Nurse Practitioner

UofL Health; Louisville (KY); Sur place; USD 100 000 - 140 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Bonus negotiable

Résumé du poste

UofL Health is seeking an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) to provide assessment, management, and outcome evaluation for patients in inpatient and outpatient settings at UofL Hospital in Louisville, KY. The APRN will educate patients and families, collaborate with physicians, and participate in clinical research.

The role requires a Master of Nursing degree, Kentucky APRN licensure, and national certification in an APRN role, with DEA, BLS, and ACLS credentials preferred.

Qualifications

• Master of Nursing degree from an accredited institution.
• Current licensure in state of Kentucky as an APRN.
• National certification as an Adult Nurse Practitioner, Emergency Nurse Practitioner, Family Nurse Practitioner, or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner.
• Current DEA certificate without restriction.
• Current BLS.
• Must be ACLS Certified.

Responsabilités

• Assess physical and psychosocial status of patients in inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Collaborate with physicians to formulate treatment plans and follow-up.
• Prescribe medications, blood tests, and routine diagnostic/therapeutic measures.
• Coordinate survivorship program and survivorship clinic; support admissions.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of patient care.

Formation

Master of Nursing degree from an accredited institution

Current Kentucky APRN licensure

National APRN certification (Adult/ Emergency/ Family/ Acute Care)

Description du poste

Job DescriptionThe Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) provides assessment, management and outcome evaluation for patients in inpatient and outpatient settings. The APRN serves as a resource to educate patients, families, professional nurses, and staff; functions as a liaison between patient, family and UofL Physicians staff; and participates in clinical research. The APRN should demonstrate an advanced level of medical and nursing knowledge, clinical and technical competency, sound clinical judgment, professionalism as it relates to interpersonal and general communication skills, timely and compliant documentation, and takes responsibility for ongoing professional development and competency validation.

• Assesses the physical and psychosocial status of clients by means of interview, health history, physical examination and diagnostic studies for both inpatient and outpatient services.
• Recognizes deviations from normal in the physical assessment. Works in collaboration with a physician in formulating treatment plans for health problems and follow-up.
• Manage specialty clinic
• Writes prescriptions for medication, blood tests, routine diagnostic and follow-up studies and therapeutic measures.
• Requests written consultation from physicians and other healthcare professionals to ensure appropriate and quality patient care.
• Interprets and evaluates findings of studies/tests.
• Relays appropriate information regarding patient care to the collaborating physician.
• Evaluates the quality of care provided and recommends changes for improvement.
• Initiates appropriate actions to facilitate the implementation of therapeutic plans that are consistent with the continuing healthcare needs of the patient.
• Participates in multidisciplinary conference and ensures appropriate, quality care.
• Provides symptom management for side effects related to oncologic treatment.
• Assist with admissions.
• Works both collaboratively and independently.
• Maintains oversight of survivorship program and survivorship clinic.
• Shares clinical expertise with professional and supportive personnel.
• Documents and reports care in an accurate, timely manner.
• Works effectively with others. Collaborates with other health disciplines to ensure continuity and quality of care.
• Promotes evidenced-based nursing practice/research by participating in clinical research and leading efforts in scientific inquiry.
• Mutually agreed upon call schedule
• Assist in the Operation Room when necessary
• Maintains professional certification in specialty area; attends and participates in national, regional, and/or local educational conferences.
• Other duties as assigned.

Location

Facility: UofL Hospital

Address:

Louisville, KY 40202

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Opportunity Criteria

Specialty: Critical Care

Loan Repayment: Not Specified

Salary Range: Not Specified

Employment Type: Full Time

Bonus Offered: Negotiable

Job Description

The Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) provides assessment, management and outcome evaluation for patients in inpatient and outpatient settings. The APRN serves as a resource to educate patients, families, professional nurses, and staff; functions as a liaison between patient, family and UofL Physicians staff; and participates in clinical research. The APRN should demonstrate an advanced level of medical and nursing knowledge, clinical and technical competency, sound clinical judgment, professionalism as it relates to interpersonal and general communication skills, timely and compliant documentation, and takes responsibility for ongoing professional development and competency validation.

