What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant-GI AC Clinic position at Kaiser Permanente?
Job Summary:
Provide high quality gastroenterology care to Kaiser Permanente members in a cost effective manner and in accordance with accepted professional practice standards, in collaboration with other health care providers.
Essential Responsibilities:
- At time of hire, able to do history & physical exams, order diagnostic tests and discharge from ACU. In the future, and after orientation/training, will provide GI call coverage with physician on regular department rotation. Provide gastroenterology consultative care for hospitalized patients during weekdays and/or weekends.
- At time of hire, assessing the physical, developmental, and psychosocial health status of patients through the collection of health data such as comprehensive history taking, physical examination, initiation and interpretation of laboratory tests and other diagnostic tools. Diagnosing and managing acute episodic health problems, as well as chronic health problems; prescribing medication and ordering other non-pharmacological therapies; assisting patients to maintain current level of health and prevent further illness through health screening, identification of risk factors, and counseling. Perform other duties as requested.
Qualifications:
Basic Qualifications:
Experience
- N/A
Education
- Graduate of ANA approved N.P. or AMA approved P.A. training program or equivalent.
License, Certification, Registration
- Nurse Practitioner License (Oregon) required at hire AND Nurse Practitioner National Certificate AND Registered Nurse License (Washington) AND Registered Nurse License (Oregon) AND Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner License (Washington)
- Physician Assistant License (Oregon) AND Physician Assistant National Certificate AND Drug Enforcement Administration Registration AND National Provider Identifier required at hire AND Physician Assistant License (Washington)
Additional Requirements:
- Thorough knowledge of gastrointestinal diseases and their medical/procedural treatment.
- Working knowledge of state health laws, licensing board regulations and controlled substance regulations. Important to know limitations and when to refer patients to the Gastroenterologist.
- Ability to assess, diagnose and plan effective treatment for gastrointestinal diseases for inpatients and outpatients.
- Compact License is acceptable in lieu of a Washington RN license.
Preferred Qualifications:
- N/A
