ADVANCED PRACTICE PROVIDER - Diabetes Support Services - FT

Stormont Vail Health • Topeka, KS

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

Assumes responsibility and accountability for a group of patients for a designated time frame and provides care to these patients through the therapeutic use of self, the nursing process, the environment/instrumentation, and other health care team members. The delivery of professional nursing care at Stormont Vail Health is guided by Jean Watson's Theory of Human Caring and the theory of Professional governance, both of which are congruent with the mission, vision, and values of the organization.

Requirements

• 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.
• All APRN incumbents are required to maintain Registered Nurse competencies as designated by Federal and State organizations and as outlined in SVH policy.
• Demonstrates awareness and sensitivity to rights of patient/significant other, as identified within the institution.
• Demonstrates awareness and application of safety issues as identified within the institution.
• Demonstrates awareness of legal issues in all aspects of patient care and departmental functioning. Strives to manage situation in a manner, which minimizes risk to the patient and the institution.
• 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.
• 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 perform mathematical calculations related to medication administration and equipment calibration.
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference.
• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
• 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.
• Physician Assistant (PA) - KSBHA Required
• Basic Life Support - BLS Required within 90 days.
• RQI, CPR or ACLS certifications may be required in lieu of or in addition to BLS depending on department.

Nice To Haves

• ACLS preferred.

Responsibilities

• Request for service is by consultation and patients will be rounded on in accordance with Medical Staff rules and regulations.
• Receive consultations as assigned.
• Assess normal and abnormal findings from the history, physical examination, laboratory reports and other diagnostic tests.
• Manage the medical plan of care as related to the consultation, based on protocols adopted jointly by the advanced registered nurse practitioner and the supervising physician(s) and within the Kansas Nurse Practice Act under the direction of the supervising physician(s).
• Collaborate with the patient and members of the health care team to provide for ongoing health care and/or referral of the patient.
• Prescribe prescription only drugs following written protocol as allowed by Kansas Nurse Practice Act and in accordance with K.A.R.60-11-104a. In no case shall the scope of authority of the advance registered nurse practitioner exceed the prescribing authority of the supervising physician.
• Abide by Medical Staff guidelines for patient care, appointment, reappointment, and licensure requirements.
• Perform all functions defined by basic nursing practice.
• Perform and record history and physical exam as related to the requested consultation.
• Order appropriate laboratory and other diagnostic tests and procedures.
• Compile and record data, complete progress notes in a timely fashion as required by Medical Staff policy.
• Develop individualized teaching plans and determine education deficits.
• Provide discharge instructions and referral if necessary upon discharge.
• Serve as a reference for nursing and medical staff.
• Support nursing staff by providing continuing education when possible.
• Constantly contribute to a high level of customer satisfaction.
• Complies with all policies, standards, mandatory training and requirements of Stormont Vail Health
• Performs other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed