Physician Assistant / Nurse Practitioner - Primary Care, Aurora - Smoky Hill

Description :

UFCW Local 7 - $58.51 - $85.02

"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 :

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 skills to 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.

Formulates an accurate and appropriate diagnosis based on elicited data and includes differential diagnoses as appropriate.

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.

Performs procedures within the limits of their expertise and in accordance with the State Regulations and Organizational Policies.

Educates and counsels patients and their families regarding their treatment plan, including disease prevention and health promotion.

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.

Observes the principles and techniques of Universal Precautions.

Makes the patient the primary focus of their actions; develops and sustains productive and compassionate patient relationships.

Assumes responsibility for maintaining clinical competence through participation in continuing education and other activities.

Basic Qualifications :

Experience

Education

License, Certification, Registration

OR

Additional Requirements :

Preferred Qualifications :

Primary Location : Colorado,Aurora,Smoky Hill Medical Offices

Scheduled Weekly Hours : 40

Shift : Variable

Workdays : Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri

Working Hours Start : 12 : 01 AM

Working Hours End : 11 : 59 PM

Job Schedule : Full-time

Job Type : Standard

Worker Location : Onsite

Employee Status : Regular

Employee Group / Union Affiliation : C02|UFCW|Local 7

Job Level : Individual Contributor

Department : Smoky Hill Medical Offices - Primary Care - 1608

Pay Range : $58.51 - $85.02 / hour

Travel : Yes, 25 % of the Time

On-site : Work location is on-site (KP designated office, medical office building or hospital). Worker location must align with Kaiser Permanente's Authorized States policy. 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.

Colorado Residents : In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.