APRN

Job Summary

Under administrative direction and guidance and under the guidelines of a collaborative practice agreement, the APRN provides comprehensive and professional health care to clients in the hospital and residential setting. Practice is distinguished by autonomy of practice and is characterized by an increased complexity of clinical decision-making ability and greater skill in providing quality medical services. Activities are carried out in accordance with the Scope and Standards of Advanced Practice Registered Nursing, Kansas Board of Nursing Practice Act, and other relevant federal, state, and local guidelines. The ARNP in this position demonstrates a high level of expertise in the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of the complex responses of individuals, families, or communities to actual or potential medical problems, prevention of injury, maintenance of wellness, and provision of comfort. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Identifies the physical, social and emotional health needs of individuals and families through systematic assessment, utiliza tion of professional skills, health history, physical evaluations and lab or other diagnostic tools
•  Develops and implements a comprehensive plan of care that includes interventions and treatments to attain expected outcomes
•  Utilizes appropriate or specialized knowledge and skills in the provision of direct client care
•  Documents services provided to the client in the medical record in accordance with state and joint commission requirements
•  Collaborates with the health team members to establish priorities, manage care and coordinate efforts to achieve desired outcomes in providing planned services to the client
•  Utilizes complex strategies, interventions and teaching to promote, maintain, and improve health and prevent injury
•  Serves as a leader and role model for professional development of peers and others
•  Develops and implements a plan of continued professional growth and development
•  Committed to maintaining a healthy and safe work environment
•  Works under broad goals and policies under general direction of the appointing authority and the supervising doctor
•  Makes referrals to other specialties as needed
•  Provide on call medical coverage, depending on site

Education: Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Nursing 

 Licensure/Certification: 

Licensed as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) in the state of MO, Board certified and Board eligible 

 Valid driver’s license and auto insurance 

 Experience: Primary care background with the ability to give routine preventative care, evaluate and treat acute medical issues in all ranges seen in KVC hospitals. Requires Intermediate computer skills in typing/keyboarding, Microsoft Word and Excel programs as well as Outlook email. 

 Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

While performing duties of this job, the employee is required to be able to physically perform the functions of a history and physical exam. This includes but is not limited to the ability to: walk, sit, stand, crouch, typing, and kneeling. The provider must be able to have the following senses intact: touch, sight, auditory, and smell. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. 

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.