Physician Assistant / Nurse Practitioner - OBGYN, Women's Health - Aurora
Company: Kaiser Permanente
Location: Watkins
Posted on: March 5, 2026
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Job Description:
Description: May be entitled to translation/bilingual, shift or
other wage premiums as governed by the applicable collective
bargaining agreement. Please refer to the respective collective
bargaining agreement for additional information on such wage
premiums: . Job Summary: APN:Practices professional nursing by the
performance of both independent nursing and delegated medical
functions in accordance with accepted practice standards. Utilizes
specialized knowledge, judgment, and skills involving the
application of biological, physical, social, and behavioral science
principles.Functions include patient advocacy and the initiation
and performance of nursing care and advanced clinical skillsto
evaluate, diagnose, and treat human disease, pain, injury, physical
or mental conditions, health maintenance and promotion, supportive
and restorative care.PA:Practices medicine as delegated by andunder
the supervision of a physician in accordance with accepted practice
standards. Utilizes specialized knowledge, judgment, and skills
involving the application of biological, physical, social, and
behavioral science principles.Functions include patient advocacy
and the initiation and performance of medical care to evaluate,
diagnose, and treat human disease, pain, injury, physical or mental
conditions, health maintenance and promotion, supportive and
restorative care. Essential Responsibilities: DATA COLLECTION -
Obtains a pertinent medical history, performs an appropriate
physical examination, and reviews relevant laboratory or radiologic
(or other) studies to assess the patients medical, physical,
psychological, and relevant socio-economic status. - Will have full
access to patient medical records and other information pertinent
to those patients under his/her care. ASSESSMENT - Formulates an
accurate and appropriate diagnosis based on elicited data, and
includes differential diagnoses as appropriate. TREATMENT PLANNING
- Develops and implements treatment plans that are aligned with the
practice preferences of the Collaborating/SupervisingPhysician(s)
including orders for medication and/or other treatment modalities,
the need for additional testing, consultation to other providers,
and follow-up provisions. - Provides care with attention to safety,
efficiency, and cost effectiveness. - Plans are appropriately
prioritized and adapted to the patient and circumstance. PROCEDURAL
CONSIDERATIONS - Performs procedures within the limits of their
expertise and in accordance with the State Regulations and
Organizational Policies. PATIENT EDUCATION AND COUNSELING -
Educates and counsels patients and their families regarding their
treatment plan, including disease prevention and health promotion.
- Promotes the availability of culturally-sensitive health and
resource information that is evidence-based, patient centered, and
enables informed choice. DOCUMENTATION - Documents all examination
data, diagnostic impressions, appropriate codes, and other patient
care activities in the medical record, including the name(s) of any
consulted physicians or other providers. OTHER TASKS - Observes the
principles and techniques of Universal Precautions. - Conducts
telephonic and virtual encounters as appropriate. - Manages
assigned in-basket tasks. - Takes necessary and appropriate actions
in emergency situations. - Performs other clinical/administrative
duties as directed. VALUE STATEMENTS - Makes the patient the
primary focus of their actions; develops and sustains productive
and compassionate patient relationships. - Leads the health care
team by influence, innovation, and by modeling integrated effective
patient care and exemplary service. - Promotes and maintains a
physically safe and confidential environment for care. -
Collaborates with all members of the health care team. - Knows
their personal limitations and when to seek advice and/or
consultation from other members of the health care team -
Understands and acknowledges the impact of personal values and
cultural differences on the patient-provider relationship.
PROFESSIONAL EXPECTATIONS - Assumes responsibility for maintaining
clinical competence through participation in continuing education
and other activities. - Maintains professional certification and
active licensure. - Participates in quality assurance activities
including the Peer Review process. - Participates in the training
and/or mentoring of new employees, colleagues, and students. - Has
the quality of their care evaluated by the
Collaborating/Supervising Physician(s) as stipulated by State
and/or KFHP/CPMG policies. - Evaluates personal performance and
establishes annual goals aligned with KFHP regional expectations. -
Maintains a working knowledge of, and complies with relevant
(Federal, State, and/or Organizational) laws, rules, and policies;
including licensure and certification. Educates and promotes the
roles of the APN/PA to patients and members of the health care
team. Basic Qualifications: Experience Education For APNs: -
Masters Degree in Nursing - Graduation from an accredited graduate
nursing program approved by the Colorado State Board of Nursing.
For PAs: - Bachelors Degree required. - Graduation from a program
accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for
the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA) License, Certification,
Registration Registered Nurse License (Colorado) AND Nurse
Practitioner-Pediatrics Certification AND Nurse Practitioner-Family
Certification AND Nurse Practitioner National Certificate AND
Advanced Practice Nurse Registration (Colorado) OR Physician
Assistant License (Colorado) AND Pathologist's Assistant
Certificate from National Commission for the Certification of
Physician Assistants OR Nurse Practitioner-Pediatrics Certification
OR Nurse Practitioner-Women's Health Certification OR Nurse
Practitioner-Family Certification National Provider Identifier
required at hire Basic Life Support within 3 months of hire Drug
Enforcement Administration Registration Additional Requirements: -
Must obtain and remain credentialed by the Colorado Permanente
Medical Group by start date. - For positions requiring the
administration of procedural sedation, ACLS certification and
procedural sedation competency required within ninety (90) days of
hire. Must obtain and maintain credentialing and/or privileges both
internally and externally by the affiliated hospital. Ongoing
credentialing required. For positions in Pediatrics or a position
as family nurse practitioner in a pediatric setting, education and
certification required for. Pediatric nurse practitioner or Family
Nurse Practitioner for a Pediatric setting. Demonstrated customer
service skills Preferred Qualifications: Previous Women's Health
Experience is helpful. Ultrasound certification required.
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