APRNPA Emergency Department South Hospital No Overnights at UofL Health

Primary Location: South Hospital - ULP - CMGAddress: 1903 W. Hebron Lane
Shepherdsville KY 40165
Shift: Rotating (United States of America)Job Description Summary: The Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) provides assessment management and outcome evaluation for patients in inpatient and outpatient settings. The APRN serves as a resource to educate patients families professional nurses and staff; functions as a liaison between patient family and UofL Physicians staff; and participates in clinical research. The APRN should demonstrate an advanced level of medical and nursing knowledge clinical and technical competency sound clinical judgment professionalism as it relates to interpersonal and general communication skills timely and compliant documentation and takes responsibility for ongoing professional development and competency validation.Job Description: Assesses the physical and psychosocial status of clients by means of interview health history physical examination and diagnostic studies for both inpatient and outpatient services.Recognizes deviations from normal in the physical assessment. Works in collaboration with a physician in formulating treatment plans for health problems and follow-up.Manage specialty clinicWrites prescriptions for medication blood tests routine diagnostic and follow-up studies and therapeutic measures.Requests written consultation from physicians and other healthcare professionals to ensure appropriate and quality patient care.Interprets and evaluates findings of studies/tests.Relays appropriate information regarding patient care to the collaborating physician.Evaluates the quality of care provided and recommends changes for improvement.Initiates appropriate actions to facilitate the implementation of therapeutic plans that are consistent with the continuing healthcare needs of the patient.Participates in multidisciplinary conference and ensures appropriate quality care.Provides symptom management for side effects related to oncologic treatment.Assist with admissions.Works both collaboratively and independently.Maintains oversight of survivorship program and survivorship clinic.Shares clinical expertise with professional and supportive personnel.Documents and reports care in an accurate timely manner.Works effectively with others. Collaborates with other health disciplines to ensure continuity and quality of care.Promotes evidenced-based nursing practice/research by participating in clinical research and leading efforts in scientific inquiry.Varied scheduleMutually agreed upon call scheduleAssist in the Operation Room when necessaryMaintains professional certification in specialty area; attends and participates in national regional and/or local educational conferences.Other duties as assigned.Shift Requirements: Shift Length (in hours):# Shifts/Week:Overtime Required: Infrequently Sometimes Often n/a (exempt position)Maintains compliance with all company policies procedures and standards of conductComplies with HIPAA privacy and security requirements to maintain confidentiality at all timesPerforms other duties as assignedEducation:Master of Nursing degree from an accredited institution.Licensure:Current licensure in state of Kentucky as an APRN.Certification:National certification as an Adult Nurse Practitioner Emergency Nurse Practitioner Family Nurse Practitioner or Acute Care Nurse PractitionerCurrent DEA certificate without restrictionCurrent BLSMust be ACLS CertifiedKnowledge Skills and Abilities critical to this role:Demonstrates the ability to assess plan implement and evaluate individual patient care appropriate to the age of patients served by demonstrative knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span.Communicates appropriately with the person served regardless of their age.Initiative communicator problem solverProactive - anticipates and plans for problems before they ariseService Excellence responsive informs constituents of process pleasant to work with educates and provides timely accurate informationOrganized manages time effectively keeps tasks appropriately prioritizedFlexible ability to change directions as needed for the good of the department or organizationCritical Thinking ability to think through issues and identify appropriate optionsWork Ethic motivated diligent industrious and persistent in the workplace stays on tasks to completion works at a fast pace to ensure optimal efficiencyMaintains a professional appearance at all times.Interpersonal can build effective strong working relationships with employees colleagues management consultants and media through trust communication and credibilityTeam ability to work with others serve others help others lead others mentor others take directions from others in the interest of moving process and programs forward to the desired outcome.Emotional Intelligence ability to not take issues personal see the big picture in emotionally charged situations and respond in a mature professional composed mannerSelf-Awareness ability to reflect understand limitations and seek appropriate assistance and guidanceJudgment exercises discretion and due diligence when making decisions and recommendationsQuality is able to perform work in a neat efficient well-coordinated well communicated manner with a high degree of accuracy and professionalismPresentation can speak in front of people to deliver necessary material or messagingLanguage Ability: Must be able to communicate effectively in both verbal and written formats.Reasoning Ability:Able to critically think through complex patient situations process improvements evidence-based practice.Able to assist others in developing clinical reasoning skills.Computer Skills:What computer skills are required for this job What computer skills are preferredAre there any specialized programs that the candidate must be able to useAdditional Responsibilities:Demonstrates a commitment to service organization values and professionalism through appropriate conduct and demeanor at all timesMaintains confidentiality and protects sensitive data at all timesAdheres to organizational and department specific safety standards and guidelinesWorks collaboratively and supports efforts of team membersDemonstrates exceptional customer service and interacts effectively with physicians patients residents visitors staff and the broader health care communityAt UofL Health we expect all our employees to live the values of honesty integrity and compassion and demonstrate these values in their interactions with others and as they deliver excellent patient care by:Honoring and caring for the dignity of all persons in mind body and spiritEnsuring the highest quality of care for those we serveWorking together as a team to achieve our goalsImproving continuously by listening and asking for and responding to feedbackSeeking new and better ways to meet the needs of those we serve Using our resources wiselyUnderstanding how each of our roles contributes to the success of UofL HealthAdditional Job Description: Key Skills Business,Baan,Communication,Corporate Advisory,HSSE Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1