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Advanced Practice Provider - Emergency Room - Topeka- PT

Stormont Vail Health

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#Medical Records #ACLS #Patient Care #Nursing #Research #Collaboration #Physician Assistant #Referrals #PALS #Trauma #Patient Education #Discharge Planning

Part Time On Site 2-5 yrsPosted 2 months ago

Location

Topeka, Kansas

Quick overview

The Advanced Practice Provider manages patient care in the emergency department, performing procedures and designing individualized treatment plans in collaboration with physicians. They also facilitate patient transitions, coordinate care across the health continuum, and provide education to patients and families.

Requirements summary

Candidates must be a graduate of an accredited PA or APRN program with national certification eligibility. Required certifications include PALS, ACLS, and ATLS, along with valid Kansas licensure.

postgraduate degreeprofessional certificateACLSPatient CareCollaborationPatient EducationTreatment PlanningSuture RemovalWound CareClinical DocumentationEmergency MedicineDischarge PlanningPhysical AssessmentTrauma Care

Job description

Position Status

Part time
Shift:
Variable 12 hour shift (United
States of
America)
Hours per week: 24
Job
Information
Exemption
Status: Non-Exempt A Brief Overview The emergency department Advance Practice Provider (APP) provides advanced nursing and patient care in the acute care setting based on educational preparation and/or certification in the practitioner role to a specific patient population. Care goals include promotion of healing, and prevention of illness and recidivism. The (APP) assumes the management of patients, functioning in both an independent and collaborative role with the physician, case manager, and other members of the health care team. As a practitioner, they perform select procedures, designs individualized treatment plans, evaluates outcomes, and modifies the treatment plan as needed in accordance with established management protocols and regulating bodies. The (APP) facilitates the transition of patients between service units and provides/coordinates complex patients and family teaching. This position is required to work weekends, nights and holidays as warranted. The delivery of professional nursing care at Stormont Vail Health is guided by Jean Watson's Theory of Human Caring and the theory of Shared governance, both of which are congruent with the mission, vision, and values of the organization. Education Qualifications Master’s prepared with national certification eligibility. Must be a graduate of an accredited PA/APRN program. Meets educational preparation or other qualifications within specified time frames as determined/outlined by specific department policy. Skills and Abilities All APRN incumbents are required to maintain Registered Nurse competencies as designated by Federal and State organizations and as outlined in SVH policy. (Required proficiency) Licenses and Certifications Registered Nurse - KSBN Must have valid APRN licensure. Be certified as a nurse practitioner by a recognized national certifying body that has established standards for nurse practitioners. Required or Physician Assistant (PA) - KSBHA Required Pediatric Advanced Life Support - PALS Required within 6 months of hire. Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support - ACLS Required within 6 months of hire. Advanced Trauma Life Support - ATLS Required within 1 year of hire. Additional certification may be required in certain patient care settings or populations. The department director will provide specific information and the time frame in which such certification may be attained at the time of hire/transfer into department. What you will do Provides primary care for the emergency department/Trauma population in the outpatient setting. Ensures that care delivered to patients is provided according to the Stormont Vail Health mission, strategic plans, and all internal/external regulations, policies and procedures. Practices within the Kansas Nurse Practice Act and within the guidelines of management protocols. Supports the established care models of Stormont Vail Health. Functions independently and collaboratively with the physician and all disciplines to provide continuity of health care services for individuals, families, and/or groups. Evaluates the health status, acute episodes of illness, and health care needs of individuals through emphasis on history, physical exam, and psychosocial assessment in collaboration with other health care teams. Analyzes data to identify health/illness problems, the human responses to actual or potential health/illness problems, and variations from the norm in diagnosis, emergent problems, and complications. Designs and evaluates individualized treatment plan. Coordinates care for continuity of care across the health care continuum. Attends emergency/trauma service rounds, participates in patient evaluation and care planning, reviews laboratory studies, vital signs and x-rays. Intervenes as determined appropriate in collaboration with the emergency department/trauma team and within management protocols standards. Under the supervision of the emergency department physician/trauma surgeon, writes and effectively communicates orders in accordance with management protocols. Communicates new or altered findings to the emergency department physician/trauma surgeon. Evaluates patients in the outpatient clinic setting, monitors problem development and provides appropriate referrals for follow-up and problem resolution. Performs expanded role in the outpatient setting including suture, staple removal, wound care and other therapies in accordance with management protocols. Updates patient’s chart and write dismissal orders according to the guidelines of the Stormont Vail Health Rules & Regulations. Provides early identification of discharge needs and ensures that appropriate referrals are made with case management and social services, nursing care team and attending RN. Consults with other members of the health care team to expedite disposition/resolution. Collaborates with Trauma services team to improve care and achieve verification. Facilitates