APRN/PA - Emergency Department - South Hospital - No Overnights

UofL Health•Shepherdsville, KY

26d

About The Position

The Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) provides assessment, management and outcome evaluation for patients in inpatient and outpatient settings. The APRN serves as a resource to educate patients, families, professional nurses, and staff; functions as a liaison between patient, family and UofL Physicians staff; and participates in clinical research. The APRN should demonstrate an advanced level of medical and nursing knowledge, clinical and technical competency, sound clinical judgment, professionalism as it relates to interpersonal and general communication skills, timely and compliant documentation, and takes responsibility for ongoing professional development and competency validation.

Requirements

Master of Nursing degree from an accredited institution.
Current licensure in state of Kentucky as an APRN.
National certification as an Adult Nurse Practitioner, Emergency Nurse Practitioner, Family Nurse Practitioner, or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
Current DEA certificate without restriction
Current BLS
Must be ACLS Certified
Demonstrates the ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate individual patient care appropriate to the age of patients served by demonstrative knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span.
Communicates appropriately with the person served regardless of their age.
Initiative, communicator, problem solver
Proactive - anticipates and plans for problems before they arise
Service Excellence – responsive, informs constituents of process, pleasant to work with, educates and provides timely, accurate information
Organized – manages time effectively, keeps tasks appropriately prioritized
Flexible – ability to change directions as needed for the good of the department or organization
Critical Thinking – ability to think through issues and identify appropriate options
Work Ethic – motivated, diligent, industrious and persistent in the workplace, stays on tasks to completion, works at a fast pace to ensure optimal efficiency
Maintains a professional appearance at all times.
Interpersonal – can build effective, strong working relationships with employees, colleagues, management, consultants, and media through trust, communication, and credibility
Team – ability to work with others, serve others, help others, lead others, mentor others, take directions from others in the interest of moving process and programs forward to the desired outcome.
Emotional Intelligence – ability to not take issues personal, see the big picture in emotionally charged situations and respond in a mature, professional, composed manner
Self-Awareness – ability to reflect, understand limitations, and seek appropriate assistance and guidance
Judgment – exercises discretion and due diligence when making decisions and recommendations
Quality – is able to perform work in a neat, efficient, well-coordinated, well communicated manner with a high degree of accuracy and professionalism
Presentation – can speak in front of people to deliver necessary material or messaging
Must be able to communicate effectively in both verbal and written formats.
Able to critically think through complex patient situations, process improvements, evidence-based practice.
Able to assist others in developing clinical reasoning skills.

Responsibilities

Assesses the physical and psychosocial status of clients by means of interview, health history, physical examination and diagnostic studies for both inpatient and outpatient services.
Recognizes deviations from normal in the physical assessment.
Works in collaboration with a physician in formulating treatment plans for health problems and follow-up.
Manage specialty clinic
Writes prescriptions for medication, blood tests, routine diagnostic and follow-up studies and therapeutic measures.
Requests written consultation from physicians and other healthcare professionals to ensure appropriate and quality patient care.
Interprets and evaluates findings of studies/tests.
Relays appropriate information regarding patient care to the collaborating physician.
Evaluates the quality of care provided and recommends changes for improvement.
Initiates appropriate actions to facilitate the implementation of therapeutic plans that are consistent with the continuing healthcare needs of the patient.
Participates in multidisciplinary conference and ensures appropriate, quality care.
Provides symptom management for side effects related to oncologic treatment.
Assist with admissions.
Works both collaboratively and independently.
Maintains oversight of survivorship program and survivorship clinic.
Shares clinical expertise with professional and supportive personnel.
Documents and reports care in an accurate, timely manner.
Works effectively with others.
Collaborates with other health disciplines to ensure continuity and quality of care.
Promotes evidenced-based nursing practice/research by participating in clinical research and leading efforts in scientific inquiry.
Varied schedule
Mutually agreed upon call schedule
Assist in the Operation Room when necessary
Maintains professional certification in specialty area; attends and participates in national, regional, and/or local educational conferences.
Other duties as assigned.
Maintains compliance with all company policies, procedures and standards of conduct
Complies with HIPAA privacy and security requirements to maintain confidentiality at all times
Performs other duties as assigned.
Demonstrates a commitment to service, organization values and professionalism through appropriate conduct and demeanor at all times
Maintains confidentiality and protects sensitive data at all times
Adheres to organizational and department specific safety standards and guidelines
Works collaboratively and supports efforts of team members
Demonstrates exceptional customer service and interacts effectively with physicians, patients, residents, visitors, staff and the broader health care community
Honoring and caring for the dignity of all persons in mind, body, and spirit
Ensuring the highest quality of care for those we serve
Working together as a team to achieve our goals
Improving continuously by listening, and asking for and responding to feedback
Seeking new and better ways to meet the needs of those we serve
Using our resources wisely
Understanding how each of our roles contributes to the success of UofL Health