Kaiser Permanente - Redwood City, CA
posted about 2 months ago
Full-time - Mid Level
Redwood City, CA
Ambulatory Health Care Services
About the position
The Nurse Practitioner II in Neuro/Surgery at Kaiser Permanente is responsible for assessing and coordinating care for patients with neurological conditions. This role involves conducting physical examinations, collaborating with healthcare teams, and ensuring quality patient care in accordance with established protocols. The NP will work in a short hour evening shift and report to the Chief of the designated service and the Department Manager.
Responsibilities
- Conducts age-appropriate assessments of patients, including history taking and physical examination consistent with department protocol.
- Performs ongoing systematic assessment/data collection focusing on various patient statuses including physiological, psychosocial, cultural, spiritual, and cognitive.
- Consults with supervising physician or other clinicians as dictated by patient need and assessment findings.
- Participates with physicians and other clinicians to assure effective patient care consistent with quality indicators.
- Reviews medical records for follow-up or ordering of diagnostic studies under established protocols.
- Establishes and maintains communication with other healthcare providers and departments to ensure operational efficiency and continuity of care.
- Establishes effective working relationships with healthcare team members, patients, and families, acknowledging staff rights and cultural beliefs.
- Delegates appropriately and coordinates duties/activities of healthcare team members, evaluating the effectiveness of care given by team members.
- Demonstrates knowledge of safety principles and performs efficiently in emergency situations following established protocols.
- Participates in unit and department Performance Improvement activities and nursing research as requested.
Requirements
- Minimum of 6 months experience as a nurse practitioner.
- One (1) year of experience as a NP providing specialized care for neurological conditions within the past three (3) years.
- Masters Degree in Nursing or equivalent qualifications as per Kaiser Permanente policy.
- Completion of a masters program in Adult NP, Family practice NP, Acute Care NP, or Pediatric NP.
Nice-to-haves
- Experience in a specialty role related to neurology or surgery.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401k retirement plan
- Paid time off
- Continuing education support
