APP Emergency Medicine

The University of Kansas Health System; Olathe (KS); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kansas Health System in the United States is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider in the Emergency Department to manage health problems, coordinate care, and deliver medical services in collaboration with a sponsoring physician under a Collaborative Practice Agreement.

The role involves evaluating patients, developing treatment plans, documenting care, and participating in quality improvement initiatives within the ED.

Qualifications

• Master Degree Nursing from an accredited program in Advanced Practice Nursing for APRNs OR Doctor of Nursing Practice from an accredited program in Advanced Practice Nursing for APRNs OR Master’s Degree in Physician Assistant.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate medical problems of patients who present to the ED and appropriately request consultations with other specialties.
• Educate patients and families about preventive care, medical issues and use of prescribed treatments.
• Create diagnostically appropriate treatment plans.
• Document all medical evaluations, diagnoses, procedures, treatments, outcomes and education for compliance and billing.

Education

Master Degree Nursing

Doctor of Nursing Practice

Master's Degree in Physician Assistant

Job description

The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) in the Emergency Department (ED) manages health problems and coordinates health care in the ED setting. These APPs deliver patient care and medical services to individuals, families and groups by utilizing standards of care in accordance with State and Federal rules and regulations to assess health status, diagnose medical conditions, develop medical plan of care, implement treatments and evaluate patient responses in collaboration with collaborative/sponsoring physician as described in a Collaborative Practice Agreement.

Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions

• Able to evaluate medical problems of patients who present to the ED and appropriately requests consultation of other specialties when indicated.
• Provides education to patients and/or families about preventive care, medical issues and use of prescribed medical treatments and/or medications.
• Creates diagnostically appropriate treatment plans
• Documents all medical evaluation, diagnoses, procedures, treatments, outcomes, education, referrals and consultations consistent with NCQA, The Joint Commission, state regulatory standards and evidenced-based standards of care. Maintains documentation compliance for appropriate coding and billing.
• Facilitates evaluation of records by physician(s), peers and quality standards according to protocols and receives and implements constructive directives.
• May refer complex and high priority cases to collaborating physician with regards to complicated diagnostic problems, serious illness, complicated therapeutic problems and re-evaluation of chronic conditions.
• Provides medical and emergency interventions appropriate to the client’s needs; prescribes and monitors medications appropriate to the diagnosis; orders and monitors the appropriateness of emergency interventions.
• Maintains collegiality with all members of the inter-disciplinary team
• Utilizes appropriate chain-of-command and communicates with ED Program Director, APP Director and Medical Director of any clinical issue and contributes to quality improvement or process improvement as necessary.
• Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.
• These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit. Other duties may be assigned as required.

Required Education and Experience

• Master Degree Nursing from an accredited program in Advanced Practice Nursing for APRNs. OR
• Doctor of Nursing Practice from an accredited program in Advanced Practice Nursing for APRNs. OR
• Master's Degree in Physician Assistant
• Age appropriate training for “population served” may depend on APRN/PA program training and may require additional training as determined by the department.

Preferred Education and Experience

• Previous APRN or PA experience

Required Licensure and Certification

• Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) - State Board of Nursing Current advance practice license for the State of Kansas an Missouri (depending on practice locations). OR
• Licensed Physician Assistant (PA) - State Board of Healing Arts Current advance practice license for the State of Kansas and Missouri (depending on practice locations).
• PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support - American Heart Association (AHA) within 60 Days
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS or BCLS) - American Heart Association (AHA)
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) - American Heart Association (AHA)
• Advanced practice certification required. APRNs may obtain within one year of date of hire; Specific certification may be required depending on specialty.

Preferred Licensure and Certification

• Specialty certification.

We are an equal employment opportunity employer without regard to a person’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age (40 or older), disability, veteran status or genetic information.