Advanced Practice Provider - Full Time - Primary Care - Manhattan

Stormont Vail Health•Manhattan, KS

2d•Onsite

About The Position

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 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.

Requirements

Graduated from an APRN/PA program.
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. (Required proficiency)
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. (Required proficiency)
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. (Required proficiency)
Willingness to learn necessary computer skills. (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)
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.

Responsibilities

Perform a complete physical exam and record findings.
Collaboration with physicians in managing acute and long term medical needs of patients.
Provide monitoring and continuity of care between physician visits.
Manage medical emergencies.
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.
Effectively use laboratory equipment in the clinic and know procedures for sending laboratory tests to a reference lab.
Administer medications and injections according to physician direction.
Suture minor lacerations.
Interview and advise patients regarding health and illness prevention.
Recommend community resources to meet patients and family needs.
Instruct patients and family regarding medications and treatment instructions.
Provide patient education.
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.
Obtain complete medical history and physical data on patients.
Maintain and review patient records, charts, and other pertinent information.
Post tests and examination results.
Triage patient telephone calls and provide consultation.
Position and transfer patients to produce a radiograph.
Incumbents will maintain bedside nursing skills by providing three flexible bedside nursing shifts per month and may be designated to work at the bedside for further shifts. Maintenance of skills work and assignment at bedside will be determined by leadership.
Complies with all policies, standards, mandatory training and requirements of Stormont Vail Health
Performs other duties as assigned