Advanced Practice Nurse -Specialty - PRN, Oncall -Oncology

UFCW Local 7 - $64.33 - $93.48 Job Summary : Practices

professional nursing by the performance of both independent nursing

and delegated medical functions in accordance with accepted

practice standards. Utilizes specialized knowledge, judgment, and

skills involving the application of biological, physical, social,

and behavioral science principles. Functions include patient

advocacy and the initiation and performance of nursing care and

advanced clinical skills to evaluate, diagnose, and treat human

disease, pain, injury, physical or mental conditions, health

maintenance and promotion, supportive and restorative care.

SPECIALTIES INCLUDED UNDER THIS JOB DESCRIPTION : Emergency Room,

Cardiology, Neurology, Endocrinology, Psychiatric Mental Health,

Urogynecology, Oncology and Rheumatology. Essential

Responsibilities : This description is for recruitment posting

purposes only. It has not received full HR review and approval.

DATA COLLECTION : Obtains a pertinent medical history, performs an

appropriate physical examination, and reviews relevant laboratory

or radiologic (or other) studies to assess the patients medical,

physical, psychological, and relevant socio

• economic status.

Will have full access to patient medical records and other

information pertinent to those patients under his / her care.

ASSESSMENT : Formulates an accurate and appropriate diagnosis based

on elicited data, and includes differential diagnoses as

appropriate.

treatment plans that are aligned with the practice preferences of

the Collaborating Physician(s) including orders for medication

and / or other treatment modalities, the need for additional testing,

consultation to other providers, and follow

Provides care with attention to safety, efficiency, and cost

effectiveness.

the patient and circumstance.

procedures within the limits of their expertise and in accordance

with the State Regulations and Organizational Policies.

EDUCATION AND COUNSELING : Educates and counsels patients and their

families regarding their treatment plan, including disease

prevention and health promotion.

culturally

evidence

DOCUMENTATION : Documents all examination data, diagnostic

impressions, appropriate codes, and other patient care activities

in the medical record, including the name(s) of any consulted

physicians or other providers.

principles and techniques of Universal Precautions.

telephonic and virtual encounters as appropriate.

assigned in

actions in emergency situations.

clinical / administrative duties as directed.

Makes the patient the primary focus of their actions; develops and

sustains productive and compassionate patient relationships.

Leads the health care team by influence, innovation, and by

modeling integrated effective patient care and exemplary service.

Promotes and maintains a physically safe and confidential

environment for care.

care team.

advice and / or consultation from other members of the health care

team

and cultural differences on the patient

PROFESSIONAL EXPECTATIONS : Assumes responsibility for maintaining

clinical competence through participation in continuing education

and other activities.

active licensure.

of new employees, colleagues, and students.

quality assurance activities including the Peer Review process.

Has the quality of their care evaluated by the Collaborating

Physician(s) as stipulated by State and / or KFHP / CPMG policies.

Evaluates personal performance and establishes annual goals aligned

with KFHP regional expectations.

of, and complies with relevant (Federal, State, and / or

Organizational) laws, rules, and policies; including licensure and

certification.

patients and members of the health care team. Basic Qualifications :

Experience N / A Education

from an accredited graduate nursing program approved by the

Colorado State Board of Nursing. License, Certification,

Registration ~ APN Prescriptive Authority Certification (Colorado)

required at hire OR APN Prescriptive Authority Certification -

Provisional (Colorado) required at hire ~ Advanced Practice Nurse

Registration (Colorado) ~ Registered Nurse License (Colorado) ~

National Provider Identifier required at hire ~ Basic Life Support

within 3 months of hire ~ Drug Enforcement Administration

Registration required at hire Additional Requirements : ~ N / A

Preferred Qualifications : ~

administration of procedural sedation, ACLS certification and

procedural sedation competency required within 90 days of hire.

Notes : Travel may be required at other KP locations within the

Denver / Boulder region to meet operational needs. Oncology

experience preferred. BLS required.