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Kaiser Permanente

Physician Assistant / Nurse Practitioner - Urology

Kaiser Permanente, Denver, Colorado, United States, 80285

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Job Summary APN: Practices professional nursing by performing 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, and supportive and restorative care.

PA: Practices medicine as delegated by and under the supervision of a physician following 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, and supportive and restorative care.

Essential Responsibilities

DATA COLLECTION

Obtains a pertinent medical history, performs an appropriate physical examination, and reviews relevant laboratory or radiologic studies to assess the patient’s medical, physical, psychological, and socio‑economic status.

Has full access to patient medical records and other pertinent information.

ASSESSMENT

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

TREATMENT PLANNING

Develops and implements treatment plans aligned with the practice preferences of the collaborating/supervising physician(s), including orders for medication and/or other treatment modalities, additional testing, consultation, and follow‑up provisions.

Provides care with attention to safety, efficiency, and cost effectiveness.

Prioritizes and adapts plans to each patient’s circumstances.

PROCEDURAL CONSIDERATIONS

Performs procedures within expertise limits and in accordance with state regulations and organizational policies.

PATIENT EDUCATION AND COUNSELING

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

Promotes available culturally sensitive, evidence‑based, patient‑centered health and resource information that enables informed choice.

DOCUMENTATION

Documents all examination data, diagnostic impressions, appropriate codes, and other patient care activities in the medical record, including names of consulted physicians or providers.

OTHER TASKS

Observes universal precaution principles.

Conducts telephonic and virtual encounters as appropriate.

Manages assigned in‑basket tasks.

Acts in emergency situations as necessary.

Performs other clinical/administrative duties as directed.

VALUE STATEMENTS

Places patients at the primary focus of actions; fosters compassionate, productive patient relationships.

Leads the health‑care team through influence, innovation, and modeling effective, integrated patient care and exemplary service.

Promotes a physically safe and confidential care environment.

Collaborates with all health‑care team members.

Seeks advice and consultation when personal limitations exist.

Acknowledges the impact of personal values and cultural differences on the patient‑provider relationship.

PROFESSIONAL EXPECTATIONS

Maintains clinical competence through continuing education and other activities.

Maintains professional certification and active licensure.

Participates in quality assurance activities, including peer review.

Trains and mentors new employees, colleagues, and students.

Undergoes quality evaluation by the collaborating/supervising physician(s) per state and KFHP/CPMG policies.

Evaluates personal performance and sets annual goals aligned with KFHP regional expectations.

Maintains up‑to‑date knowledge of relevant federal, state, and organizational laws, rules, and policies.

Educates and promotes the roles of the APN/PA to patients and team members.

Experience Basic Qualifications: N/A.

Education

For APNs: Master’s Degree in Nursing; Graduation from an accredited graduate nursing program approved by the Colorado State Board of Nursing.

For PAs: Bachelor’s Degree required; Graduation from a program accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC‑PA).

License, Certification, Registration

Physician Assistant License (Colorado) and Pathologist’s Assistant Certificate from the National Commission for the Certification of Physician Assistants.

Registered Nurse License (Colorado), Nurse Practitioner‑Pediatrics Certification, Nurse Practitioner‑Family Certification, Nurse Practitioner National Certificate, and Advanced Practice Nurse Registration (Colorado).

Basic Life Support within 3 months of hire.

National Provider Identifier required at hire.

Drug Enforcement Administration Registration.

Additional Requirements

Must obtain and remain credentialed by the Colorado Permanente Medical Group by start date.

For procedural sedation positions, ACLS certification and procedural sedation competency required within 90 days of hire.

Preferred Qualifications N/A.

Position Coverage Franklin & Rock Creek and all hospital sites.

Seniority Level Entry level.

Employment Type Full‑time.

Job Function Health Care Provider.

Industries Hospitals and Health Care.

Locations and Salary:

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