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Advanced Practice Provider - Critical Care - Neuro ICU (Full Time, Day/Night)

RESPONSIBILITIES I. JOB SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES: • An Advanced Practice Provider (APP) is a medical provider who treats, diagnoses, prescribes, and/or performs or assists in surgical procedures. APPs are licensed healthcare professionals, credentialed and privileged through the Medical Staff Office. APPs work collaboratively with physicians and the care team in all areas of the hospital and clinics to create a seamless environment of care. APPs are highly knowledgeable and serve as an essential part of the development and implementation of patients' care. The APP develops protocols for care, as appropriate, serves as a health care researcher, interdisciplinary consultant, and patient advocate. • If licensed as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN), (State of Hawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, Title 16, sub chapter 14, Hawaii Revised Statues.): o The APRN functions as an expert practitioner with educator consultant, researcher and leadership role components and functions autonomously and in collaboration with other healthcare professionals to enhance the quality of nursing practice and patient care. o Provides health care that includes services to individuals and families, emphasizing health promotion, disease prevention, and diagnosis and management of acute and chronic diseases. Direct care services may include, but are not limited to, obtaining a patient history, providing a complete or focused physical examination, ordering, conducting and interpreting diagnostic and laboratory tests, performing procedures, patient and family education, and managing social, economic and ethical issues within the scope of a health care provider. Indirect patient care services may include, but are limited to setting standards for nursing practice and facilitating the professional practice of nursing care at the bedside. • If licensed as Physician Assistant (PA) (State of Hawaii Administrative Rules Chapter 85, Subchapter 6): o A PA is an individual who has been certified by the board to practice medicine with physician supervision. A PA may perform those duties and responsibilities delegated by the supervising physician. o Under the supervision of a Physician, the PA functions as an expert practitioner. The PA provides health care that includes services to individuals and families, which includes health promotion, disease prevention, diagnosis and management of acute and chronic disease. Direct care services may include, but is not limited to, obtaining patient histories, providing a complete or focused physical examination, ordering, conducting, and interpreting diagnostic and laboratory tests, various diagnostic and/or therapeutic procedures; and performing procedures, etc., within scope of practice and licensure. The PA also provides patient and family education, and management of social, economic, and ethical issues within the scope of the health care provider. II. TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS: • Finger dexterity, seeing, hearing, speaking. • Continuous: sitting, static gripping of an object for prolonged periods. • Frequent: walking. • Occasional: standing, stooping/bending, climbing stairs, walking on uneven ground, lifting and carrying usual weight of 1 pound up to 5 pounds, reaching above, at and below shoulder level, frequent gripping of an object. III. TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS: • Not substantially subjected to adverse environmental conditions. • May be exposed to communicable disease and body fluids, and chemicals. • May be required to deal with hostile patients and/or families. IV. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: A. EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION AND LICENSURE: • Current Hawaii State license as an APRN or Physician Assistant in good standing • If licensed as an APRN, specialty board certification aligned with area of assignment is required. • Depending on area of assignment, prescriptive authority for non-controlled and controlled substances may be required. • Depending on area of assignment, additional certification(s) may be required. • Credentialing and privileging required if providing medical level of care. • Current BLS certification. B. EXPERIENCE: • If licensed as an APRN, two (2) years nursing experience or successful completion of an APRN Fellowship Program for any APRN position. • One (1) year of clinical experience working as an APRN or Physician Assistant preferred. Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Vet

NP

Other

5 days ago

ADVANCED PRACTICE NURSE (PRACTITIONER/FAMILY PRACTICE)

