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:
- 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.
Qualifications:
Basic Qualifications:
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) Level II
- Minimum 1 year experience unless specified by department
- 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
- California Furnishing Number
- BCLS
- National Provider Identification Number (NPI) and be an approved Medicare provider.
- 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
Preferred Qualifications:
- Three (3) of the last five (5) years providing direct 'hands on' clinical management of patients in an OB GYN ambulatory care setting
Preferred experience in the clinical management of Gynecologic Oncology or Oncology patients
- Face to face, telephone, email clinical patient management
- Track data, analyze and integrate findings to direct and obtain superior outcomes
- Independent starter, astute critical thinking skills, innovative, resourceful
- Excellent customer service skills
- Previous case/care manager experience
- Knowledge of clinical strategic goals, PSP/VPP, POINT, Kaiser Mainframe, Health Connect system
Notes:
- Must successfully pass or have passed the bilingual test (within the last 12 months), or be active in the QBS program.
External hires must pass a background check/drug screen.
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