PRN Advance Practice Nurse

Qualifications

• A current unencumbered Arkansas Advanced Practice Nurse license is required.
• A minimum of 2 years of practical clinic experience treating adult patients is strongly preferred.
• Must have Prescriptive Authority at date of hire.
• DEA licensure is preferred, but can be obtained within six months of hire.
• An updated Collaborative Practice Agreement can be provided by Father Bob Allen Charitable Clinic upon hire if needed.

Essential Job Functions

• Evaluate chronic and acute patients and document findings in EMR following the SOAP note outline (subjective, objective, assessment, and planning).
• Provide preventative health care services or make appropriate referrals.
• Review treatment plan with patients and modify based on patient outcomes.
• Provide and document disease-specific education or delegate to LPN provide.
• Order appropriate cost-effective laboratory and diagnostic testing.
• Ensure lab and diagnostic results are reviewed and findings are communicated to patient.
• Make referrals to outside facilities and ensure additional costs are explained to patient.
• Complete medication refills through the EMR or delegate to LPN when appropriate.
• Preserve and prescribe medications in accordance with state and federal law and adhere to prescribing protocols as outlined in Collaborating Physician Agreement.
• Utilize on-site medication resources, Prescription Assistance services, and generic medication lists when appropriate.
• Annually, review the Collaborating Physician Agreement, quality assurance plan, and prescribing protocols and make changes as needed.
• Documentation must be completed within 48 hours of patient visit.
• Review and discuss patient care management quarterly with the collaborating physician as outlined in the quality assurance plan.
• Consult with and document communication with Collaborating Physician or other Specialists when care is rendered outside scope of practice.
• Ensure OSHA and bloodborne pathogen standards are met, and report any violations to the Director.
• For life-threatening conditions, refer patients to Emergency Room and/or coordinate emergency transportation to appropriate facility.
• Continually participate in training specific to scope of practice.
• For patients who become ineligible for Father Bob Allen Charitable Clinic, coordinate a plan for continuity of care and document.
• Work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner.
• Perform other duties as assigned or requested.
• Demonstrate an understanding of how SHARE’s IMPACT values help achieve our mission to identify, develop and foster programs and services that further the health and well-being of the people of our community and surrounding areas. Demonstrate those values on a daily basis and be willing to overcome behaviors that negatively impact relationships with co-workers and the people we serve.
• Adhere to all SHARE Foundation and Father Bob Allen Charitable Clinic Policies and Procedures.
• Comply with the HIPAA Privacy Policy maintaining confidentiality requirements.