Advanced Practice Provider - FT Behavioral Health - Flint Hills - PMHNP required

Full time, first shift (days, less than 12 hours per shift), 40 hours per week. Non-exempt position.

About the role

This position is responsible for providing care to patients acting as an assistant to the physicians in facilities and clinic following established standards and practices. The delivery of professional nursing care at Stormont-Vail Health is guided by Jean Watson's Theory of Human Caring and the theory of Shared governance, both of which are congruent with the mission, vision, and values of the organization.

Responsibilities

• In partnership with the attending medical staff, direct and coordinate the work of the Advanced Practice Provider (APP) to provide patient care within each clinical area to meet unit, hospital, and system goals and objectives.
• Perform complete physical exams and record findings.
• Perform complete, detailed, and accurate health histories; review patient records; order laboratory, radiological, and diagnostic studies appropriate for the complaint, age, race, sex, and physical condition of the patient.
• Order appropriate laboratory and other diagnostic tests and procedures.
• Assess normal and abnormal findings from the history, physical examination, laboratory reports, and other diagnostic tests.
• Prescribe prescription-only drugs following written protocol as allowed by the Kansas Nurse Practice Act and in accordance with K.A.R. 60-11-104a. DEA registration number is required for prescribing controlled substances. The scope of authority shall not exceed the prescribing authority of the supervising physician.
• Ensure care delivered to patients aligns with the Stormont Vail Health mission, strategic plans, and all internal/external regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Practice within the Kansas Nurse Practice Act and within the guidelines of management protocols. Support the established care models of Stormont Vail Health.
• Institute emergency measures and emergency treatment or appropriate stabilization measures as necessary.
• Provide instructions and guidance regarding health care and health care promotion to patients/family.
• Arrange inpatient admissions at the direction of the collaborating physician.
• Triage telephone calls from nursing facilities and provide consultation.
• Continue involvement in professional organizations and pursue individual development.
• Maintain patient confidentiality.
• Provide discharge instructions and referrals if necessary upon discharge.
• Request for service is by consultation; patients will be rounded on in accordance with rules and regulations.
• Comply with all policies, standards, mandatory training, and requirements of Stormont Vail Health.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Must maintain Registered Nurse competencies as designated by Federal and State organizations and as outlined in SVH policy.
• Valid APRN licensure in Kansas.
• Certification as a nurse practitioner by a recognized national certifying body that has established standards for nurse practitioners.
• Physician Assistant (PA) licensure in Kansas (alternative to APRN).
• Additional certification may be required in certain patient care settings or populations; the department director will provide specific information and time frame at the time of hire/transfer.
• DEA registration number required for prescribing controlled substances.

Physical Demands

• Balancing: Occasionally (1-3 hours)
• Carrying: Occasionally (1-3 hours)
• Climbing (Ladders): Rarely (less than 1 hour)
• Climbing (Stairs): Rarely (less than 1 hour)
• Crawling: Rarely (less than 1 hour)
• Crouching: Rarely (less than 1 hour)
• Driving (Automatic/Standard): Rarely (less than 1 hour)
• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination: Frequently (3-5 hours)
• Feeling: Frequently (3-5 hours)
• Grasping (Fine Motor/Gross Hand): Frequently (3-5 hours)
• Handling: Frequently (3-5 hours)
• Hearing: Frequently (3-5 hours)
• Kneeling: Occasionally (1-3 hours)
• Lifting: Occasionally (1-3 hours) up to 50 lbs
• Operate Foot Controls: Rarely (less than 1 hour)
• Pulling/Pushing: Occasionally (1-3 hours) up to 50 lbs
• Reaching (Forward/Overhead): Occasionally (1-3 hours) up to 50 lbs
• Repetitive Motions: Occasionally (1-3 hours)
• Sitting: Occasionally (1-3 hours)
• Standing: Frequently (3-5 hours)
• Stooping: Occasionally (1-3 hours)
• Talking: Occasionally (1-3 hours)
• Walking: Frequently (3-5 hours)

Working Conditions

• Burn: Rarely (less than 1 hour)
• Chemical: Rarely (less than 1 hour)
• Combative Patients: Occasionally (1-3 hours)
• Dusts: Rarely (less than 1 hour)
• Electrical/Explosive: Rarely (less than 1 hour)
• Extreme Temperatures: Rarely (less than 1 hour)
• Infectious Diseases: Occasionally (1-3 hours)
• Mechanical: Rarely (less than 1 hour)
• Needle Stick: Occasionally (1-3 hours)
• Noise/Sounds: Occasionally (1-3 hours)
• Other Atmospheric Conditions: Rarely (less than 1 hour)
• Poor Ventilation, Fumes, and/or Gases: Rarely (less than 1 hour)
• Radiant Energy: Rarely (less than 1 hour)
• Risk of Exposure to Blood and Body Fluids: Occasionally (1-3 hours)
• Risk of Exposure to Hazardous Drugs: Occasionally (1-3 hours)
• Hazards (other): Rarely (less than 1 hour)
• Vibration: Rarely (less than 1 hour)
• Wet and/or Humid: Rarely (less than 1 hour)