Defense Health Agency (DHA) Honolulu, HI

Overview The position ADVANCED PRACTICE NURSE (PRACTITIONER/FAMILY PRACTICE) is located at Tripler Medical Center, Honolulu, HI. About the Position: This position is located within Tripler Army Medical Center in the Directorate of Medicine, Department of Medicine Gastroenterology Service in Honolulu, Hawaii. The Island of Oahu in Hawaii is often nicknamed (or translated as) "The Gathering Place" . It is currently the most populated Hawaiian Island. The city of Honolulu is the largest city, state capital, and main deep water marine port for the State of Hawaii. As a jurisdictional unit, the entire island of Oahu is in Honolulu County, although as a place name, Honolulu occupies only a portion of the southeast end of the island. Well-known features found on Oahu include Waikiki, Pearl Harbor, Diamond Head, Hanauma, Kane’ohe Bay, Kailua Bay, North Shore, and the resort destination, Ko’Olina. Oahu is also known for having the longest rain shower in history, which lasted for 200 consecutive days. Kāneʻohe Ranch reported 247 straight days with rain from August 27, 1993 to April 30, 1994. The average temperature in Oahu is around 70–85 °F (21–29 °C) and the island is the warmest in June through October. The weather during the winter is cooler, but still warm with an average temperature of 68–78 °F (20–26 °C). Responsibilities POSITION DUTIES: Prescribe pharmacologic agents and treatments. Provide consultation and referral to patients, as needed. Prepares in writing a complete, accurate, evaluation document on each patient seen in the clinical setting. Provide nursing and medical services to individuals, families and groups, emphasizing health promotion and disease prevention. Develop data base for individuals/ families utilizing health care developmental history, physical examination, laboratory data, other diagnostic testing as indicated and pertinent psychosocial information. Analyze and interpret routine laboratory results. Provide administrative assistance for clinic activities. PERFORMS OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED. Qualifications Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document.Basic Requirement for Advanced Practice Nurse (Nurse Practitioner/Family Practice):Degree: A graduate or higher level degree from an accredited professional nursing educational program inNurse Practitioner is required. This education must have been accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs, Accreditation Commission for Midwifery Education, or an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education at the time the degree was obtained. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.)Foreign Degree: A degree from a Foreign Nursing School. Official certification from the Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools is required for individuals who graduated from foreign nursing schools.Licensure: A current, active, full, and unrestricted license or registration as a professional nurse from a State, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States; and you must have passed the National Council Licensure Examination.Licensure: A current, active, full, and unrestricted license or registration as a professional nurse in the specialty of Family Practice Nurse Practitioner or related specialty from a State, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States.Exemption: You are exempt from the basic requirements above if you are a current federal employee occupying a position in the 0610 occupational series and have been continuously employed in this occupational series since September 27, 2017 or before. Applicants claiming this exemption must meet the requirement below. Note: You will be required to provide appropriate documentation to the respective Human Resources Office to validate your status.Degree or diploma from a professional nursing program approved by the legally designated State accrediting agency at the time the program was completed by the applicant.Active, current registration as a professional nurse in a State, District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States.In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below:Professional Nursing Experience: One or more full years of professional nursing experience which includes ordering appropriate medications and treatments, providing staff education, and the initiation of a therapeutic plan in accordance with medical practice. This definition of professional nursing experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-0610-11)Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted . Education FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

Medical Staff Peer Review and Performance Improvement Specialist (Full-Time, 40, Day Shift)

Queen's Health System Honolulu, HI

RESPONSIBILITIES I. JOB SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES: • Facilitates peer review and performance improvement activities (case review, professionalism review, practitioner health, OPPE reports) for the Medical Staff in accordance with the mission of The Queen’s Health System (QHS). • Produces reports for the medical staff reappointment process. • Facilitates activities of the Professional Practice Evaluation Committee (PPEC) and Leadership Council. • Meets requirements of regulatory and accreditation agencies. II. TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS: • Essential: seeing, hearing, speaking. • Constant: sitting. • Occasional: standing, walking, finger dexterity. • Infrequent: kneeling, climbing stairs, stooping/bending, lifting, pushing/pulling and carrying usual weight of 10 pounds, reaching above, at and below shoulder level. • Operates computer, copier, facsimile, and telephone. III. TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS: • Not substantially subjected to adverse environmental conditions. • Work environment may be stressful due to workload. IV. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: A. EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION AND LICENSURE: • Bachelor's degree in health care related field. B. EXPERIENCE: • One (1) year medical staff peer review and performance improvement experience in a healthcare facility; or two (2) years clinical experience with competency in summarizing patient’s medical history. • Knowledge of regulatory and licensing agency standards, medical staff bylaws, and rules/regulations. Ability to interpret and apply guidelines and procedures. • Knowledge and skill in data collection, data entry, data analysis, data presentation and reporting. • Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with staff, physicians, consultants, hospital committees, administrators, and staff. • Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing with all levels throughout the organization. • Proficiency with Microsoft office applications, i.e. Word, Excel, Outlook, etc. • Prior experience in medical staff credentialing/reappointment preferred. Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Vet

