Advance Practice Nurse -Specialty - PRN, Oncall - Endocrinology
Company: Kaiser Permanente
Location: Lakewood
Posted on: January 12, 2026
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Job 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:
style=\"mso-spacerun:\" yes> Job Summary: 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 skills to evaluate, diagnose, and treat human disease,
pain, injury, physical or mental conditions, health maintenance and
promotion, supportive and restorative care. SPECIALTIES INCLUDED
UNDER THIS JOB DESCRIPTION: Emergency Room, Cardiology, Neurology,
Endocrinology, Psychiatric Mental Health, Urogynecology, Oncology
and Rheumatology. Essential Responsibilities: This description is
for recruitment posting purposes only. It has not received full HR
review and approval. 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 Physician(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 the training and/or mentoring
of new employees, colleagues, and students. • Participates in
quality assurance activities including the Peer Review process. •
Has the quality of their care evaluated by the Collaborating
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 1-2 years diabetes management experience required. Endo
experience preferred Education • Masters Degree in Nursing. •
Graduation from an accredited graduate nursing program approved by
the Colorado State Board of Nursing. License, Certification,
Registration APN Prescriptive Authority Certification (Colorado)
required at hire OR APN Prescriptive Authority Certification -
Provisional (Colorado) required at hire Advanced Practice Nurse
Registration (Colorado) Registered Nurse License (Colorado)
National Provider Identifier required at hire Basic Life Support
within 3 months of hire Drug Enforcement Administration
Registration required at hire CDE/CDCES Certification required
within 24 months Additional Requirements: N/A Preferred
Qualifications: • For positions requiring the administration of
procedural sedation, ACLS certification and procedural sedation
competency required within 90 days of hire. Department cannot
support new grad at this time
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