Advanced Practice Provider FT Behavioral Health Topeka - PMHNP required

stormontvail; Topeka (KS); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Stormont Vail Health is seeking a full-time Advanced Practice Nurse (APRN) to support physicians and deliver high-quality patient care in a collaborative environment. The role may be on-site, hybrid, or remote based on departmental needs, aligning with the hospital's mission and care standards.

The successful candidate will maintain RN competencies, hold APRN licensure with national NP certification, and may require PA licensure in some settings, with duties spanning exams, orders,

Qualifications

• RN competencies required per policy and federal/state guidance.
• Valid APRN licensure and national nurse practitioner certification.
• Physician Assistant (PA) licensure may be required in some settings.

Responsibilities

• Direct and coordinate APP work with attending medical staff to provide patient care.
• Perform comprehensive health histories and physical exams and record findings.
• Order and interpret labs and diagnostic studies as appropriate.
• Prescribe medications following state law and supervising physician authority.
• Provide patient/family health care education and discharge planning.

Job description

Position Status:

Full time Shift:
First Shift (Days - Less than 12 hours per shift) (United States of America) Hours per week:
40

Job Information

Exemption Status: Non-Exempt

A Brief Overview

This position is responsible for providing care to patients acting as an assistant to the physicians in facilities and clinic following established standards and practices.

This position may work on-site, hybrid, or remote depending on departmental needs.

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.

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)

Licenses and Certifications

• 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.

What you will do

• In partnership with the attending medical staff, directs and coordinates the work of the APP in order to provide patient care within each clinical area in order to meet unit, hospital and system goals and objectives. Perform a complete physical exam and record findings.
• Perform complete, detailed and accurate health histories, review patient records, order laboratory, radiological and diagnostic studies appropriate for complaint, age, race, sex and physical condition of the patient.
• Order appropriate laboratory and other diagnostic tests and procedures. Assess normal and abnormal findings from the history, physical examination, laboratory reports and other diagnostic tests.
• Prescribe prescription only drugs following written protocol as allowed by Kansas Nurse Practice Act and in accordance with K.A.R.60-11-104a. DEA registration number is required for prescribing a controlled substance. In no case shall the scope of authority of the advance registered nurse practitioner exceed the prescribing authority of the supervising physician.
• Ensures that care delivered to patients is provided according to the Stormont Vail Health 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 Health.
• Institute emergency measures and emergency treatment or appropriate stabilization measures as necessary.
• Provide instructions and guidance regarding health care and health care promotion to patients/family.
• Arrange inpatient admissions at the direction of the collaborating physician.
• Triage telephone calls from nursing facilities and provide consultation.
• Continue to be involved in professional organizations and show process towards individual development.
• Maintain patient confidentiality.
• Provide discharge instruction and referral if necessary upon discharge.
• Request for service is by consultation and patients will be rounded on in accordance within rules and regulations.

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 (Ladders): Rarely less than 1 hour
• Climbing (Stairs): Rarely less than 1 hour
• Crawling: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Crouching: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Driving (Automatic): Rarely less than 1 hour
• Driving (Standard): 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
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