Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (DEA)

Med Center Health; Franklin (KY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Med Center Health Franklin is seeking an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (DEA) to provide primary care services in collaboration with a physician for patients of all ages. The role involves diagnosing, treating, and prescribing within Kentucky law, with a focus on comprehensive health management in a day shift.

The APRN will deliver preventive care, counseling, and care coordination, while maintaining accurate records and complying with regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Must hold Kentucky APRN license or be eligible.
• APRN certification from a board recognized national organization.
• DEA license within 6 months of eligibility.
• Two years of APRN experience; leadership preferred.
• Master's degree in Nursing required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive history and physical exams across all ages.
• Diagnose, treat and prescribe medications as needed.
• Collaborate with a physician and make referrals.
• Order and interpret labs and imaging tests as appropriate.
• Develop care plans and document clearly and timely.
• Promote preventive care and health education.
• Maintain accurate records and CPT coding for services.
• Ensure patient privacy and confidentiality.

Skills

APRN

Clinical nursing

Patient care

Collaboration

Education

Master's degree in Nursing

Job description

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (DEA)

Med Center Health Primary Care Franklin

Franklin , KY

Full Time

Day Shift

8:00am to 4:30pm

Position Summary

Serves in collaboration with a Physician as a provider of primary care for patients over the entire spectrum of age and gender. The scope of practice includes diagnosing, treating and prescribing medication.

Minimum Qualifications

Work Experience

Two years of experienceas an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) with demonstrated leadership skills preferred.

Education

Master's degree (or higher) in Nursing required.

Certifications/Licensure

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (or temporary work permit) in the Commonwealth of Kentucky required.

APRN Certification from a board recognized national organization required.

DEA License required within 6 months from date of eligibility.

Job Specific Performance Standards

The duties listed below are a summary of the major essential functions of this position. The position may require other duties, both major and minor, that are not mentioned, and specific functions may change from time to time.

• Performs thorough patient history and physical assessments including psycho/social, on all age/sex classifications.
• Performs focused exams and orders lab, x-ray or other diagnostic tests appropriate to each client’s condition or complaints.
• Diagnoses disease states and administers appropriate treatment.
• Consults with physician and makes referrals as appropriate.
• Orders, performs, and interprets laboratory and x-ray procedures as appropriate with patients and families.
• Participates in identifying processes to improve issues and initiates improvements.
• Analyzes patient data and develops plans of care and documents clearly and concisely in a timely manner.
• Implements Health & Wellness teaching, counseling and/or support systems for individuals and families including but not limited to immunizations for the prevention of infectious communicable diseases, such as influenza and pneumonia.
• Utilizes resources to provide educational materials to patients and families.
• Administers emergency care and performs minor surgical procedures.
• Promotes well-child, female health care, and cancer and other health promotional screenings.
• Performs CPR when indicated. Maintains current certification, and ensures readiness of emergency equipment.
• Prescribes medications appropriate for each client’s condition within the guidelines of Kentucky State Law.
• Follows up on patients per phone as needed.
• Performs suturing of superficial lacerations.
• Identifies and addresses the needs of different patient age groups and effectively communicates with these patients.
• Assists department leader when necessary to maintain departmental reports and records and collects statistical data for administrative and regulatory purposes. Participates in an annual review of policies and procedures as indicated by federal regulations.
• Maintains facility records to promote efficient running of the facility. Ensures proper charges to Superbill.
• Assigns level of care and appropriate CPT code to correlate with the diagnosis for each patient. Documentation supports code assigned.
• Participates in a periodic review of patient health records with the Medical Director.
• Translates current literature/journal findings into practice, applying research process to clinical areas.
• Provides input on performance evaluations for clinical staff. Assists department leader with addressing and monitoring opportunities for improvement in regard to an employee’s clinical competency and performance.
• Maintains standards of certification requirements through continuing education programs.
• Protects patients’ rights including privacy and confidentiality.