Advanced Practice Provider - FT - Topeka - Bariatric Surgery - M-F, no call

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

The Bariatric Surgery Advanced Practice Provider (APP) is an APRN or PA who provides advanced patient care in collaboration with the surgeons following established standards and practices. This particular position is to support the bariatric surgery program. The majority of the care will be provided in the clinic setting but may also include some inpatient post-surgical management and first assisting in the operating room. Care will be provided based on educational preparation and / or certification in the practitioner role to a specific patient population.

The APP assumes the management of patients, functioning in both an independent and collaborative role with the surgeon and other members of the care team. The APP performs select procedures, designs individualized treatment plans, evaluates outcomes, and modifies the treatment plan as needed in accordance with established management protocols and regulating bodies. The APP facilitates the transition of patients between service units and provides / coordinates complex patient and family teaching.

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

• 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.

Experience Qualifications

Skills And Abilities

Licenses and Certifications

What you will do

Required for All Jobs

Patient Facing Options

Remote Work Guidelines

Remote Work Capability

Scope

Physical Demands

Working Conditions

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.