APRN

American Oncology Network Honolulu, HI

$80,000 - $170,000 / year

Location: Hawaii Cancer Care Pay Range: $80,000.00 - $170,000.00 Position Summary Assists physician in the care and teaching of patients. Key Performance Areas Assess the physical and psychosocial status of patients by means of interview, health history, physical examination, and diagnostic studies. Write prescriptions for: medication, blood products based upon laboratory results, routine diagnostic and follow-up studies, therapeutic measures, and care post-discharge in accordance with written practice protocols. Based on findings, determine eligibility of patients for entry into clinical trials. Interpret and evaluates findings of studies / tests. Relay appropriate information regarding patient care to the collaborating physician. Administer therapeutic measures / obtains specimens as prescribed. Dictate follow-up letters to referring physicians with summaries of treatment, response and plan. Dictate or writes patient history, admissions, progress notes, and discharge notes in a timely manner. Assist in the management of family dynamics and coping mechanisms during acute and chronic phases of patients’ care. Conduct or participate in daily multi-disciplinary rounds for assigned patients to ensure patients are receiving appropriate and quality care. Provide on-call coverage and performs hospital rounds as needed. Triage patients to determine urgency of physician evaluation. Document and reports care in an accurate, timely manner using appropriate forms and records. Demonstrate a willingness to learn and to remain flexible in the changing health care environment. Provide on-call coverage and performs hospital rounds as needed. Triage patients to determine urgency of physician evaluation. Document and reports care in an accurate, timely manner using appropriate forms and records. Demonstrate a willingness to learn and to remain flexible in the changing health care environment. Assist staff in times of crisis or emergency. Meet with the public outside the institution and efficiently market and promote cancer treatment. Determine work priorities, assign work and insure proper completion of work assignments. Comply with all federal and state laws and regulations pertaining to patient privacy, patient’s rights, personnel law, safety, labor, and employment law. Adhere to Company and departmental policies and procedures, including IT policies and procedures and Disaster Recovery Plan. Other duties as requested. Keep work area and records in a neat and orderly manner. Maintain all company equipment in a safe and working manner. Maintain and ensure the confidentiality of all patient and employee information at all times as required by the HIPAA regulations. Assist in training new employees to related job duties. Will be expected to work at any Company location to help meet the Company’s business needs as directed by collaborating physician. Will be expected to work overtime when given sufficient notice of required overtime. Position Qualifications/Requirements Education Graduate from an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician’s Assistant program. Master’s degree required. Certifications/Licenses APRN or PA license in appropriate state. Prescriptive privileges or eligible to apply. Current certification from ANCC or ONS (AOCN-P). Current BLS. Previous Experience Minimum 5 years experience as APRN or PA, specifically in Oncology. Core Capabilities Analysis & Critical Thinking: Critical thinking skills including solid problem solving, analysis, decision-making, planning, time management and organizational skills. Must be detailed oriented with the ability to exercise independent judgment. Interpersonal Effectiveness: Developed interpersonal skills, emotional intelligence, diplomacy, tact, conflict management, delegation skills, and diversity awareness. Ability to work effectively with sensitive and confidential material and sometimes emotionally charged matters. Communication Skills: Good command of the English language. Second language is an asset but not required. Effective communication skills (oral, written, presentation), is an active listener, and effectively provides balanced feedback. Customer Service & Organizational Awareness: Strong customer focus. Ability to build an engaging culture of quality, performance effectiveness and operational excellence through best practices, strong business and political acumen, collaboration and partnerships, as well as a positive employee, physician and community relations. Self-Management: Effectively manages own time, conflicting priorities, self, stress, and professional development. Self-motivated and self-starter with ability work independently with limited supervision. Ability to work remotely effectively as required. Must be able to work effectively in a fast-paced, multi-site environment with demonstrated ability to juggle competing priorities and demands from a variety of stakeholders and sites. Computer Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook required. Travel: Less than 25% Standard Core Workdays/Hours : Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM. #AONN #LI-ONSITE

