The Nurse Practitioner (NP) is responsible for the assessment of selected patients in the designated service. The NP performs physical examinations, confers with patients in person and by phone/electronically, collaborates with others in the department to assure smooth flow of patient care consistent with established quality indicators and participates in the overall coordination of patient care. The NP reports to the Chief of the designated service and to the Department Manager. Essential
Responsibilities
Practices under the standard procedure established for the NP role consistent with Kaiser Permanente policy and in accordance with requirement set forth by the California Board of Registered Nursing.
Conducts age appropriate assessments of patients, including history taking and physical examination consistent with department protocol.
Performs assessment/data collection in an on-going systematic manner, focusing on physiologic, psychosocial, cultural, spiritual and cognitive status; patient/family education, family involvement and patient advocacy.
Consults with supervising physician or other clinicians as dictated by patient need and assessment findings.
Participates with physicians and other clinicians in the department to assure effective patient care consistent with quality indicators for patients cared for in the designated service.
Reviews medical record for follow up or ordering of diagnostic studies under established protocols.
Establishes and maintains communication with other health care providers and departments to ensure operational efficiency and effectiveness and to promote consistency and continuity of care.
Establishes effective working relationships with members of the health care team, patients, and families. Acknowledges staff rights and cultural and ethical beliefs.
Delegates appropriately and coordinates duties/activities of health care team members. Evaluates effectiveness of care given by team members.
Demonstrates knowledge of and applies safety principles as identified by the institution. Performs efficiently in emergency situations following established protocols, remaining calm, informing appropriate persons, and documenting events.
Demonstrates responsibility and accountability for own professional practice. Participates regularly in staff development activities for unit and department personnel. Demonstrates knowledge of legal issues, including patient confidentiality and risk management in all aspects of patient care and unit functioning.
Participates in unit and department Performance Improvement activities. Participates in nursing research activities as requested. Identifies and solves problems effectively.
Demonstrates a service philosophy in all interactions with patients, families, and all members of the health care team. Demonstrates proficiency in the use of computers and telecommunication modalities to document, track and convey information.
If practicing in a specialty role, fulfills the expectations established for the particular role.
Neighborhoods+Prospective residents frequently choose among several distinct pockets: the historic Old Quad near Santa Clara University and Franklin Square, known for early-1900s Craftsman and Victorian homes on mature tree-lined streets; Rivermark, a master-planned modern community with walkable townhomes and single-family houses centered around Rivermark Village; and Northside, an evolving area of newer townhomes and older ranch properties near Levi's Stadium and Mission College. Central Santa Clara features established 1950s to 1970s mid-century ranch homes, while the city's southwest corner borders Cupertino, placing it in a higher-demand educational tier.
Prospective residents frequently choose among several distinct pockets: the historic Old Quad near Santa Clara University and Franklin Square, known for early-1900s Craftsman and Victorian homes on mature tree-lined streets; Rivermark, a master-planned modern community with walkable townhomes and single-family houses centered around Rivermark Village; and Northside, an evolving area of newer townhomes and older ranch properties near Levi's Stadium and Mission College. Central Santa Clara features established 1950s to 1970s mid-century ranch homes, while the city's southwest corner borders Cupertino, placing it in a higher-demand educational tier.
Getting around+Vehicular commuting revolves around major Silicon Valley arteries including Highway 101, Highway 237, Interstate 880, and Interstate 280. While direct highway proximity enables rapid cross-valley access to major regional medical centers outside of peak hours, morning and evening commute congestion can create substantial delays on primary freeway connectors. Public transit connectivity is anchored by Caltrain service accessible near the Old Quad, though shift workers driving to work largely rely on surface-street workarounds to avoid highway bottlenecks.
Vehicular commuting revolves around major Silicon Valley arteries including Highway 101, Highway 237, Interstate 880, and Interstate 280. While direct highway proximity enables rapid cross-valley access to major regional medical centers outside of peak hours, morning and evening commute congestion can create substantial delays on primary freeway connectors. Public transit connectivity is anchored by Caltrain service accessible near the Old Quad, though shift workers driving to work largely rely on surface-street workarounds to avoid highway bottlenecks.
Outdoors+While the municipality has fewer vast open spaces than outer suburbs, residents have convenient access to regional paths like the paved Guadalupe River Trail and Coyote Creek for running and cycling. Just across the city boundary in San Jose, the Municipal Rose Garden and Japanese Friendship Garden offer peaceful outdoor escapes. For more demanding hikes, outdoor enthusiasts make quick trips to Almaden Quicksilver County Park, Fremont's Coyote Hills, or Mission Peak via the Chabot Trail.
While the municipality has fewer vast open spaces than outer suburbs, residents have convenient access to regional paths like the paved Guadalupe River Trail and Coyote Creek for running and cycling. Just across the city boundary in San Jose, the Municipal Rose Garden and Japanese Friendship Garden offer peaceful outdoor escapes.
For more demanding hikes, outdoor enthusiasts make quick trips to Almaden Quicksilver County Park, Fremont's Coyote Hills, or Mission Peak via the Chabot Trail.
Check the commute at your shift’s start and end, upfront housing costs, and whether moving assistance must be repaid if you leave.
Living in Santa Clara
Santa Clara offers relocating nurses an efficient, sun-drenched home base right in the core of Silicon Valley, distinguished by clean suburban neighborhoods, historic mission roots, and its own municipal electric utility, Silicon Valley Power, which keeps utility bills significantly lower and more reliable than neighboring towns on PG&E. Housing spans early-twentieth-century Craftsman homes in the historic Old Quad, classic mid-century ranches in Central Santa Clara, and contemporary townhomes in the walkable Rivermark development. Commuting along Highway 101, Interstate 280, Highway 237, or via Caltrain gives quick reach to regional medical centers, though heavy Silicon Valley rush-hour traffic requires strategic shift planning. While the city lacks a bustling, late-night downtown core, healthcare workers find top-tier retail and dining at Westfield Valley Fair, artisanal caffeine at Voyager Craft Coffee, and major entertainment at Levi’s Stadium. With mild Mediterranean weather year-round, proximity to Guadalupe River Trail runs, and family-friendly schools like Don Callejon, Santa Clara delivers balanced, high-functioning convenience despite tight housing inventory and metropolitan traffic.
