Urgent Care APP PRN (Paola) at The University of Kansas Health System

Position TitleUrgent Care APP PRN (Paola)Kansas Drive Medical PavilionPosition Summary / Career Interest:These providers will work collaboratively with sponsoring and/or supervising physicians to evaluate diagnosis and treat patients using evidence-based medicine to support their medical decision making. In an Olathe Health Urgent Care Clinic the APP practice model includes providing care for low mid and high acuity urgent care same-day walk-in patients of all ages with various acute and chronic health concerns.Responsibilities and Essential Job FunctionsCollaborates appropriately with sponsoring/supervising physician in clinic when possible or virtually or telephonically when necessary and does so in a timely manner to ensure thorough and exceptional patient care.Maintains clear and accurate patient documentation within 48 hours of the patient visit.Consistently adheres to provided work schedule.Orders interprets and evaluates diagnostic tests to identify and assess patients clinical problems and health care needs.Whenever necessary to ensure best practice of evidence-based medicine discusses case with sponsoring/supervising physician and/or other medical professional to prepare comprehensive patient care plan.Maintains open and clear communication with sponsoring/supervising physician(s).Ability to confidently assess patient and formulate an appropriate treatment plan.Prescribes or recommends drugs or other forms of treatment such as physical therapy inhalation therapy or related therapeutic procedures. Refers patients for consultation and continued medical care (PCP specialty provider outside healthcare provider) as appropriate.Effectively identifies evaluates and addresses disease prevention and health promotion issues of the population in the practice while administering quality patient care.Works in an independent and interdependent relationship with members of the medical staff to allow for consultation collaboration or referral.Responsible for the diagnosis and treatment of acute chronic and long-term health care issues.Educates patients and/or families about preventive care medical issues and use of prescribed medical treatments and/or medications.Performs physical examinations and preventive health measures within prescribed guidelines and scope of practice determined and agreed upon by both the APP and sponsoring/supervising physician.Participation in group activities meetings projects.Adheres to written protocols specific to position.Must be able to perform the professional clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit. Other duties may be assigned as required.Required Education and ExperienceMasters Degree in Physician Assistant ORMasters Degree or higher from APRN or Nurse Practitioner programRequired Licensure and CertificationAdvanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) - State Board of Nursing ORLicensed Physician Assistant (PA) - State Board of Healing ArtsAdvanced practice certification commensurate with training (depending on specialty) - PA or APRNCPR/ AED/ BLS - Other BLS within 14 daysPreferred Licensure and CertificationDrug Enforcement Admin - Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)Time Type:Part timeJob Requisition ID:R-47946We are an equal employment opportunity employer without regard to a persons race color religion sex (including pregnancy gender identity and sexual orientation) national origin ancestry age (40 or older) disability veteran status or genetic information.Need help finding the right jobWe can recommend jobs specifically for you! Create a custom Job Alert by selecting criteria that suit your career interests. Key Skills Senior Care,Nursing Home Experience,Hospital Experience,Acute Care,Basic Math,Computer Skills,Caregiving,Vital Signs Experience,Medical Terminology,Rota Management,Mentoring,Leadership Skill Employment Type : Part-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1