Advanced Practice Provider

Position Status
Full time

Shift
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 Urology Advanced Practice Provider (APP) works closely with the Urologist to provide advanced patient care in both a hospital and office clinic setting. This position assists in providing patient consultation and evaluation; assistance with procedures; hospital rounds to include relaying of orders from collaborating physicians; coordination of admissions and discharges; functions as a first assistant in the operation room, including pre and post-operative intervention, when necessary. This position is also responsible to provide documentation of services provided in compliance with established medical records, medical staff, and billing procedures. 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

• 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.

Experience Qualifications

• Possess 'First Assist' experience. Required
• Experience in urology patient care. Preferred

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)
• Project professionalism in appearance and all forms of communication. (Required proficiency)
• Knowledge in administering patient care according to established protocol. (Required proficiency)
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients, co-workers, physicians and the public. (Required proficiency)
• Ability to exercise initiative, problem solving and decision making. (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
• 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/