Advanced Practice Provider - Fulltime - Pulmonology Clinic - Topeka

Position Status

Full time

Shift

First Shift (Days - Less than 12 hours per shift) (United States of America)

Hours Per Week

40

Job Information

Exemption Status : Exempt

A Brief Overview

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.

Education Qualifications

Graduated from an APRN / PA program. Required

Skills And Abilities

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.

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.

Willingness to learn necessary computer skills.

All APRN incumbents are required to maintain Registered Nurse competencies as designated by Federal and State organizations and as outlined in SVH policy.

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.

What you will do

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 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. Has prescriptive authority per Kansas Nurse Practice Act and SVHC 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.

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 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

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.