Wichita, Kansas
Nurse Practitioner Job Opening in Wichita, Kansas - POSITION SUMMARY
Under the supervision of the Medical Director, and in coordination with the Clinic Manager for administrative functions, the Nurse Practitioner (NP) provides primary medical care to program participants, including performance of initial comprehensive assessments, periodic reassessment and unscheduled assessments; develops the plan of care in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team; provides direct participant medical care, and evaluates the effectiveness of the plan of care. The NP will function under a collaborative practice agreement with at least one primary care physicians. The NP will, in conjunction with the other health care professionals, make independent decisions regarding medical needs and health regimens. Carries out medical procedures as indicated within the NP scope of practice. This position has direct contact that provides care to all populations.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Assessment
Participates as a member of the interdisciplinary team (IDT) and in initial, semi- annual, unscheduled, and annual assessments; attend morning updates and report changes in participants? baseline status to appropriate staff on a daily
Provides initial and ongoing participant assessments, care plan development, and implementation of care
Obtains a complete health history and record the findings in a systematic organized manner.
Maintains current, accurate documentation of health care services provided, coordinated, or contracted
Performs physical examinations, order and evaluate appropriate laboratory and diagnostic tests, and record results in a systematic
Identifies medical, social, cultural, and financial
Performs functional status evaluation and/or mental status examinations using standardized
Identifies and describes behavior patterns of the chronically
Triages status changes in participants; and facilitates appropriate management of problem identified.
Treatment
Provides preventative health care and health promotion for PACE program participants.
Treats and manages acute chronic
Regulates and adjusts medications as
Facilitates medical specialist consultation as
Educates participants and families regarding health maintenance and their chronic medical conditions, in cooperation with nursing
In conjunction with the primary care physician provides inpatient attending coverage responsibility when participant is hospitalized or admitted to a nursing facility and communicate participant status to the PACE program
Consultation
Integrates into the interdisciplinary team as an active
Serves on various committees of the organization as
Prepares and submits reports including services provided as
Attends pertinent health care conferences and courses to maintain knowledge of current trends in adult health
Administrative
Completes charting and paperwork in a timely
Assists in the development and implementation of QAPI
Completes time sheets and recordkeeping documents in a timely manner and as required.
Attends and participates in staff meetings, in-services, projects, and committees assigned.
Accepts assigned duties in a cooperative manner and performs all other related duties assigned.
Is flexible in schedule of work
May require use of personal
MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES
N/A
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
Master's degree (M.N. or M.S.N.) as NP, or Nurse Practitioner with APRN in state which
Minimum one (1) year recent successful experience working with a frail or elderly population in a community-based or long term care
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
NP license in the State which employed as
ACLS
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Must possess strong collaborative, interpersonal, organizational, multi-tasking, verbal and written communication skills, and a desire to create a high-performance, effective team that can produce consistent, demonstrated
Must demonstrate on an ongoing basis the ability to develop and maintain good working relationships with co-workers and ministry
The incumbent must demonstrate the ability to communicate clearly and concisely on oral and written
Competencies needed for this position include strong interpersonal relationship skills, detail oriented, work in collaboration with others, demonstrate a high degree of integrity and personal commitment, possess strong analytical skills, be able to work independently and manage multiple deliverables at the same
Ability to function in a matrix environment and demonstrate a passion to succeed be self- motivated, dependable, committed, and a willingness to see a project through to its conclusion.
Working knowledge with Microsoft Office is
Working knowledge of physical, mental and social needs of the frail adult population.
Knowledge of data collection and analysis
Requires knowledge of Medical Staff bylaws; rules and regulations for clinical privileges and application of independent judgment within professional licensure and competency.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
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.
Ability to access all areas of the ministry throughout the work
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally, 25 pounds frequently and 7 pounds constantly.
Required to obtain assistance of another qualified employee when attempting to lift or transfer objects over 25
Occasionally lift or move up to 25 pounds above the
Requires constant hand grasp and finger dexterity; frequent standing, walking, pushing and repetitive leg and arm movements, occasional bending, reaching forward and overhead, crouching and
Occasionally required to sit in a stationary
Tolerate standing and walking for up to 8 hours at a time on hard and soft
Frequently able to communicate verbally and in written
Frequently able to detect and discern both loud and soft sounds such as voices and phone calls.
Frequently able to use all types of vision, such as close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception, to complete daily
Constantly required to detect unusual odors that could indicate environmental
WORKING CONDITIONS
Position is Category I of Potential Exposure. Use of appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is required for every employee engaging in Category I tasks.
Frequently exposed to blood, body fluids, fumes, or airborne particles, and sharp objects potentially contaminated with blood borne pathogens or other infectious agents.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Work is generally performed in an indoor, well-lighted, well-ventilated, heated and air- conditioned environment.
Subject to frequent interruptions by staff, residents, visitors, and volunteers.
Subject occasionally to hostile and emotionally upset residents, family members, staff, and visitors.
BEHAVIORAL APTITUDE
Possess a personal presence characterized by a sense of honesty, integrity and caring with the ability to inspire and motivate others to promote the philosophy, mission, vision, goals and values of ASL.
Possesses a willingness to learn and apply Catholic Healthcare principles and values in the discernment and decision making process for all matters.
Creates and maintains a partnership between employees, the community, and those we serve that fosters an environment honoring individual preferences, choices and traditions.
Via Christi Villages / Ascension Senior Living is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action employer. Applicants receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, religion or other legally protected status.
Job Type: Full-time
Required education:
Master's
Required experience:
working with a frail: 1 year
Required licenses or certifications:
NP/ACLS
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN)
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