referrals and specialty consults and assists in the coordination of care. Facilitates patient/family participation in health care by identifying learning needs and providing education to enhance decision-making. Assists staff in the coordination of a plan of care for the Emergency/Trauma Services patients. After discussion of the plan of care with the Emergency Department physician/Trauma Surgeon, provides information to patients and their families regarding diagnosis, plan of care, expectations, and prognosis. Provides telephone consultation to patients and/or physicians following discharge when on duty. Assists in the development of research based clinical care protocols, guidelines, and pathways for emergency/trauma services patients. Facilitates changes in clinical practice based upon document research. Monitors and analyzes outcomes based on research driven practice change. Assists staff nurses in participating in research and incorporating the findings into their practice. Communicates with outreach physicians, hospitals, and EMS. Refers emergency/Services patients to in-house support services and/or community services as needed. Maintains education standards as established by management protocols. Participates in professional education activities and attends national-level activities and attends national-level emergency service/trauma seminars. Required for All Jobs Complies with all policies, standards, mandatory training and requirements of Stormont Vail Health Performs other duties as assigned Patient Facing Options Position is Patient Facing Remote Work Guidelines Workspace is a quiet and distraction-free allowing the ability to comply with all security and privacy standards. Stable access to electricity and a minimum of 25mb upload and internet speed. Dedicate full attention to the job duties and communication with others during working hours. Adhere to break and attendance schedules agreed upon with supervisor. Abide by Stormont Vail’s Remote Worker Policy and will review and acknowledge the Remote Work Agreement annually. Remote Work Capability On-Site; No Remote Scope No Supervisory Responsibility No Budget
Responsibility
No
Budget
Responsibility
Physical
Demands
Balancing:
Occasionally 1-3
Hours
Carrying:
Occasionally 1-3
Hours
Climbing (Ladders):
Rarely less than 1 hour
Climbing (Stairs):
Rarely less than 1 hour
Crawling:
Rarely less than 1 hour
Crouching:
Rarely less than 1 hour
Driving (Automatic):
Rarely less than 1 hour
Eye/Hand/Foot
Coordination:
Frequently 3-5
Hours
Feeling:
Frequently 3-5
Hours
Grasping (Fine
Motor):
Frequently 3-5
Hours
Grasping (Gross
Hand):
Frequently 3-5
Hours
Handling:
Frequently 3-5
Hours
Hearing:
Frequently 3-5
Hours
Kneeling:
Occasionally 1-3
Hours
Lifting:
Occasionally 1-3
Hours up to 50 lbs
Operate
Foot
Controls:
Rarely less than 1 hour
Pulling:
Occasionally 1-3
Hours up to 50 lbs
Pushing:
Occasionally 1-3
Hours up to 50 lbs
Reaching (Forward):
Occasionally 1-3
Hours up to 50 lbs
Reaching (Overhead):
Occasionally 1-3
Hours up to 50 lbs
Repetitive
Motions:
Occasionally 1-3
Hours
Sitting:
Occasionally 1-3
Hours
Standing:
Frequently 3-5
Hours
Stooping:
Occasionally 1-3
Hours
Talking:
Occasionally 1-3
Hours
Walking:
Frequently 3-5
Hours
Working
Conditions
Burn:
Rarely less than 1 hour
Chemical:
Rarely less than 1 hour
Combative
Patients:
Occasionally 1-3
Hours
Dusts:
Rarely less than 1 hour
Electrical:
Rarely less than 1 hour
Explosive:
Rarely less than 1 hour
Extreme
Temperatures:
Rarely less than 1 hour
Infectious
Diseases:
Occasionally 1-3
Hours
Mechanical:
Rarely less than 1 hour
Needle
Stick:
Occasionally 1-3
Hours
Noise/Sounds:
Occasionally 1-3
Hours
Other
Atmospheric
Conditions:
Rarely less than 1 hour
Poor
Ventilation,
Fumes and/or
Gases:
Rarely less than 1 hour
Radiant
Energy:
Rarely less than 1 hour
Risk of
Exposure to
Blood and
Body
Fluids:
Occasionally 1-3
Hours
Risk of
Exposure to
Hazardous
Drugs:
Occasionally 1-3
Hours
Hazards (other):
Rarely less than 1 hour
Vibration:
Rarely less than 1 hour
Wet and/or
Humid: Rarely less than 1 hour Stormont Vail is an equal opportunity employer and adheres to the philosophy and practice of providing equal opportunities for all employees and prospective employees, without regard to the following classifications: race, color, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, marital status, uniformed service, disability or genetic information. This applies to all aspects of employment practices including hiring, firing, pay, benefits, promotions, lateral movements, job training, and any other terms or conditions of employment. Retaliation is prohibited against any person who files a claim of discrimination, participates in a discrimination investigation, or otherwise opposes an unlawful employment act based upon the above classifications. Email your resume and cover letter to the applicable team below. We'll review your experience to see if there may be a fit with other current or upcoming opportunities.

Nursing

nursingcareers@stormontvail.org
Allied
Health: alliedhealth@stormontvail.org
Ancillary: ancillary@stormontvail.org Interested in working in Healthcare but don't know where to start?
Reach out to our
Career
Counselor,
Morgan
Ray via email: morgan.ray@stormontvail.org Stormont Vail Health is a nonprofit integrated health system that has been serving the health care needs of Kansas for more than 130 years. Stormont Vail has been recognized as a Magnet® organization since 2009 by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. It is composed of Stormont Vail Hospital, a 586-bed acute care hospital, and Cotton O’Neil Clinic, a multi-specialty physician group with more than 500 providers, which includes more than 250 physicians. Nearly 5,300 employees provide care and support services for patients in the hospital and 35 other locations, including the Cotton O’Neil Heart Center, Cancer Center, Diabetes & Endocrinology Center, Digestive Health Center, Pediatrics clinics and 10 regional primary care clinics. Stormont Vail Health is committed to its mission of improving the health of the community by being a national leader in providing compassionate, high quality and efficient integrated care through collaboration that results in a healthier community.