Staff Position

Nurse Practitioner - Clinic Gerontology
Kaiser Permanente
Honolulu, HI
5x8 hrs, Flexible

$129K-167K/year

Overview

  • Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
  • ShiftFlexible
  • Setting
    Clinic

Qualifications

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Required
    License
  • PN,APRN-CNP,APRN-CRNA,APRN-CNS,APRN-CNM license in Hawaii
  • Nurse Practitioner (3 years)
    Other
  • Eligible to work in US

Description

Job Summary:
Coordinates case management for members residing in community long-term care facilities. Provides and ensures high quality care to include assessment, evaluation, development, facilitation and implementation of individualized plans of care. Provides consultation and education to other health care providers. Collaborates with special work teams in developing programs to support continuity of care. Provides consultative and clinic nurse specialist/nurse practitioner services for homecare patients. Collaborates with physicians in providing direct primary, secondary and tertiary care services in outpatient, home, inpatient, and community settings with emphasis on long-term care arena.  Liaisons between members/families, clinics, hospitals and selected long term care facilities.

Essential Responsibilities:

  • Provides consultation and direct care to geriatric inpatient, outpatient and home care patients.  Provides primary care and case management to panel of members residing in long-term care facilities which include intake assessment, evaluation, development of individualized plan of care, annual physical exam, timely certifications and recertifications, routine follow-up visits and urgent visits in collaboration with physician to assess, diagnose and implement therapeutic plans of care including prescribing medications, wound care and debridement within scope of practice.

  • Encourages and documents advanced directives clarifications. Documents all care provided to patients including observations, treatments, medications and instructions according to Regional and/or facility standards. Documents all communications and medical orders. Completes Kaiser visit logs and required encounter data in timely manner.  Orders and monitors laboratory, radiology and other diagnostic tests. Educates patient and family about health status, prognosis and treatment choices.

  • Works collaboratively with hospitals, clinics, and community sites in program development, and development of policies, procedures, quality assessment and improvement indicators for these programs. Identifies needs and coordinates inservice programs, workshops and seminars. Participates in educational program planning, development, presentation and evaluation.

  • Acts as liaison with and handles facility/family concerns related to long-term care. Identifies and reports potential problems to appropriate Kaiser Permanente representatives. Participates in patient care conferences with other health care team members to coordinate, discuss and evaluate services provided to patient. Participates in department functions such as staff meetings, staff inservices and committees as assigned. Participates in orientation of new personnel and precepts students as assigned. Represents Kaiser at appropriate community events. Takes call for selected long-term care facilities on rotation with geriatrician and other APRNs.

  • May perform patient care to the extent necessary to maintain clinical expertise, competency, and licensing necessary to fulfill job responsibilities and to direct the provision of care on the unit.

  • Provides direct patient care on an as needed basis. Provides services that are within scope of license and in compliance with all legal, regulatory, and policy requirements relevant to clinical role performed.

  • Incorporates the KP Nursing Vision, Model and Values throughout their Nursing Practice.
Basic Qualifications:
Experience

  • Minimum three (3) years direct patient care nursing experience; with one (1) year long term care or geriatric specialty experience.


Education

  • Masters degree in nursing with specialty in gerontological, adult, family, or acute care.


License, Certification, Registration

  • Drivers License (in location where applicable)



  • Nurse Practitioner-Family Certification OR Nurse Practitioner-Acute Care Certification OR Clinical Nurse Specialist Certification-Gerontological OR Nurse Practitioner-Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Certification OR Nurse Practitioner-Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Certification OR Clinical Nurse Specialist Certification-Adult Health



  • Advanced Practice Registered Nurse License (Hawaii)



  • Registered Nurse License (Hawaii) required at hire



  • Basic Life Support from American Heart Association



  • National Provider Identifier required at hire


Additional Requirements:

  • Taxonomy code required at time of hire.

  • Note: This position requires successful completion of credentialing process upon hire.


Preferred Qualifications:

  • Valid Hawaii APRN Recognition with Prescriptive Authority (must meet education requirement(s) for Hawaii State APRN prescriptive authority).

  • Experience working in Long Term Care (LTC) & OR Skilled Nursing Facility. 

  • Adult Gerontology, Palliative Care Certified NP 

Kaiser Permanente Job ID #1266872. Posted job title: Nurse Practitioner - Clinical Nurse Spec-Gerontology (Full Time; Honolulu)

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At the heart of health care, you'll find Kaiser Permanente. As the nations leading not-for-profit, integrated health plan, we make a difference in the lives of members, patients, and communities across the country.With 39 hospitals and more than 734 locations in eight states and the District of Columbia, we proudly serve more than 12.7 million members from coast to coast. Whether you choose to join a hospital in the Northwest, a clinic in Southern California, or a medical office in the Mid-Atlantic, we have many opportunities for you to shape the future of care.Our teams are empowered to advance impactful and extraordinary care for all by pioneering health outcomes, encouraging diverse viewpoints, and creating new opportunities for learning and advancement. This covers more than our members and our employees; it also reaches far into our communities. Together, we're proudly working as one for a healthier today and tomorrow.
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About Honolulu, HI

Cost of Living
  • Higher than the national average due to the high cost of housing and goods, however, wages in healthcare generally match the higher cost of living.
Weather
  • Average summer highs of 85°F and lows of 70°F.
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Transportation
  • Car friendliness is moderate, but public transportation options are limited.
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Demographics
  • Diverse population with a mix of Asian, Pacific Islander, and Caucasian residents.
  • Common health issues include sun-related conditions and allergies.
  • Honolulu has a large population of travel nurses due to its numerous healthcare facilities.
Things to Do
  • Abundance of restaurants offering diverse cuisines, vibrant art and music scene, opportunities for water sports and outdoor activities, and access to unique historical sites such as the Pearl Harbor National Memorial and Iolani Palace.
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