Advanced Practice Provider - FT - Urology - Topeka

Stormont Vail Health•Topeka, KS

129d•Onsite

About The Position

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.

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

Responsibilities

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.
Complies with all policies, standards, mandatory training and requirements of Stormont Vail Health
Performs other duties as assigned