Stormont Vail Health·Topeka, Kansas
Manage the medical plan of care for infectious disease patients in both clinic and inpatient hospital settings. Collaborate with physicians to perform physical exams, order diagnostic tests, and provide continuity of care.
Position Status: Full time
First Shift (Days - Less than 12 hours per shift) (United States of America)
Hours per week: 40
Job Information Exemption Status: Exempt
A Brief Overview The Advanced Practice Provider is responsible for the management and documentation of the medical plan of care prescribed for the patient based on plan adopted jointly by the APP and the supervising physician / medical director. Billing and quality management activities may be part of the responsibilities. The Advanced Practice Provider managed the care of the patients in the following areas:
Infectious Disease Office – assesses patients; orders appropriate tests; responsible for providing care to patients acting as an assistant to the physicians in the clinic following established standards and practices.
Inpatient Infectious Disease- assess patients and orders appropriate tests and medications; works in conjunction with the physician to help maintain or improve a patient's quality of life. 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. This position is required to work weekends and holidays as warranted.
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.
Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. Ability to write speeches and articles for publication that conform to prescribed style and format. Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors.
Demonstrates transparent and truthful interactions to their patients, coworkers, healthcare team or leadership. Notifies leadership of any situations that may negatively impact patient care or Stormont Vail such as but not limited to harassment, conflict of interests, fraud or secondary employment.
All APRN incumbents are required to maintain Registered Nurse competencies as designated by
Federal and State organizations and as outlined in SVH policy.
Willingness to learn necessary computer skills.
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
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support - ACLS required within 4 monoths of hire.
Additional certifications may be required for certain patient care settings or populations. DEA registration number is required. Required
What you will do
Perform a complete physical exam and record findings. Collaboration with physicians in managing acute and long term medical needs of patients. Provide monitoring and continuity of care between physician visits. Manage medical emergencies.
Interpret and integrate data to determine appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic procedures as needed. Synthesize data to determine preliminary diagnostic and therapeutic plan utilizing principles of prevention.
Order appropriate laboratory diagnostic procedures. Effectively use laboratory equipment in the clinic and know procedures for sending laboratory tests to a reference lab.
Administer medications and injections according to physician direction. Suture minor lacerations.
Interview and advise patients regarding health and illness prevention. Recommend community resources to meet patients and family needs. Instruct patients and family regarding medications and treatment instructions. Provide patient education.
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 Regional Health Center. Has prescriptive authority per Kansas Nurse Practice Act and SVH protocols.
Has a strong understanding of billing and reimbursement related to the management of patients and generates daily charges consistent with documentation when appropriate.
Collaborates with interdisciplinary care teams to provide communication of patient’s plan of care and outcomes as well as health issues not related to cardiovascular health as appropriate.
Complete preoperative evaluations.
Completes hospital rounding and documentation in a through and accurate manner, according to the Medical Staff Rules and Regulations.
Provide routine hospital coverage on weekends per predetermined schedule.
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.
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.
Must be a graduate of an accredited PA/APRN program with valid licensure and DEA registration. Requires ACLS certification and experience in infectious disease patient care.
Market context
In Kansas, advanced-practice roles often draw steady interest because employers need licensed NPs and PAs who can cover broad patient needs across age groups. These positions are competitive when they require an active Kansas license, board certification, DEA registration, and BLS, and the full-benefits package can add to candidate interest. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your licensure, certification, and age-range experience before applying.