ADVANCED PRACTICE REGISTERED NURSE (FHC) - Full-time and Part-time positions

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

Under administrative direction, performs advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) work at Family Health Centers (FHC).

Diagnoses patients and designs appropriate treatment plans. Adheres to standards of patient care. Documents the components of the medical visit and any other clinical information. Documents routine screening (i.e., pelvic, breast). Analyzes and interprets lab results and responds to abnormal results. Maintains follow-up of patients. Counsels patients regarding health status, risks, recommended actions and community resources. Consults with other medical providers regarding medical procedure and technique, patient care and treatment. Adheres to patient call schedule as posted, as applicable. Maintains sufficient patient volume, as established by the organization. Assists in the education of health profession students. Completes required paperwork for ongoing provider privileging and credentialing. Participates in Quality Improvement activities. Identifies patients with Limited English Proficiency (LEP) and/or other communication barriers and uses appropriate interpretive service; documents use of interpretive services. Adheres to standard precautions. Performs related work as required.

Examples of Duties

Must possess a license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Kentucky and maintain license throughout employment at FHC -OR- Must possess a work permit to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Kentucky. Current registration and designation as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) by the Kentucky Board of Nursing. -OR- Have been deemed eligible by a certifying body to sit for the APRN certification exam and have submitted an application to the Kentucky Board of Nursing for APRN registration. The final hiring decision is pending issuance of a letter of temporary authority to practice from the Kentucky Board of Nursing. Must pass certification exam within 90 days of employment and maintain APRN certification throughout employment with FHC. Must obtain CPR certification by the end of the probationary period and maintain certification throughout employment with FHC.

Must provide own transportation to work at other FHC locations as needed. Must be available to work a varied schedule, extra clinics (including Saturdays and evenings) and additional time beyond clinic's regular schedule as necessary. Must be vaccinated for Hepatitis B, have provided evidence of immunization, or have signed a declination form within 10 days of initial assignment.

Moves and/or lifts more than 100 lbs. when positioning patients or when assisting them on and off the examination table. Responds to patient and Family Health Centers' needs via the telephone, internet, fax, computer software and in person. Spends extended periods of time standing and walking. Identifies medical record documentation, requests and/or releases.