APRN Business Health PRN

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Job Type

Regular

Scheduled Hours

Job Summary

The Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant- provides care and treatment to patients under the auspices of a designated physician through a collaborative practice agreement. Responsibility includes patient assessment, initiation and evaluation of diagnostic testing, documentation of physical findings, and formulation of treatment plan and prognosis based on patients medical condition. In accordance with established collaborative practice agreement and evidence-based guidelines, the APRN obtains health histories, performs physical examinations, identifies problems, establishes goals, and formulates comprehensive plans of care for patients and teaches preventive health measures. Functions as a facilitator to coordinate clinical care, educate patients and families, and support collaboration between various disciplines and agencies as necessary.

Demonstrate respect, dignity, kindness and empathy in each encounter with all patients, families, visitors and other employees regardless of cultural background.

Job Description

Direct Patient Care

• Provide care to patients including assessment, comprehensive evaluation, interpretation of diagnostic data, and coordination of patient plans of care as well as staff, patient and caregiver education.
• Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of St. Elizabeth Healthcares clinical pathways (for appropriate area of practice) and applicable clinical policies and procedures.
• Demonstrates competence in patient assessment, prescribing of pharmaceutical agents, and utilization of evidence-based practices.
• Initiates medical orders including, but not limited to, orders for prescribing and dispensing certain medications within the APRN / PA-C scope of practice as defined by applicable state law and established hospital protocols.

Planning / Organizing / Initiating

Communication

General Work Practice

Health and Safety

Clinical Research

Personal Growth and Development

Education, Credentials, Licenses

Specialized Knowledge

Demonstrated skills and knowledge as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in area of expertise.

Kind And Length Of Experience

Certification in appropriate specialty

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt

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