Nurse Practitioner - Emergency Providers Muhlenberg

Emergency Providers Muhlenberg

In collaboration with a physician, diagnoses and treats certain acute or chronic health conditions in specific populations.

Obtains patient history and performs assessment via observation, interview, and examination.

Orders, performs, and interprets diagnostic studies.

May be required to perform preventative health assessments, screenings, immunizations, and care.

Provides direct treatment and management of health conditions via prescriptive authority or referral to other healthcare providers or community resources.

Provides counseling and education of patients and their families/caregivers concerning preventative health, treatment options, and community resources.

Provides care in the context of promoting age and culture-appropriate informed choices, shared decision-making, and the right to self-determination.

Provides accurate and timely documentation of assessment and patient care plan.

May coordinate the registration functions including collecting and entering demographic, insurance, employer information, and co-payments.

Requires critical thinking skills and decisive judgment.

Works under direct supervision.

Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Master's degree or higher in Nursing required upon hire.

RN - Licensed as a Registered Nurse. Eligible to practice nursing in the State of Kentucky required upon hire AND

APRN - Licensed as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse in the state of Kentucky required upon hire AND

APRN - National certification from American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) required upon hire OR

APRN - National certification from American Association of Critical Care Nurses (AACCN) required upon hire OR

APRN - National certification from National Certification for the Obstetric, Gynecologic, and Neonatal Nursing Specialties (NCCCOGN) required upon hire OR

APRN - National certification from Pediatric Nursing Certification Board (PNCB) required upon hire OR

APRN - National certification from American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) required upon hire OR

APRN - National certification as Neonatal Nurse Practitioner from National Certification Corporation (NCC) required upon hire

Supports Owensboro Health's Mission, Vision, Core Commitments, and business interests. Adheres to all organizational policies and procedures. Executes all tasks and behaves in a manner consistent with a culture of compliance, safety and a high reliability organization.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Standing: Frequently

Walking: Frequently

Sitting: Occasionally

Lifting 0-25 lbs.: Rarely

Lifting 25-75 lbs.: Rarely

Lifting over 75 lbs.: Rarely

Carrying 0-25 lbs.: Rarely

Carrying 25-75 lbs.: Rarely

Carrying over 75 lbs.: Rarely

Pushing/Pulling 0-25 lbs.: Frequently

Pushing/Pulling 25-75 lbs.: Occasionally

Pushing/Pulling over 75 lbs.: Occasionally

Climbing: Occasionally

Bending/Stooping: Frequently

Kneeling: Occasionally

Crouching/Crawling: Occasionally

Reaching: Frequently

Talking: Frequently

Hearing: Frequently

Repetitive Foot/Leg Movements: Rarely

Repetitive Hand/Arm Movements: Frequently

Keyboard Data Entry: Frequently

Running: Rarely

Vision: Depth Perception: Frequently

Vision: Distinguish Color: Frequently

Vision: Seeing Far: Frequently

Vision: Seeing Near: Frequently

Hazardous Drug Risk Exposure: Risk Level: High-Risk

Owensboro Health Core Commitments

Integrity - We conduct ourselves with a high level of responsibility, reliability and honesty because we take seriously the trust of our patients and coworkers.

Respect - We value and accept the unique talents and contributions of every patient, customer and team member in the Owensboro Health community.

Teamwork - We build a spirit of connectivity and fellowship by striving together to overcome obstacles, surpass goals, celebrate accomplishments and plan the future.

Innovation - We foster original ideas and creative solutions that improve our daily work and promote the mission of Owensboro Health.

Service - We focus on service to patients, customers and team members by anticipating their needs, thoughtfully meeting those needs and continually improving the quality of everything we do.

Excellence - We reach beyond basic expectations to expand our knowledge and awareness, produce exceptional work and provide outstanding service.