Advanced Practice Provider - Work Care - PRN

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse/Physician Assistant Position

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.

Education Qualifications

• Graduated from an APRN/PA program. Required

Skills and Abilities

• The APRN/PA will work in a team environment with collaboration of a physician for assistance in clinical decision-making, case management and evaluation of performance. (Required proficiency)
• Ability to obtains patient history and perform assessments via interview and examination. Management of conditions as indicated based on evidence based medicine. Ability to order, conduct and interpret diagnostic studies related to specialty area and visit purpose. (Required proficiency)
• Ability to conducts preventative health assessments, screening, immunizations and other task related to specialty area and visit purpose. (Required proficiency)
• Willingness to learn necessary computer skills, document delivery of health care and nursing processes within specialty area. (Required proficiency)
• All APRN incumbents are required to maintain Registered Nurse competencies as designated by Federal and State organizations and as outlined in SVH policy. (Required proficiency)

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.

What You Will Do

• 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. Has prescriptive authority per Kansas Nurse Practice Act and SVH protocols.
• Maintain and review patient records, charts, and other pertinent information. Post tests and examination results. Document and manage information using electronic medical record and other tools
• Triage patient telephone calls and provide consultation as needed.
• Management of 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.

Required for All Jobs

• Complies with all policies, standards, mandatory training and requirements of Stormont Vail Health
• Performs other duties as assigned

Patient Facing Options

• Position is Patient Facing

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.
• Abide by Stormont Vail's Remote Worker Policy and will review and acknowledge the Remote Work Agreement annually.

Remote Work Capability

• Hybrid

Scope

• No Supervisory Responsibility
• No Budget Responsibility

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
• Operate Foot Controls: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• 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

Physical Demand Comments: Requires standing and walking for prolonged periods of time. Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 100 pounds. Requires normal visual acuity and hearing.

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

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