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 Urology Advanced Practice Provider (APP) works closely with the Urologist to provide advanced patient care in both a hospital and office clinic setting. This position assists in providing patient consultation and evaluation; assistance with procedures; hospital rounds to include relaying of orders from collaborating physicians; coordination of admissions and discharges; functions as a first assistant in the operation room, including pre and post-operative intervention, when necessary. This position is also responsible to provide documentation of services provided in compliance with established medical records, medical staff, and billing procedures. 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

• Possess 'First Assist' experience. Required
• Experience in urology patient care. Preferred

Skills and Abilities

• 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)
• Project professionalism in appearance and all forms of communication. (Required proficiency)
• Knowledge in administering patient care according to established protocol. (Required proficiency)
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients, co-workers, physicians and the public. (Required proficiency)
• Ability to exercise initiative, problem solving and decision making. (Required proficiency)

Licenses and Certifications

• Registered Nurse - KSBN Must have valid APRN licensure. Be certified as a nurse practitioner by a recognized national certifying body that has established standards for nurse practitioners. Required or
• Physician Assistant (PA) - KSBHA Required
• Additional certification may be required in certain patient care settings or populations. The department director will provide specific information and the time frame in which such certification may be attained at the time of hire/transfer into department.

What you will do

• Work closely with surgeons in providing patient care across the continuum (clinic, inpatient, operating room) by performing consultation, evaluation, and provisional management of the patient with urologic needs.
• Perform duties in surgery to include: o Assisting in providing exposure (retraction, suction) o Handling tissue o Providing hemostasis o Suturing o Using and handling instruments
• Make daily inpatient rounds and record pertinent patient progress in chart.
• Prescribe medications and intravenous fluids. Enter orders in hospital electronic medical record in accordance with protocols.
• Perform postoperative follow-up care o Administer medication upon request of collaborating surgeon o Insertion and/or removal of catheter/tubes
• Provide preliminary assessment and interpretation of various diagnostic studies including laboratory tests and radiologic studies.
• Arrange patient admissions and dismissals. Record associated history and physical or discharge summaries.
• Communicates with families, employers, institutions, and other healthcare providers regarding patient’s treatment and status.
• Initiate consultation and monitor patients for special tests.
• Provide patient education and discharge instructions.
• Facilitate collaborating surgeon’s referral of patients to appropriate healthcare facilities, agencies, other resources in the community, or other physicians.
• New graduate APRN incumbents will maintain bedside nursing skills for the first 24 months and may be designated to work at the bedside. Maintenance of skills work and assignment at bedside will be determined by leadership.

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

• On-Site; No Remote

Scope

• No Supervisory Responsibility


• No Budget Responsibility No Budget Responsibility

Physical Demands

• Balancing: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Carrying: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Climbing (Stairs): Rarely less than 1 hour
• Crawling: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Crouching: 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: Frequently 3-5 Hours
• Hearing: Frequently 3-5 Hours
• Kneeling: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Lifting: Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 50 lbs
• Operate Foot Controls: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Pulling: Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 50 lbs
• Pushing: Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 50 lbs
• Reaching (Forward): Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 50 lbs
• Reaching (Overhead): Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 50 lbs
• Repetitive Motions: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Sitting: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Standing: Frequently 3-5 Hours
• Stooping: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Talking: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Walking: Frequently 3-5 Hours

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: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• 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.