APRN ER

Shifts:

Mon-Sat 1130-2130 Sundays 1200-2000

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 families 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 ARNP or PA's 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. Consults with a physician or specialist with difficult cases or when a case is out of the scope of practice for a physician's assistant or APRN. Orders, prescribes dispenses and administers drugs and medical devices within scope of practice. (See Kansas State Law). Able to perform minor surgical procedures. Maintains proper E/M documentation and Chart Completion within 24-48 hours of patient visit. Not to exceed 15 incomplete charts at any given time. 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, clinic staff. Maintains a good working relationship within the emergency room staff and hospital staff. Treats patients, families and staff with respect and dignity. Demonstrates the ability to be flexible, organized and function under stressful situations. Teaches students clinic specific procedures, techniques. Attends all emergency room and medical staff meetings as appropriate to the hospital's 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/PA Program. Licensed in the State of Kansas as APRN/PA. Registered with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) if applicable. Current BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP and ATLS certifications. Current liability coverage. Must complete CME as indicated by licensure. Scope of practice is related directly to the APRN/PA's supervising physician and individual state laws. Must have a collaborative supervising MD or DO per William Newton Hospital Guidelines Salary Description CWE - $5,0000 Sign on Bonus