Advanced Practice Provider - FT Care Clinic

Stormont Vail Health•Topeka, KS

19d

About The Position

This position provides care to clinic patients while assisting physicians and following established standards and practices. Professional nursing care at Stormont-Vail HealthCare is guided by Jean Watson's Theory of Human Caring and the theory of Shared Governance, in alignment with the organization's mission, vision, and values. The provider performs examinations, obtains medical histories, manages acute and long-term medical needs in collaboration with physicians, and develops preliminary diagnostic and therapeutic plans. The role includes ordering laboratory procedures, administering medications and injections under physician direction, suturing minor lacerations, educating patients and families, maintaining records, triaging calls, managing emergencies, and ensuring continuity of care. The position is patient-facing, has no supervisory or budget responsibility, and may have remote work capability as needed. Remote workers must reside in Kansas, Nebraska, Missouri, or Oklahoma and meet the stated workspace, connectivity, attendance, and policy requirements.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited PA/APRN program.
Meet educational preparation or other qualifications within time frames specified by department policy.
APRN incumbents must maintain Registered Nurse competencies as designated by federal and state organizations and Stormont Vail policy.
For the APRN pathway: valid APRN licensure and certification as a nurse practitioner by a recognized national certifying body that has established standards for nurse practitioners.
For the physician assistant pathway: Physician Assistant licensure through KSBHA.
Additional certification may be required for certain patient-care settings or populations; the department director will specify the certification and timeframe at hire or transfer.
Ability to work with mathematical concepts, including probability, statistical inference, geometry, trigonometry, fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, interpret technical instructions, and work with abstract and concrete variables.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents; respond to inquiries or complaints; write to prescribed styles and formats; and present information effectively to management, public groups, or boards.
Remote workers must have a primary residence in Kansas, Nebraska, Missouri, or Oklahoma; a quiet, distraction-free workspace; stable electricity and internet with at least 25 Mbps upload and download speed; and the ability to devote full attention to work and follow agreed break and attendance schedules and Stormont Vail's Remote Worker Policy.

Responsibilities

Perform complete physical examinations and record findings.
Collaborate with physicians to manage patients' acute and long-term medical needs.
Interpret and integrate data to determine appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic procedures; develop preliminary diagnostic and therapeutic plans using prevention principles.
Order appropriate laboratory diagnostic procedures.
Administer medications and injections according to physician direction and suture minor lacerations.
Instruct patients and families about medications and treatment, and provide patient education.
Obtain complete medical histories and physical data; interview and advise patients about health and illness prevention.
Recommend community resources to meet patient and family needs.
Maintain and review patient records, charts, and other pertinent information, and post test and examination results.
Work at the bedside if designated by leadership during an emergency.
Triage patient telephone calls and provide consultation.
Manage medical emergencies.
Provide monitoring and continuity of care between physician visits.
Participate in community activities and professional organizations, and pursue individual development.
Contribute to customer satisfaction and process improvement.
Use clinic laboratory equipment effectively and follow procedures for sending laboratory tests to a reference laboratory.
Position and transfer patients to produce a radiograph.
Ensure care follows Stormont-Vail HealthCare's mission, strategic plans, internal and external regulations, policies, and procedures; practice within the Kansas Nurse Practice Act and applicable management protocols and support established care models.
Perform other duties as assigned and comply with Stormont Vail policies, standards, mandatory training, and requirements.