NP/PA- Salem Area- Primary Care-Multiple Float Shifts & Hours Available
Salem, Oregon & Additional LocationsAs a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant with Kaiser Permanente, you’re a critical member of our health care delivery team. Whether supporting the patient directly in our hospitals or clinics, providing care at home, or serving our patients through innovative virtual technology, you and your team will work on the front lines every day. You’ll also use our integrated care model to optimize the total health of our members and the communities we serve. If you share our passion for care and our commitment to helping those around us, you’ll have the resources you need to make a real difference.
- Job Schedule: Full-time
- Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
- Shift: Day
Success Profile
We’re looking for teammates who possess the following traits.
- Attentive
- Collaborative
- Compassionate
- Confident
- Independent
- Self-Starter
Benefits
Our Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants earn exceptional benefits.
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Medical, Vision, and Dental
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Generous Vacation, Holiday, and Sick Leave
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Pension and Retirement Plans
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Tuition Reimbursement & Educational Opportunities
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Relocation Assistance
Benefits may vary based on location, position, scheduled hours, and representation by collective bargaining or employee groups.
Our Culture
For over 80 years, Kaiser Permanente Northwest (KPNW) has led the way as an innovator in integrated medicine. We provide whole-person care with a comprehensive offering of services, including specialties, ancillary, pharmacy, and dental. Our success is driven by our collective dedication to providing the best care and putting our patients at the heart of everything we do. If you are a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant who’s passionate about providing meaningful care for all, begin your care delivery journey with us.
What Our People Are Saying
Karen
FNP
“When I joined in 2011, I had a five-month-old son and was looking for a job that would allow me a better work-life balance. Today, I’m still extremely happy with this balance. Many of my patients came to me in 2011 and we’re still working together to keep or improve their health. It is deeply satisfying work.”
Robyn
PA
“I love working for Kaiser Permanente and have stayed with this group since 1998. I highly value the strong emphasis on evidence-based medicine and preventive care — and the access to trusted resources for diagnosis and management of care is priceless.”
Morgan
FNP-C
“I started as an oncology nurse and I’ve been blessed to be able to continue as a hematology/oncology NP. I love working with this team because they are incredibly supportive and really love their work and patients.”
Josh
PA-C
“As a physician assistant, I play a key role in medicine and can work as a part of a team. Kaiser Permanente offers true support, including easy specialty consults, mentorship, and great resources within each office and clinic. Also, my team worked with me to pursue treating specialty populations that I care immensely about”
NP/PA- Salem Area- Primary Care-Multiple Float Shifts & Hours Available
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All-Inclusive Hiring Opportunity!
Applying to this position is the first step to obtaining a Primary Care NP/PA position at one of Kaiser Permanente’s premier hospitals and clinics in the Pacific Northwest. Applying to this position begins an external hiring process that streamlines and expedites hiring for NP/PAs who do not already work at Kaiser Permanente.
Available Locations: West Salem, North Lancaster, Keizer Station, Skyline & McMinnville Medical Offices
Available Shifts: Variable, Float
Next Steps to starting your NP/PA Career at Kaiser Permanente:
1. Apply to this position to express interest in a career at Kaiser Primary Care Department.
2. After you apply, the Northwest Talent Acquisition Consultant team will reach out via phone call to provide you with a list of open positions.
3. When you identify a position you are interested in being considered for, you will communicate back to the Northwest Talent Acquisition Consultant.
4. The hiring team will review and contact you for a panel and/or virtual interview.
5. If selected, you will be contacted by Talent Acquisition with an overview of the final steps in the hiring process, and shortly after you will receive an electronic offer letter and be connected with the primary care manager.
Provide high quality health care to Kaiser Permanente members in a cost-effective manner and in accordance with accepted professional practice standards.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Provide high-quality health care through direct assessment, diagnosis, and formulation/implementation of treatment plan for patients with common acute chronic illnesses and injuries (may include performing histories and physicals; ordering, interpreting, and following up on diagnostic studies; ordering medications; assisting with surgery; performing minor surgery; rounding on patients; and assuming on-call responsibilities).
- Perform health maintenance services, including patient education, for well members.
- Refer patients for specialty consultation or difficult problems.
- 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 or organize patient or department services or programs.
- Examples include, but are not limited to: Assist in developing department/hospital protocols.
- Screen incoming department referrals.
- Coordinate CME activities for department.
- Develop written patient education materials.
- Provide in-service training Proctor NP/PA students.
- Chair or participate on committees such as Breastfeeding Task Force, Regional Controlled Substance Abuse Committee, etc.
- Perform other duties as requested.
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- Graduate of ANA-approved NP or AMA-approved PA or Child Health Associate training program (both provide masters or equivalent degrees) or equivalent requirements to meet State licensure.
- This job requires credentials from multiple states. Credentials from the primary work state are required before hire. Additional Credentials from the secondary work state(s) are required post hire.
- Nurse Practitioner License (Oregon) within 6 months of hire AND Nurse Practitioner National Certificate AND Registered Nurse License (Oregon) within 6 months of hire AND Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner License (Washington) within 6 months of hire AND Registered Nurse License (Washington) within 6 months of hire
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- Physician Assistant License (Washington) within 6 months of hire AND Physician Assistant National Certificate AND Physician Assistant License (Oregon) within 6 months of hire
- National Provider Identifier required at hire
- Drug Enforcement Administration Registration
- 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 medical diseases and injuries.
- Ability to use appropriate procedural/testing equipment, to see large volume of patients, and to interface with large provider and support staff.
- Minor surgery or surgical assist skills.
- Demonstrate customer-focused service skills.
- Minimum two (2) years clinical experience.
North Lancaster Medical Offices, 2400 NE Lancaster Dr., Salem,Oregon, 97305
Skyline Medical Offices, 5125 S. Skyline Rd., Salem,Oregon, 97306
Keizer Station Medical Offices, 5940 Ulali Dr., Keizer,Oregon, 97303
KP McMinnville Primary Care, 2700 SE Stratus Ave. Ste. 405, McMinnville,Oregon, 97128 Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Shift: Day Workdays: Variable Working Hours Start: Variable Working Hours End: Variable Job Schedule: Full-time Job Type: Standard Employee Status: Regular Job Level: Individual Contributor Department: Primary Care- Salem Area Pay Range: $119370 - $146400 / year The ranges posted above reflect the location in the job posting. The salary range may vary if you reside in a different location or state than the location posted. Travel: Yes, 100 % of the Time At Kaiser Permanente, equity, inclusion and diversity are inextricably linked to our mission, and we aim to make it a part of everything we do. We know that having a diverse and inclusive workforce makes Kaiser Permanente a better place to receive health care, a more supportive partner in our communities we serve, and a more fulfilling place to work. Working at Kaiser Permanente means that you agree to and abide by our commitment to equity and our expectation that we all work together to create an inclusive work environment focused on a sense of belonging and wellbeing.
Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, parental status, ancestry, disability, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information, other distinguishing characteristics of diversity and inclusion, or any other protected status. Submit Interest
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