Nurse Practitioner - Pulmonolgy Owensboro

Owensboro Health; Owensboro (KY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Owensboro Health is seeking a nurse practitioner for Pulmonology to collaborate with a physician in diagnosing and treating acute or chronic conditions across populations.

Responsibilities include patient history, assessments, ordering studies, prescribing or referring, and patient education. The role emphasizes informed choices, safe practices, and timely documentation in a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher in Nursing required upon hire.
• RN - Licensed as a Registered Nurse. KY licensure required upon hire AND APRN - state KY APRN license required upon hire OR other recognized APRN certifications.

Responsibilities

• Obtain patient history and perform assessments.
• Order, perform, and interpret diagnostic studies.
• Provide care with prescriptive authority or referrals as needed.
• Counsel and educate patients and families on health options and resources.
• Document assessments and care plans accurately and timely.
• Coordinate registration-related data collection where applicable.
• Promote informed choices, shared decision-making, and self-determination.
• Adhere to organizational policies and maintain high reliability and safety standards.

Skills

Critical thinking

Decisive judgment

Education

Master's degree in Nursing

RN licensure (KY)

Job description

Weekend Requirements: N/A | Work Hours: M-F | Status: Full Time - 1.0 FTE (80 hours per pay period) | Entity: Owensboro Health Medical Group | Department: Pulmonology

Job Summary

In collaboration with a physician, diagnoses and treats certain acute or chronic health conditions in specific populations.

Job Responsibilities

• Obtains patient history and performs assessment via observation, interview, and examination.
• Orders, performs, and interprets diagnostic studies.
• May be required to perform preventative health assessments, screenings, immunizations, and care.
• Provides direct treatment and management of health conditions via prescriptive authority or referral to other healthcare providers or community resources.
• Provides counseling and education of patients and their families/caregivers concerning preventative health, treatment options, and community resources.
• Provides care in the context of promoting age and culture-appropriate informed choices, shared decision- making, and the right to self-determination.
• Provides accurate and timely documentation of assessment and patient care plan.
• May coordinate the registration functions including collecting and entering demographic, insurance, employer information, and co-payments.

Skills and Attributes

Requires critical thinking skills and decisive judgment. Works under direct supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Position Requirements

• Work Experience No experience required.
• Education Master's degree or higher in Nursing required upon hire.
• Licensure/Certification/Registration RN - Licensed as a Registered Nurse. Eligible to practice nursing in the State of Kentucky required upon hire AND APRN - Licensed as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse in the state of Kentucky required upon hire AND APRN - National certification from American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) required upon hire OR APRN - National certification from American Association of Critical Care Nurses (AACCN) required upon hire OR APRN - National certification from National Certification for the Obstetric, Gynecologic, and Neonatal Nursing Specialties (NCCCOGN) required upon hire OR APRN - National certification from Pediatric Nursing Certification Board (PNCB) required upon hire OR APRN - National certification from American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) required upon hire OR APRN - National certification as Neonatal Nurse Practitioner from National Certification Corporation (NCC) required upon hire.

Organizational Responsibilities

Supports Owensboro Health’s Mission, Vision, Core Commitments, and business interests. Adheres to all organizational policies and procedures. Executes all tasks and behaves in a manner consistent with a culture of compliance, safety and a high reliability organization.

Additional Job Information

This job description describes the general nature and level of work required by the position. It is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of qualifications, skills, duties, responsibilities or working conditions of the job. Specific duties and responsibilities consistent with the general nature and level of work described may vary by department and additional related duties may be assigned as needed. Some duties listed may not apply to all employees with this job description. The job description is subject to change with or without notice, and Management reserves the right to add, modify or remove any qualification or duty. Nothing in this job description changes the existing at-will employment relationship between the Organization and the employee occupying the position.

Standard ADA Settings

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands

• Standing: Frequently
• Walking: Frequently
• Sitting: Occasionally
• Lifting 0-25 lbs.: Rarely
• Lifting 25-75 lbs.: Rarely
• Lifting over 75 lbs.: Rarely
• Carrying 0-25 lbs.: Rarely
• Carrying 25-75 lbs.: Rarely
• Carrying over 75 lbs.: Rarely
• Pushing/Pulling 0-25 lbs.: Frequently
• Pushing/Pulling 25-75 lbs.: Occasionally
• Pushing/Pulling over 75 lbs.: Occasionally
• Climbing: Occasionally
• Bending/Stooping: Frequently
• Kneeling: Occasionally
• Crouching/Crawling: Occasionally
• Reaching: Frequently
• Talking: Frequently
• Hearing: Frequently
• Foot/Leg Movements: Rarely
• Hand/Arm Movements: Frequently
• Keyboard Data Entry: Frequently
• Running: Rarely
• Vision: Depth Perception: Frequently
• Vision: Distinguish Color: Frequently
• Vision: Seeing Far: Frequently
• Vision: Seeing Near: Frequently
• Hazardous Drug Risk Exposure: Risk Level: High-Risk

Owensboro Health Core Commitments

INTEGRITY - We conduct ourselves with a high level of responsibility, reliability and honesty because we take seriously the trust of our patients and coworkers. RESPECT - We value and accept the unique talents and contributions of every patient, customer and team member in the Owensboro Health community. TEAMWORK - We build a spirit of connectivity and fellowship by striving together to overcome obstacles, surpass goals, celebrate accomplishments and plan the future. INNOVATION - We foster original ideas and creative solutions that improve our daily work and promote the mission of Owensboro Health. SERVICE - We focus on service to patients, customers and team members by anticipating their needs, thoughtfully meeting those needs and continually improving the quality of everything we do. EXCELLENCE - We reach beyond basic expectations to expand our knowledge and awareness, produce exceptional work and provide outstanding service.

Owensboro Health Overview

Owensboro Health is a nonprofit health system with a mission to heal the sick and to improve the health of the communities we serve in Kentucky and Indiana. The system includes Owensboro Health Regional Hospital, nationally recognized for design, architecture and engineering; Owensboro Health Muhlenberg Community Hospital; Owensboro Health Twin Lakes Medical Center; the Owensboro Health Medical Group comprised of over 200 providers at more than 30 locations; three outpatient Healthplex facilities, a certified medical fitness facility, the Healthpark; a surgical weight loss center and program, and the Mitchell Memorial Cancer Center.

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