Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant-CVTS
Provide high quality health care to Kaiser Permanente members in a cost effective manner and in accordance with accepted professional practice standards.
- Provide high-quality health care through active participation in pre-, intra-, and post-operative care for patients in CVT service via direct assessment and formulation/implementation of treatment plan under the guidance of the CVT team physicians. Performing complete pre-operative work-up on patients and performing H & P and patient pre-operative teaching; harvesting conduits and first- assisting in the OR; making rounds and removing lines/tubes/drains on post-operative patients in the ICU and telemetry units; assisting with discharge planning; assuming on-call responsibilities, and education. Document in writing all care in patients permanent medical record in accordance with accepted medical/legal standards. Provide all medical care in accordance with accepted practice standards, hospital/clinic protocols (including supervision by a physician), and State licensing guidelines.
- Coordinate, develop and organize patient or department services or programs. Examples include, but are not limited to: Develop written patient education materials. Provide in-service training. Proctor new employees, as requested. Participate on committees such as CV QI, Policy and Procedure, Point of care, transfusion, etc. As requested. Participate in capital purchase planning and implementation. Collaborative relationship with anesthesia, surgeons, nursing staff and perfusion. Fair share call. Collection of data for databases, quality on audits as needed. Performs other duties as requested.
- N/A
- Graduate of ANA - approved NP or AMA - approved PA or equivalent requirements to meet State licensure.
- Nurse Practitioner License (Oregon) AND Nurse Practitioner National Certificate AND Registered Nurse License (Oregon)
- Physician Assistant License (Oregon) AND Physician Assistant National Certificate
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- Basic Life Support
- Drug Enforcement Administration Registration
- National Provider Identifier required at hire
- Thorough and working knowledge of all common diseases in specialty field; familiarity with less common diseases.
- Working knowledge of State health care laws, licensing board regulations and controlled substance regulations.
- Important to know limitations and when to refer patients.
- Ability to assess, diagnose and effectively treat common thoracic and cardiovascular anomalies.
- Ability to use appropriate procedural/testing equipment, to see large volume of patients, and to interface with large provider and support staff.
- Ability to first assist and harvest vein/radial artery in the OR.
- Two (2) years of clinical experience including endoscopic vein/radial artery harvest.
- Minor surgery or surgical assist skills.
- Graduate of approved PA or NP program with licensure in Oregon.
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.
Navigating the Hiring Process
We're here to support you!
Having trouble with your account or have questions on the hiring process?
Please visit the FAQ page on our website for assistance.
Need help with your computer and browser settings?
Please visit the Technical Information page for assistance or reach out to the web manager at kp-hires@kp.org.
Do you need a reasonable accommodation due to a disability?
Reasonable accommodations may be available to facilitate access to, or provide modifications to the following:
- Online Submissions
- Pre-Hire Assessments
- Interview Process
If you have a disability-related need for accommodation, please submit your accommodation request and someone will contact you.
Jobs For You
- Assistant Nurse Manager, Nursing Administration PD Nights Harbor City, California, Onsite, Per Diem, Night
- Incident Management Specialist III, Grievances and Appeals Corona, California, Remote, Full-time, Day
- Incident Management Specialist IV, Grievances and Appeals - NE Pleasanton, California, Remote, Full-time, Day
You have no recently viewed jobs
You currently have no saved jobs
Join Our Talent Community
Join our Talent Network today to receive email notifications about our career opportunities that match your skills.
Connect With Us