APRN

American Oncology Network Honolulu, HI

$80,000 - $170,000 / year

Location: Hawaii Cancer Care Pay Range: $80,000.00 - $170,000.00 Position Summary Assists physician in the care and teaching of patients. Key Performance Areas Assess the physical and psychosocial status of patients by means of interview, health history, physical examination, and diagnostic studies. Write prescriptions for: medication, blood products based upon laboratory results, routine diagnostic and follow-up studies, therapeutic measures, and care post-discharge in accordance with written practice protocols. Based on findings, determine eligibility of patients for entry into clinical trials. Interpret and evaluates findings of studies / tests. Relay appropriate information regarding patient care to the collaborating physician. Administer therapeutic measures / obtains specimens as prescribed. Dictate follow-up letters to referring physicians with summaries of treatment, response and plan. Dictate or writes patient history, admissions, progress notes, and discharge notes in a timely manner. Assist in the management of family dynamics and coping mechanisms during acute and chronic phases of patients’ care. Conduct or participate in daily multi-disciplinary rounds for assigned patients to ensure patients are receiving appropriate and quality care. Provide on-call coverage and performs hospital rounds as needed. Triage patients to determine urgency of physician evaluation. Document and reports care in an accurate, timely manner using appropriate forms and records. Demonstrate a willingness to learn and to remain flexible in the changing health care environment. Provide on-call coverage and performs hospital rounds as needed. Triage patients to determine urgency of physician evaluation. Document and reports care in an accurate, timely manner using appropriate forms and records. Demonstrate a willingness to learn and to remain flexible in the changing health care environment. Assist staff in times of crisis or emergency. Meet with the public outside the institution and efficiently market and promote cancer treatment. Determine work priorities, assign work and insure proper completion of work assignments. Comply with all federal and state laws and regulations pertaining to patient privacy, patient’s rights, personnel law, safety, labor, and employment law. Adhere to Company and departmental policies and procedures, including IT policies and procedures and Disaster Recovery Plan. Other duties as requested. Keep work area and records in a neat and orderly manner. Maintain all company equipment in a safe and working manner. Maintain and ensure the confidentiality of all patient and employee information at all times as required by the HIPAA regulations. Assist in training new employees to related job duties. Will be expected to work at any Company location to help meet the Company’s business needs as directed by collaborating physician. Will be expected to work overtime when given sufficient notice of required overtime. Position Qualifications/Requirements Education Graduate from an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician’s Assistant program. Master’s degree required. Certifications/Licenses APRN or PA license in appropriate state. Prescriptive privileges or eligible to apply. Current certification from ANCC or ONS (AOCN-P). Current BLS. Previous Experience Minimum 5 years experience as APRN or PA, specifically in Oncology. Core Capabilities Analysis & Critical Thinking: Critical thinking skills including solid problem solving, analysis, decision-making, planning, time management and organizational skills. Must be detailed oriented with the ability to exercise independent judgment. Interpersonal Effectiveness: Developed interpersonal skills, emotional intelligence, diplomacy, tact, conflict management, delegation skills, and diversity awareness. Ability to work effectively with sensitive and confidential material and sometimes emotionally charged matters. Communication Skills: Good command of the English language. Second language is an asset but not required. Effective communication skills (oral, written, presentation), is an active listener, and effectively provides balanced feedback. Customer Service & Organizational Awareness: Strong customer focus. Ability to build an engaging culture of quality, performance effectiveness and operational excellence through best practices, strong business and political acumen, collaboration and partnerships, as well as a positive employee, physician and community relations. Self-Management: Effectively manages own time, conflicting priorities, self, stress, and professional development. Self-motivated and self-starter with ability work independently with limited supervision. Ability to work remotely effectively as required. Must be able to work effectively in a fast-paced, multi-site environment with demonstrated ability to juggle competing priorities and demands from a variety of stakeholders and sites. Computer Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook required. Travel: Less than 25% Standard Core Workdays/Hours : Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM. #LI-ONSITE #AONN

NP

Other

2 months ago

ADVANCED PRACTICE NURSE (PRACTITIONER/FAMILY PRACTICE)

