About the position
To act as a health care provider, working collaboratively within the multidisciplinary health team to provide primary care and/or women's health care with the support and collaboration of sponsoring physicians and for Hendricks Regional Health. To assist in the supervision and communication with staff assigned. The APRN works closely with sponsoring Physicians, Medical Staff, Management Council, Department Heads, Clinic Manager, Hospital Associates, defined customers, and the general public. The APRN assigned to Partners in Care provides the technical and scientific oversight of the on site laboratory.
Responsibilities
- Maintains accurate, concise and legible medical records.
- Demonstrates effective time and supply management.
- Provides technical and scientific oversight when supervising the laboratory.
- Completes timely billing for services rendered.
- Confirms and/or establishes appropriate medical diagnosis related to patient complaint.
- Orders, performs, and interprets laboratory tests.
- Orders radiological/ultrasound procedures and evaluates results.
- Prescribes medication(s) and assesses and manages follow-up plans.
- Completes or directs the preparation and analysis of statistical data related to clinic quality improvement annual plan.
- Provides data to director for presentation to quality improvement council quarterly.
- Assists in establishing a quality control program for the testing performed.
- Prioritizes and revises patient care plan/education according to patient/significant others' input.
- Assesses cognitive and personal assets or limitations of patient/family.
- Conducts comprehensive or episodic health assessment.
- Participates in the peer review process, education, competency testing and evaluation.
- Remains informed of current knowledge and trends through continuing education.
- Meets Hospital identified customer service standards.
Requirements
- Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing is required for employment.
- Baccalaureate of Science in Nursing Degree (BSN) preferred.
- MSN required for all new hires.
- Computer skills required.
