[Hiring] Advanced Practice Provider @Stormont Vail Health

Role Description

This position is responsible for providing care to patients acting as an assistant to the physicians in the clinic following established standards and practices. The delivery of professional nursing care at Stormont-Vail HealthCare 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.

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate of an accredited PA/APRN program.
• Meets educational preparation or other qualifications within specified time frames as determined/outlined by specific department policy.

Requirements

• All APRN incumbents are required to maintain Registered Nurse competencies as designated by Federal and State organizations and as outlined in SVH policy.
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry.
• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents.
• Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.
• Ability to write speeches and articles for publication that conform to prescribed style and format.
• Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors.

Benefits

• Perform a complete physical exam and record findings.
• Collaboration with physicians in managing acute and long-term medical needs of patients.
• Interpret and integrate data to determine appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic procedures as needed.
• Synthesize data to determine preliminary diagnostic and therapeutic plan utilizing principles of prevention.
• Order appropriate laboratory diagnostic procedures.
• Administer medications and injections according to physician direction.
• Suture minor lacerations.
• Instruct patients and family regarding medications and treatment instructions.
• Provide patient education.
• Obtain complete medical history and physical data on patients.
• Interview and advise patients regarding health and illness prevention.
• Recommend community resources to meet patients and family needs.
• Maintain and review patient records, charts, and other pertinent information.
• Post tests and examination results.
• In the event of an emergency incumbents may be designated to work at the bedside as assigned by leadership.
• Triage patient telephone calls and provide consultation.
• Manage medical emergencies.
• Provide monitoring and continuity of care between physician visits.
• Involvement in community activities.
• Continue to be involved in professional organizations and show process towards individual development.
• Constantly contribute to a high level of customer satisfaction and process improvement.
• Effectively use laboratory equipment in the clinic and know procedures for sending laboratory tests to a reference lab.
• Position and transfer patients to produce a radiograph.
• Ensures that care delivered to patients is provided according to the Stormont-Vail HealthCare 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.

Company Description

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.