Defense Health Agency (DHA) Honolulu, HI

Overview The position ADVANCED PRACTICE NURSE (PRACTITIONER/FAMILY PRACTICE) is located at Tripler Medical Center, Honolulu, HI. About the Position: This position is located within Tripler Army Medical Center in the Directorate of Medicine, Department of Medicine Gastroenterology Service in Honolulu, Hawaii. The Island of Oahu in Hawaii is often nicknamed (or translated as) "The Gathering Place" . It is currently the most populated Hawaiian Island. The city of Honolulu is the largest city, state capital, and main deep water marine port for the State of Hawaii. As a jurisdictional unit, the entire island of Oahu is in Honolulu County, although as a place name, Honolulu occupies only a portion of the southeast end of the island. Well-known features found on Oahu include Waikiki, Pearl Harbor, Diamond Head, Hanauma, Kane’ohe Bay, Kailua Bay, North Shore, and the resort destination, Ko’Olina. Oahu is also known for having the longest rain shower in history, which lasted for 200 consecutive days. Kāneʻohe Ranch reported 247 straight days with rain from August 27, 1993 to April 30, 1994. The average temperature in Oahu is around 70–85 °F (21–29 °C) and the island is the warmest in June through October. The weather during the winter is cooler, but still warm with an average temperature of 68–78 °F (20–26 °C). Responsibilities POSITION DUTIES: Prescribe pharmacologic agents and treatments. Provide consultation and referral to patients, as needed. Prepares in writing a complete, accurate, evaluation document on each patient seen in the clinical setting. Provide nursing and medical services to individuals, families and groups, emphasizing health promotion and disease prevention. Develop data base for individuals/ families utilizing health care developmental history, physical examination, laboratory data, other diagnostic testing as indicated and pertinent psychosocial information. Analyze and interpret routine laboratory results. Provide administrative assistance for clinic activities. PERFORMS OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED. Qualifications Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document.Basic Requirement for Advanced Practice Nurse (Nurse Practitioner/Family Practice):Degree: A graduate or higher level degree from an accredited professional nursing educational program inNurse Practitioner is required. This education must have been accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs, Accreditation Commission for Midwifery Education, or an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education at the time the degree was obtained. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.)Foreign Degree: A degree from a Foreign Nursing School. Official certification from the Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools is required for individuals who graduated from foreign nursing schools.Licensure: A current, active, full, and unrestricted license or registration as a professional nurse from a State, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States; and you must have passed the National Council Licensure Examination.Licensure: A current, active, full, and unrestricted license or registration as a professional nurse in the specialty of Family Practice Nurse Practitioner or related specialty from a State, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States.Exemption: You are exempt from the basic requirements above if you are a current federal employee occupying a position in the 0610 occupational series and have been continuously employed in this occupational series since September 27, 2017 or before. Applicants claiming this exemption must meet the requirement below. Note: You will be required to provide appropriate documentation to the respective Human Resources Office to validate your status.Degree or diploma from a professional nursing program approved by the legally designated State accrediting agency at the time the program was completed by the applicant.Active, current registration as a professional nurse in a State, District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States.In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below:Professional Nursing Experience: One or more full years of professional nursing experience which includes ordering appropriate medications and treatments, providing staff education, and the initiation of a therapeutic plan in accordance with medical practice. This definition of professional nursing experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-0610-11)Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted . Education FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

NP

Full-time

4 months ago

Nurse Practitioner - Wailuku - Full Time - Chronic Care

Kaiser Permanente Wailuku, HI

Job Summary: Provides direct nursing care by utilizing advanced scientific knowledge, nursing theory and skills to assess, plan, and implement appropriate health and nursing care to patients, in addition to performing registered nursing functions. Provides indirect nursing care. Plans, guides, evaluates, and directs nursing care given by other personnel associated with the health care team. Teaches and counsels individuals or groups. Utilizes theories and skills to increase communication and knowledge among all members of health care team. Serves as a consultant and resource of advanced nursing knowledge and skills to those involved directly or indirectly in patient care. Participates in joint and periodic evaluation of services rendered. Essential Responsibilities: Evaluates physical and psychosocial health status of the patient through a comprehensive health history and physical examination, using skills of observation, inspection, palpation, percussion, and auscultation, and using or ordering diagnostic instruments or procedures that are basic to nursing evaluation of physical signs and symptoms. Assesses normal and abnormal findings from history, physical examination, and diagnostic reports. Diagnoses patients health status and health care issues. Oversees and directs nursing, medical and clerical personnel in provision of patient care. Plans, implements, and evaluates care. Consults with patient, support systems, and members of health care team to provide for acute and ongoing health care or referral of patient. Manages plan of care prescribed for patient. Initiates and maintains accurate records, appropriate legal documents, and other health and nursing care reports. Develops individualized teaching plans with patient based on overt and covert health needs. Counsels individuals, families, and groups about health and illness and promotion of health maintenance. Recognizes, develops, and implements professional and community educational programs related to health care. Participates in periodic and joint evaluation of services rendered. Conducts research and analyzes health needs of individuals and populations and designs programs which target at-risk groups and cultural and environmental factors which foster health and prevent illness. Participates in policy analysis and development of new policy initiatives in the area of practice specialty. Contributes to development, maintenance, and change of health care delivery systems to improve quality of health care services and consumer access to services. Incorporates the KP Nursing Vision, Model and Values through out their Nursing Practice. Performs other duties and accepts responsibility as assigned. 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.