Advanced Practice Provider - Work Care - PRN

About the role

This position is responsible for providing care to patients with supervision/collaboration of a physician following 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

• Provide a broad scope of services including the diagnosis and treatment of work-related injuries and illnesses, physical examinations, surveillance and regulatory exams, and preventive services.
• Collaboration with physicians in managing acute and long term medical needs of patients.
• Provide monitoring and continuity of care between visits.
• Manage medical emergencies.
• Interpret and integrate data to determine appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic procedures as needed.
• Order appropriate laboratory diagnostic procedures.
• Effectively use laboratory equipment in the clinic and know procedures for sending laboratory tests to a reference lab.
• Administer/prescribe medications and injections according to physician direction and evidence based medicine standards.
• Suture minor lacerations.
• Interview and advise patients regarding health and illness prevention.
• Ensures that care delivered to patients is provided according to the Stormont Vail Health mission, strategic plans, and all internal/external regulations, policies and procedures.
• Practices within the Kansas Nurse Practice Act and within the guidelines of management protocols.
• Supports the established care models of Stormont Vail Regional Health Center.
• Maintains and reviews patient records, charts, and other pertinent information.
• Post tests and examination results.
• Documents and manages information using electronic medical record and other tools.
• Triage patient telephone calls and provide consultation as needed.
• Manages health conditions via referral to other healthcare providers or community resources as indicated.
• Counsels and educates patients regarding preventative health, diagnosis, treatment options and resources including referrals.

Requirements

• Graduated from an APRN/PA program.
• Registered Nurse Must hold a RN license with advanced practice certification.
• Physician Assistant (PA) - KSBHA Required.
• Additional certifications may be required for certain patient care settings or populations.
• Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) License is required.
• Basic Life Support - BLS Required within 90 days of hire.
• Department of Transportation (DOT) Medical Examiner certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• Exemption Status: Exempt.
• Education Qualifications: Graduated from an APRN/PA program.

Skills

• Ability to obtains patient history and perform assessments via interview and examination.
• Management of conditions as indicated based on evidence based medicine.
• Ability to conducts preventative health assessments, screening, immunizations and other task related to specialty area and visit purpose.
• Willingness to learn necessary computer skills, document delivery of health care and nursing processes within specialty area.
• All APRN incumbents are required to maintain Registered Nurse competencies as designated by Federal and State organizations and as outlined in SVH policy.
• Required or Physiologist Assistant (PA) - KSBHA Required.
• Licenses and Certifications: Registered Nurse Must hold a RN license with advanced practice certification Required or Physician Assistant (PA) - KSBHA Required.
• Additional certifications may be required for certain patient care settings or populations.
• Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) License is required.
• Basic Life Support - BLS Required within 90 days of hire.
• Department of Transportation (DOT) Medical Examiner certification is preferred.

Benefits

• No specific benefits mentioned.

Pay

• No specific pay details mentioned.

Schedule

• First Shift (Days - Less than 12 hours per shift).
• Hrs Per Week: 20.

Department

• Not specified.

Remote Work Guidelines

• Workspace is a quiet and distraction-free allowing the ability to comply with all security and privacy standards.
• Stable access to electricity and a minimum of 25mb upload and internet speed.
• Dedicate full attention to the job duties and communication with others during working hours.
• Adhere to break and attendance schedules agreed upon with supervisor.
• Able to abide by Stormont Vail’s Remote Worker Policy and will review and acknowledge the Remote Work Agreement annually.

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): Rarely less than 1 hour.
• Driving (Standard): Rarely less than 1 hour.
• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination: Frequently 3-5 Hours.
• Feeling: Frequently 3-5 Hours.
• Grasping (Fine Motor): Frequently 3-5 Hours.
• Grasping (Gross Hand): Frequently 3-5 Hours.
• Handling: Occasionally 1-3 Hours.
• Hearing: Occasionally 1-3 Hours.
• Kneeling: Rarely less than 1 hour.
• Lifting: Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 100 lbs.
• Pulling: Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 100 lbs.
• Pushing: Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 100 lbs.
• Reaching (Forward): Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 100 lbs.
• Reaching (Overhead): Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 100 lbs.
• Repetitive Motions: Occasionally 1-3 Hours.
• Sitting: Occasionally 1-3 Hours.
• Standing: Occasionally 1-3 Hours.
• Stooping: Occasionally 1-3 Hours.
• Talking: Occasionally 1-3 Hours.
• Walking: Occasionally 1-3 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: Rarely less than 1 hour.
• 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: Rarely less than 1 hour.
• Hazards (other): Rarely less than 1 hour.
• Vibration: Rarely less than 1 hour.
• Wet and/or Humid: Rarely less than 1 hour.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Stormont Vail is an equal opportunity employer and adheres to the philosophy and practice of providing equal opportunities for all employees and prospective employees, without regard to the following classifications: race, color, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, marital status, uniformed service, disability or genetic information. This applies to all aspects of employment practices including hiring, firing, pay, benefits, promotions, lateral movements, job training, and any other terms or conditions of employment. Retaliation is prohibited against any person who files a claim of discrimination, participates in a discrimination investigation, or otherwise opposes an unlawful employment act based upon the above classifications.