• Assesses the physical and psychosocial status of clients by means of interview, health history, physical examination and diagnostic studies for both inpatient and outpatient services.
• Recognizes deviations from normal in the physical assessment. Works in collaboration with a physician in formulating treatment plans for health problems and follow-up.
• Manage specialty clinic
• Writes prescriptions for medication, blood tests, routine diagnostic and follow-up studies and therapeutic measures.
• Requests written consultation from physicians and other healthcare professionals to ensure appropriate and quality patient care.
• Interprets and evaluates findings of studies/tests.
• Relays appropriate information regarding patient care to the collaborating physician.
• Evaluates the quality of care provided and recommends changes for improvement.
• Initiates appropriate actions to facilitate the implementation of therapeutic plans that are consistent with the continuing healthcare needs of the patient.
• Participates in multidisciplinary conference and ensures appropriate, quality care.
• Provides symptom management for side effects related to oncologic treatment.
• Assist with admissions.
• Works both collaboratively and independently.
• Maintains oversight of survivorship program and survivorship clinic.
• Shares clinical expertise with professional and supportive personnel.
• Documents and reports care in an accurate, timely manner.
• Works effectively with others. Collaborates with other health disciplines to ensure continuity and quality of care.
• Promotes evidenced-based nursing practice/research by participating in clinical research and leading efforts in scientific inquiry.
• Varied schedule
• Mutually agreed upon call schedule
• Assist in the Operation Room when necessary
• Maintains professional certification in specialty area; attends and participates in national, regional, and/or local educational conferences.
• Other duties as assigned.

Shift Requirements

Shift Length (in hours):

# Shifts/Week:

Overtime Required:

• Infrequently ? Sometimes ? Often ? n/a (exempt position)
• Maintains compliance with all company policies, procedures and standards of conduct
• Complies with HIPAA privacy and security requirements to maintain confidentiality at all times
• Performs other duties as assigned

• Master of Nursing degree from an accredited institution.

• Current licensure in state of Kentucky as an APRN.

• National certification as an Adult Nurse Practitioner, Emergency Nurse Practitioner, Family Nurse Practitioner, or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
• Current DEA certificate without restriction
• Current BLS
• Must be ACLS Certified

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities critical to this role

• Demonstrates the ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate individual patient care appropriate to the age of patients served by demonstrative knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span.
• Communicates appropriately with the person served regardless of their age.
• Initiative, communicator, problem solver
• Proactive - anticipates and plans for problems before they arise
• Service Excellence – responsive, informs constituents of process, pleasant to work with, educates and provides timely, accurate information
• Organized – manages time effectively, keeps tasks appropriately prioritized
• Flexible – ability to change directions as needed for the good of the department or organization
• Critical Thinking – ability to think through issues and identify appropriate options
• Work Ethic – motivated, diligent, industrious and persistent in the workplace, stays on tasks to completion, works at a fast pace to ensure optimal efficiency
• Maintains a professional appearance at all times.
• Interpersonal – can build effective, strong working relationships with employees, colleagues, management, consultants, and media through trust, communication, and credibility
• Team – ability to work with others, serve others, help others, lead others, mentor others, take directions from others in the interest of moving process and programs forward to the desired outcome.
• Emotional Intelligence – ability to not take issues personal, see the big picture in emotionally charged situations and respond in a mature, professional, composed manner
• Self-Awareness – ability to reflect, understand limitations, and seek appropriate assistance and guidance
• Judgment – exercises discretion and due diligence when making decisions and recommendations
• Quality – is able to perform work in a neat, efficient, well-coordinated, well communicated manner with a high degree of accuracy and professionalism
• Presentation – can speak in front of people to deliver necessary material or messaging

Language Ability

• Must be able to communicate effectively in both verbal and written formats.

Reasoning Ability

• Able to critically think through complex patient situations, process improvements, evidence-based practice.
• Able to assist others in developing clinical reasoning skills.

Computer Skills

• What computer skills are required for this job? What computer skills are preferred?
• Are there any specialized programs that the candidate must be able to use?

Additional Responsibilities

• Demonstrates a commitment to service, organization values and professionalism through appropriate conduct and demeanor at all times
• Maintains confidentiality and protects sensitive data at all times
• Adheres to organizational and department specific safety standards and guidelines
• Works collaboratively and supports efforts of team members
• Demonstrates exceptional customer service and interacts effectively with physicians, patients, residents, visitors, staff and the broader health care community

At UofL Health, we expect all our employees to live the values of honesty, integrity and compassion and demonstrate these values in their interactions with others and as they deliver excellent patient care by:

• Honoring and caring for the dignity of all persons in mind, body, and spirit
• Ensuring the highest quality of care for those we serve
• Working together as a team to achieve our goals
• Improving continuously by listening, and asking for and responding to feedback
• Seeking new and better ways to meet the needs of those we serve
• Using our resources wisely
• Understanding how each of our roles contributes to the success of UofL Health