Advanced Practice Provider - FT Care Clinic

stormontvail; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Stormont-Vail HealthCare in Topeka, KS, seeks a Nurse Practitioner (APRN) to work full-time in-clinic with physicians. The role involves assessing patients, developing treatment plans, ordering tests, and educating patients as part of a collaborative care team.

Candidates must be an APRN with active licensure, bring RN competencies, and exhibit strong clinical judgment, math, and communication skills to ensure high-quality patient care in a hospital-affiliated clinic.

Qualifications

• Must graduate of an accredited PA/APRN program.
• APRN licensure and national certification required.

Responsibilities

• Perform a complete physical exam and collaborate with physicians on acute and long-term care.
• Interpret and integrate data to determine diagnostic and therapeutic plans.
• Order appropriate laboratory tests and manage medications as directed.
• Provide patient education and discharge instructions.
• Maintain comprehensive patient records and post-test results.
• Triage patient calls and provide clinical consultation when needed.
• Respond to emergencies and support continuity of care between visits.
• Participate in community health activities and professional development.

Skills

Nurse Practitioner (APRN)

RN Competencies

Data interpretation

Medical math

Patient education

Communication with leadership

Education

Graduate of accredited PA/APRN program

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: Exempt

A Brief Overview

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

The delivery of professional nursing care at Stormont-Vail HealthCare 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

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

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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

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.
• 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

• Perform a complete physical exam and record findings. Collaboration with physicians in managing acute and long term medical needs of patients.
• Interpret and integrate data to determine appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic procedures as needed. Synthesize data to determine preliminary diagnostic and therapeutic plan utilizing principles of prevention.
• Order appropriate laboratory diagnostic procedures.
• Administer medications and injections according to physician direction.
• Suture minor lacerations.
• Instruct patients and family regarding medications and treatment instructions. Provide patient education.
• Obtain complete medical history and physical data on patients.
• Interview and advise patients regarding health and illness prevention. Recommend community resources to meet patients and family needs.
• Maintain and review patient records, charts, and other pertinent information. Post tests and examination results.
• In the event of an emergency incumbents may be designated to work at the bedside as assigned by leadership.
• Triage patient telephone calls and provide consultation.
• Manage medical emergencies.
• Provide monitoring and continuity of care between physician visits.
• Involvement in community activities.
• Continue to be involved in professional organizations and show process towards individual development.
• Constantly contribute to a high level of customer satisfaction and process improvement.
• 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.

Required for All Jobs

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

Patient Facing Options

Position is Patient Facing

Remote Work Guidelines

• Must have their primary residence within the state of Kansas, Nebraska, Missouri or Oklahoma.
• 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