Apply Description Job Summary:

This is a part time position. Performs direct patient care in the ER setting under the supervision of a physician.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

Performs and documents physical examinations on all patients, neonate through the geriatric population. Obtains and documents patient's medical histories. Assesses and documents patients and/or family's psychosocial issues. Performs and/or orders diagnostic and therapeutic procedures/tests. Explains all tests/procedures to patient/family including any pre-testing requirements. Interprets subjective and objective data to formulate a diagnosis. Interprets laboratory and diagnostic test results. Formulates diagnoses and treats illnesses within scope of practice. Formulates patient treatment plans within the APRN scope of practice. Implements therapeutic interventions when appropriate within scope of practice. Assists in the management of acutely traumatized patients and cares for minor injuries. Provides counseling/education for patients and families on preventative healthcare. Always defers to the physician with difficult cases or when a case is out of the scope of practice for an APRN/PA. Orders, prescribes dispenses and administers drugs and medical devices within scope of practice. (See Kansas State Law). Able to perform venipuncture, performs wound care, suturing, cast application and removal; and other procedures. Able to perform minor surgical procedures. Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors. Communicates appropriately and clearly to supervising physician, nurses, and ER staff. Maintains a good working relationship within the ER. Treats patients and their families with respect and dignity. Demonstrates the ability to be flexible, organized and function under stressful situations. Attends all medical staff meetings as appropriate to the ER rules and regulations.

Requirements Professional Requirements:

Adheres to dress code, appearance is neat and clean. Completes annual education requirements, including all state federal and CMS regulations. Maintains regulatory requirements. Maintains and ensures patient confidentiality at all times. Reports to work on time and as scheduled, completes work within designated time. Wears identification while on duty, uses computerized time system correctly. Completes in-services and returns in a timely fashion. Attends annual review and department in-services, as scheduled. Attends staff meetings and reads staff meeting minutes. Represents the organization in a positive and professional manner. Actively participates in performance improvement and quality improvement CQI activities, attends committee and management meetings, as appropriate. Complies with all organizational policies regarding ethical business practices. Communicates the mission, vision, core values, ethics and goals of the hospital. Works at maintaining a good rapport and a cooperative working relationship with physicians, departments and staff. Ensures compliance with policies and procedures regarding department operations, fire safety and infection control.

Regulatory Requirements:

Bachelor's Degree in Health Sciences, etc. Graduate of an accredited APRN Program. Licensed in the State of Kansas as APRN. Registered with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) if applicable. Current

BCLS, ACLS, PALS

certifications. Current liability coverage. Must complete 100 hours of CME every two (2) years and take the recertification exam every six (6) years. Must be supervised by a physician. Scope of practice is related directly to the APRN's supervising physician and individual state laws.