Kaiser Permanente
Nurse Practitioner II - Oncology (San Jose, On-Call)
Kaiser Permanente, San Jose, California, United States, 95199
Nurse Practitioner II – Oncology (San Jose, On-Call)
The Nurse Practitioner (NP) is responsible for the assessment of selected patients in the designated oncology 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
Practice under the standard procedure established for the NP role consistent with Kaiser Permanente policy and California Board of Registered Nursing requirements.
Conduct age‑appropriate assessments of patients, including history taking and physical examination consistent with department protocol.
Perform systematic assessment/data collection focusing on physiologic, psychosocial, cultural, spiritual, and cognitive status; patient/family education; family involvement; and patient advocacy.
Consult with a supervising physician or other clinicians as dictated by patient need and assessment findings.
Participate 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.
Review medical records for follow‑up or ordering of diagnostic studies under established protocols.
Establish and maintain communication with other health‑care providers and departments to ensure operational efficiency and effectiveness, and to promote consistency and continuity of care.
Establish effective working relationships with members of the health‑care team, patients, and families; acknowledge staff rights and cultural and ethical beliefs.
Delegate appropriately and coordinate duties/activities of health‑care team members; evaluate the effectiveness of care given by team members.
Demonstrate knowledge of and apply safety principles as identified by the institution; perform efficiently in emergency situations following established protocols.
Demonstrate responsibility and accountability for own professional practice; participate regularly in staff development activities for unit and department personnel; demonstrate knowledge of legal issues, including patient confidentiality and risk management.
Participate in unit and department performance‑improvement activities; participate in nursing research activities as requested; identify and solve problems effectively.
Demonstrate a service philosophy in all interactions with patients, families, and all members of the health‑care team; demonstrate proficiency in the use of computers and telecommunication modalities to document, track, and convey information.
If practicing in a specialty role, fulfill the expectations established for the particular role.
Perform other related duties as necessary.
Experience
Minimum of 6 months experience as a nurse practitioner.
One (1) year of experience within the past three (3) years as an NP providing care for cancer and/or hematological conditions.
For pediatric population: 1 year experience in pediatric oncology required and training in the field of pediatric oncology from APON including chemotherapy administration.
Education
Master’s Degree in Nursing (unless already a Kaiser Permanente employee grandfathered in before January 1, 2008).
Completion of a master’s 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 Pediatric NP if practice limited to pediatric patients; Acute Adult NP or Acute Pediatric NP required if caring for a specific patient population.
License, Certification, Registration
Nurse Practitioner Furnishing Number (California)
Nurse Practitioner Certificate (California)
Registered Nurse License (California)
National Provider Identifier (required at hire)
Basic Life Support
Nurse Practitioner National Certificate
Additional Requirements
Meet credentialing requirements established for nurse practitioners within Kaiser system (Master’s 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).
Meet requirements to apply for PTAN (Provider Transaction Account Number) at the time of hire and apply within 30 days of hire.
Refer to Position Specifications outlined in the appropriate collective bargaining agreement.
Training in oncology from Oncology Nursing Society including chemotherapy administration.
#J-18808-Ljbffr
Essential Responsibilities
Practice under the standard procedure established for the NP role consistent with Kaiser Permanente policy and California Board of Registered Nursing requirements.
Conduct age‑appropriate assessments of patients, including history taking and physical examination consistent with department protocol.
Perform systematic assessment/data collection focusing on physiologic, psychosocial, cultural, spiritual, and cognitive status; patient/family education; family involvement; and patient advocacy.
Consult with a supervising physician or other clinicians as dictated by patient need and assessment findings.
Participate 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.
Review medical records for follow‑up or ordering of diagnostic studies under established protocols.
Establish and maintain communication with other health‑care providers and departments to ensure operational efficiency and effectiveness, and to promote consistency and continuity of care.
Establish effective working relationships with members of the health‑care team, patients, and families; acknowledge staff rights and cultural and ethical beliefs.
Delegate appropriately and coordinate duties/activities of health‑care team members; evaluate the effectiveness of care given by team members.
Demonstrate knowledge of and apply safety principles as identified by the institution; perform efficiently in emergency situations following established protocols.
Demonstrate responsibility and accountability for own professional practice; participate regularly in staff development activities for unit and department personnel; demonstrate knowledge of legal issues, including patient confidentiality and risk management.
Participate in unit and department performance‑improvement activities; participate in nursing research activities as requested; identify and solve problems effectively.
Demonstrate a service philosophy in all interactions with patients, families, and all members of the health‑care team; demonstrate proficiency in the use of computers and telecommunication modalities to document, track, and convey information.
If practicing in a specialty role, fulfill the expectations established for the particular role.
Perform other related duties as necessary.
Experience
Minimum of 6 months experience as a nurse practitioner.
One (1) year of experience within the past three (3) years as an NP providing care for cancer and/or hematological conditions.
For pediatric population: 1 year experience in pediatric oncology required and training in the field of pediatric oncology from APON including chemotherapy administration.
Education
Master’s Degree in Nursing (unless already a Kaiser Permanente employee grandfathered in before January 1, 2008).
Completion of a master’s 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 Pediatric NP if practice limited to pediatric patients; Acute Adult NP or Acute Pediatric NP required if caring for a specific patient population.
License, Certification, Registration
Nurse Practitioner Furnishing Number (California)
Nurse Practitioner Certificate (California)
Registered Nurse License (California)
National Provider Identifier (required at hire)
Basic Life Support
Nurse Practitioner National Certificate
Additional Requirements
Meet credentialing requirements established for nurse practitioners within Kaiser system (Master’s 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).
Meet requirements to apply for PTAN (Provider Transaction Account Number) at the time of hire and apply within 30 days of hire.
Refer to Position Specifications outlined in the appropriate collective bargaining agreement.
Training in oncology from Oncology Nursing Society including chemotherapy administration.
#J-18808-Ljbffr