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to
fair, respectful, and inclusive workplaces. Applicants will be
considered for employment without regard to race, religion, sex,
age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other
protected characteristic or status.
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