Advanced Practice Provider NICU PRN

stormontvail; Topeka (KS); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

Stormont Vail Health is seeking a part-time nurse practitioner (APRN) to provide patient care in hospital and clinic settings under physician supervision. The role supports care delivery across clinical areas with emphasis on established standards and patient safety.

You will perform physical examinations, order and review tests, and collaborate with physicians to deliver high quality care while adhering to guidelines and governance models.

Qualifications

• Must maintain RN competencies as required by federal and state authorities.
• Valid APRN licensure and national certification as a nurse practitioner are required.
• DEA registration is required for prescribing controlled substances.
• Collaboration with attending medical staff and nursing leadership is essential.

Responsibilities

• Directs and coordinates the APP work with attending staff to provide patient care.
• Perform complete physical examinations and document findings.
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests appropriate to patient needs.
• Prescribe medications under approved protocols and supervising physician.
• Ensure care aligns with Stormont Vail Health policies and state law.
• Provide patient education, discharge instructions, and referrals.

Skills

RN competencies

APRN licensure

DEA prescribing authority

Collaboration with physicians

Education

RN licensure in KS

APRN certification

Master's degree in Nursing

Job description

Position Status

Part time Shift:

Variable 12 hour shift (United States of America)

Hours per week: 0

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.

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.

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.

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.
• Incumbents will maintain bedside nursing skills by providing three flexible bedside nursing shifts per month and may be designated to work at the bedside for further shifts. Maintenance of skills work and assignment at bedside will be determined by leadership.

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

• 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

As Needed

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 Ho