APP - Emergency Medicine Observation - University of Louisville Hospital

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 Summary

Kentucky license, PA or NP (required)

UofL Health Hospital, Department of Emergency Medicine is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider, full time position with some weekend requirement.

Emergency Department Advanced Practice Provider (APP) must be able to diagnose and treat patients who present with emergent and acute symptoms as well as perform needed procedures. Must be skilled at education and proficient at teaching patients and family members. Emergency department APPs will work with faculty during patient care. The need for complex and critical thinking is required. Position is shift work and scheduling flexibility required Justification

approved at PRC / emergency medicine department

Work collaboratively with physicians to assess needs of patient

Manage fast-paced emergency department observation unit patients

Order, interpret and record test results

Diagnose and treat critically ill patients

Able to make recommendations and consult when needed

Ability to work under pressure and make quick important clinical decisions

Excellent management and organizational skills

Must be able to be a good team player and work with faculty, residents, and nursing.

Strong computer skills

Must be able to manage patients with higher level of acuit