ADVANCED PRACTICE PROVIDER - Express Care PRN

100 Stormont-Vail HealthCare, Inc.; United States; Hybrid; USD 83,000 - 117,000; Part time

Job summary

Stormont Vail HealthCare, Inc. is seeking a part-time Advanced Practice Provider (APN/PA) to deliver high-quality patient care in a clinic setting. The APP may work independently or with a team, managing patient care under established protocols and collaborating with physicians and care staff.

The role requires graduation from an accredited PA/APRN program and ongoing compliance with nursing and reimbursement standards. The position supports remote work guidelines with a hybrid schedule.

Qualifications

• Maintains RN competencies as per regulatory standards.
• Reads, analyzes, and interprets scientific/financial/legal documents.
• Responds to inquiries from customers, regulators, or staff.
• Writes speeches/articles in prescribed style.
• Presents information to management and boards.
• Applies mathematical concepts in clinical contexts.
• Defines problems, collects data, and draws conclusions.
• Adheres to policies and ensures billing compliance.

Responsibilities

• Functions independently and with physicians to provide continuous care.
• Obtains complete medical history and physical data.
• Interprets data to determine diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
• Performs physical exams and records findings.
• Orders lab tests and manages care plans.
• Provides patient education and counseling.
• Maintains patient records and confidentiality.
• Prescribes within nurse practitioner or physician assistant scope.

Skills

RN competencies

Data interpretation

Patient education

Documentation

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Clinical decision making

Education

Graduate of an accredited PA/APRN program

Job description

• Position Status: Part time Shift: Variable Less than 12 hour shift (United States of America)
• Hours per week: 0
• Job Information Exemption Status: Non-Exempt

A Brief Overview

The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) is an APRN/PA providing advanced nursing and patient care based upon education preparation and /or certification in the practitioner role in a clinic setting. The APP functions in both an independent and collaborative role with other providers, case managers, and members of the health care team in managing patients. As a practitioner, they preform select procedures, design individualized treatment plans, evaluate outcomes, and modify the treatment plan in accordance with the established management protocols and regulating bodies. The APP utilizes excellent communication and customer relation skills in assessing, counseling and educating patients and their family as it relates to their care. The APP 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.

Education Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited PA/APRN program.
• Meets educational preparation or other qualifications within specified time frames as determined/outlined by specific department policy.

Required Skills and Abilities

• 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)
• 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. (Required proficiency)
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry.
• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations. (Required proficiency)
• 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. (Required proficiency)
• Demonstrates supportive behaviors necessary for age-specific care as determined by specific department(s).
• Develops, maintains and fosters positive working relationships with customers and other staff members. (Required proficiency)
• Is knowledgeable of billing and reimbursement issues related to the management of patients. (Required proficiency)

Licenses and Certifications

• Physician Assistant (PA) - KSBHA Required or Nurse Practitioner - KSBN Must hold a RN license with advanced practice certification Required Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support - ACLS Preferred Additional certifications may be required for certain patient care settings or populations. DEA registration number is required in Manhattan, KS.

What you will do

• Functions independently and collaboratively with physicians and all disciplines to provide continuity of health care services for individuals, families, and/or groups.
• Obtain complete medical history and physical data on patients.
• Interpret and integrate data to determine appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic procedures as needed.
• Perform a complete physical exam and record findings.
• Collaboration with physicians in managing acute and long term medical needs of patients.
• Order appropriate laboratory diagnostic procedures.
• Synthesize data to determine preliminary diagnostic and therapeutic plan utilizing principles of prevention.
• Administer medications and injections according to physician direction.
• Suture minor lacerations.
• Interview and advise patients regarding health and illness prevention.
• Recommend community resources to meet patients and family needs.
• Instruct patients and family regarding medications and treatment instructions.
• Provide patient education.
• Triage patient telephone calls and provide consultation.
• Maintain and review patient records, charts, and other pertinent information.
• Post tests and examination results.
• Manage medical emergencies.
• Provide monitoring and continuity of care between physician visits.
• Maintain patient confidentiality.
• Continue to be involved in professional organizations and show process towards individual development.
• Effectively use laboratory equipment in the clinic and know procedures for sending laboratory tests to a reference lab.
• Position and transfer patients to produce a radiograph.
• Ensures that care delivered to patients is provided according to the Stormont-Vail HealthCare mission, strategic plans, and all internal/external regulations, policies and procedures.
• Practices within the Kansas Nurse Practice Act and within the guidelines of management protocols.
• Supports the established care models of Stormont Vail Regional Health Center.
• Has prescriptive authority per Kansas Nurse Practice Act and SVHC protocols.

