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RNP I\PA I PD Lancaster, CA

Performs complete physical examinations, including ordering, interpreting & evaluating diagnostic tests & examinations. Assumes on-going responsibility for each patient from discovery of the disorder to recovery. Diagnoses & treats both chronic & episodic disorders including complications of otherwise normal processes. Establishes & documents the health care plan & prognosis, maintaining records of each case that are sufficiently complete for any physician reviewing them to evaluate the effectiveness of the plan. Initiates drug therapy, taking responsibility for such therapy when performed prior to consultation w/ a physician. Determines when the patient has recovered from the disorder & releases the patient.
Essential Functions:
Information will be added based on hiring manager submission

Qualifications:

Notes:
-Includes weekends and holidays
- Will be required to work in various areas of the clinic, including pediatrics and primary care

Basic Qualifications:
- Graduate of an accredited RN and NP Program
- Master's Degree* (* effective 5/23/07 for those not previously grandfathered in)
- Current California RN License
- Current California Nurse Practitioner Certificate
- Maintain current national certification from approved organizations (American Nurses Credentialing Center, American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, National Certification Corporation for Obstetric, Gynecologic and Neonatal Nursing Specialties, or the Pediatric Nursing Certification Board)
- DEA Registration Number required
- California Furnishing Number
- American Heart Association BCLS, ACLS, PALS
National Provider Identification Number (NPI) and be an approved Medicare provider.
- Minimum 1 year experience unless specified by department.
- If department elects to hire a new grad NP, the California Furnishing Number and if applicable, the DEA Registration Number, must be obtained within 12 months of hire. In this case, the probationary period would also be extended from 6 to 12 months.
- Consistently demonstrating the knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors necessary to provide superior and culturally sensitive service to each other, to our members, and to purchasers, contracted providers and vendors. Kaiser Permanente is an EEO/AA Employer.

Registered Nurse Practitioners must have UPIN or be eligible, which means Masters Degree in Nursing and National Certification (must be one of the following: The 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; Oncology Nurses Certification Corporation; Critical Care Certification Corporation).

Physician Assistants must have UPIN or be UPIN eligible with National Certification (NCCPA) - National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants. Those external applicants who are hired who do not have UPIN but are UPIN eligible must obtain within six (6) months from hire.

Preferred Qualifications:
- Emergency department experience

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