Physician Assistant​/ObGyn​/California​/Nurse Practitioner​/Physician Assistant

Job Summary

Nurse practitioners (NP) provide health care services to patients who may have acute episodic conditions or chronic problems, as well as those seeking health evaluation, preventive care and/or education and counseling. NPs provide care in areas within KP in primary care or specialty departments consistent with their educational preparation following the Regional Standardized Procedures and Process Protocols for Ambulatory and Hospital-Based Practice.

They perform complete physical examinations, including ordering, interpreting and evaluating diagnostic tests and examinations. Assume on‑going responsibility for each patient from discovery of the disorder to recovery. Diagnose and treat both chronic and episodic disorders including complications of otherwise normal processes. Establish and document the health care plan and diagnosis, maintain records of each case that are sufficiently complete for any physician reviewing them to evaluate the effectiveness of the plan.

Consistently demonstrates the knowledge, skills, abilities and behaviors necessary to provide superior and culturally sensitive service to each other, to our members and to customers, contracted providers and vendors.

• Collect subjective data (obtain history).
• Collect objective data (perform a physical exam).
• Develop an assessment (diagnosis).
• Develop and implement a management plan.
• Facilitate the referral of patients to the appropriate health facilities, agencies and resources within the community.
• Order pharmacologic interventions.
• Develop and implement an educational plan.
• Plan for appropriate follow‑up care.
• Consistently supports compliance and the Principles of Responsibility by maintaining privacy, confidentiality, protecting assets, acting ethically and reporting non‑compliance; adheres to federal, state and local laws, accreditation, licensing requirements (if applicable), and Kaiser Permanente policies and procedures.

Experience:

• Minimum one (1) year experience unless specified by department as an NP or PA.

Education:

• Graduate of an accredited RN and NP Program OR graduate of an accredited PA program.
• Masters Degree in Nursing (effective 1/1/03 for those not previously grandfathered in by CMS – NP only).

License, Certification, Registration:

• Nurse Practitioner Furnishing Number (California) AND Nurse Practitioner National Certificate AND Nurse Practitioner Certificate (California) AND Registered Nurse License (California).
• Physician Assistant License (California) AND Physician Assistant National Certificate.
• National Provider Identifier.
• Basic Life Support.

Additional Requirements:

• Willing to consider Physician Assistant job code 30008.
• Current DEA Registration Number, if applicable.

If the department elects to hire a new‑grad NP or PA, the California Furnishing Number and, if applicable, the DEA Registration Number must be obtained within twelve (12) months of hire. The probationary period would also be extended from six (6) to twelve (12) months.

Preferred Qualifications: N/A

Notes: ACLS/PALS not required.

Primary

Location:

California, Bakersfield, Discovery Plaza Medical Offices.

Hours per Week: 1.

Shift: Day.

Workdays:
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri.

Working Hours:

08:00 AM – 05:00 PM.

Job Schedule:

Per Diem.

Job Type: Standard.

Employee Status:
Regular.

Employee Group/Union Affiliation: B13|AFSCME|UNAC.

Job Level: Individual Contributor.

Job Category:
Nursing Licensed & Nurse Practitioners.

Department:
Discovery Plaza MOB - Obstetrics/Gyn-Reg Clin - 0806.

Travel:
Yes, 10% 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.