Required for All Jobs

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

Patient Facing Options

• Position is Patient Facing
• Remote Work Guidelines Workspace is a quiet and distraction-free allowing the ability to comply with all security and privacy standards.
• Stable access to electricity and a minimum of 25mb upload and internet speed.
• Dedicate full attention to the job duties and communication with others during working hours.
• Adhere to break and attendance schedules agreed upon with supervisor.
• Abide by Stormont Vail’s Remote Worker Policy and will review and acknowledge the Remote Work Agreement annually.

Remote Work Capability

• Hybrid Scope
• No Supervisory Responsibility
• No Budget Responsibility
• No Budget Responsibility

Physical Demands

• Balancing: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Carrying: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Climbing (Stairs): Rarely less than 1 hour
• Crouching: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Driving (Automatic): Rarely less than 1 hour
• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination: Frequently 3-5 Hours
• Feeling: Frequently 3-5 Hours
• Grasping (Fine Motor): Frequently 3-5 Hours
• Grasping (Gross Hand): Frequently 3-5 Hours
• Handling: Frequently 3-5 Hours
• Hearing: Frequently 3-5 Hours
• Kneeling: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Lifting: Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 50 lbs
• Operate Foot Controls: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Pulling: Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 50 lbs
• Pushing: Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 50 lbs
• Reaching (Forward): Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 50 lbs
• Reaching (Overhead): Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 50 lbs
• Repetitive Motions: Frequently 3-5 Hours
• Sitting: Frequently 3-5 Hours
• Standing: Frequently 3-5 Hours
• Stooping: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Talking: Frequently 3-5 Hours
• Walking: Frequently 3-5 Hours
• Physical Demand Comments: Some positions may need to occasionally lift up to 100 pounds to perform their essential duties.

Working Conditions

• Chemical: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Combative Patients: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Infectious Diseases: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Mechanical: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Needle Stick: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Noise/Sounds: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Radiant Energy: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Risk of Exposure to Blood and Body Fluids: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Risk of Exposure to Hazardous Drugs: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Hazards (other): Rarely less than 1 hour

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Stormont Vail is an equal opportunity employer and adheres to the philosophy and practice of providing equal opportunities for all employees and prospective employees, without regard to the following classifications: race, color, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, marital status, uniformed service, disability or genetic information. This applies to all aspects of employment practices including hiring, firing, pay, benefits, promotions, lateral movements, job training, and any other terms or conditions of employment. Retaliation is prohibited against any person who files a claim of discrimination, participates in a discrimination investigation, or otherwise opposes an unlawful employment act based upon the above classifications.

Stormont Vail Health is a nonprofit integrated health system that has been serving the health care needs of Kansas for more than 130 years. Stormont Vail has been recognized as a Magnet® organization since 2009 by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. It is composed of Stormont Vail Hospital, a 586-bed acute care hospital, and Cotton O'Neil Clinic, a multi-specialty physician group with more than 500 providers, which includes more than 250 physicians. Nearly 5,300 employees provide care and support services for patients in the hospital and 35 other locations, including the Cotton O'Neil Heart Center, Cancer Center, Diabetes & Endocrinology Center, Digestive Health Center, Pediatrics clinics and 10 regional primary care clinics. Stormont Vail Health is committed to its mission of improving the health of the community by being a national leader in providing compassionate, high quality and efficient integrated care through collaboration that results in a healthier community.