Advanced Practice Nurse -Specialty - PRN, On Call -Cardiology

Job Summary :

Practices professional nursing by the performance of both

independent nursing and delegated medical functions in accordance

with accepted practice standards. Utilizes specialized knowledge,

judgment, and skills involving the application of biological,

physical, social, and behavioral science principles. Functions

include patient advocacy and the initiation and performance of

nursing care and advanced clinical skills to evaluate, diagnose,

and treat human disease, pain, injury, physical or mental

conditions, health maintenance and promotion, supportive and

restorative care. SPECIALTIES INCLUDED UNDER THIS JOB DESCRIPTION :

Emergency Room, Cardiology, Neurology, Endocrinology, Psychiatric

Mental Health, Urogynecology, Oncology and Rheumatology.

Essential Responsibilities :

This description is for recruitment

posting purposes only. It has not received full HR review and

approval.

DATA COLLECTION : Obtains a pertinent medical

history, performs an appropriate physical examination, and reviews

relevant laboratory or radiologic (or other) studies to assess the

patients medical, physical, psychological, and relevant socio

• economic status.
• Will have full access to

patient medical records and other information pertinent to those

patients under his / her care.

accurate and appropriate diagnosis based on elicited data, and

includes differential diagnoses as appropriate.

TREATMENT PLANNING : Develops and implements treatment plans that

are aligned with the practice preferences of the Collaborating

Physician(s) including orders for medication and / or other treatment

modalities, the need for additional testing, consultation to other

providers, and follow

Provides care with attention to safety, efficiency, and cost

effectiveness.

adapted to the patient and circumstance.

CONSIDERATIONS : Performs procedures within the limits of their

expertise and in accordance with the State Regulations and

Organizational Policies.

COUNSELING : Educates and counsels patients and their families

regarding their treatment plan, including disease prevention and

health promotion.

culturally

that is evidence

informed choice.

examination data, diagnostic impressions, appropriate codes, and

other patient care activities in the medical record, including the

name(s) of any consulted physicians or other providers.

OTHER TASKS : Observes the principles and techniques of Universal

Precautions.

as appropriate.

tasks.

emergency situations.

clinical / administrative duties as directed.

develops and sustains productive and compassionate patient

relationships.

innovation, and by modeling integrated effective patient care and

exemplary service.

safe and confidential environment for care.

Collaborates with all members of the health care team.

Knows their personal limitations and when to seek advice and / or

consultation from other members of the health care team

Understands and acknowledges the impact of personal values and

cultural differences on the patient

relationship.

responsibility for maintaining clinical competence through

participation in continuing education and other activities.

licensure.

mentoring of new employees, colleagues, and students.

Participates in quality assurance activities including the Peer

Review process.

by the Collaborating Physician(s) as stipulated by State and / or

KFHP / CPMG policies.

establishes annual goals aligned with KFHP regional expectations.

relevant (Federal, State, and / or Organizational) laws, rules, and

policies; including licensure and certification.

Educates and promotes the roles of the APN / PA to patients and

members of the health care team.

Basic Qualifications :

Experience

N / A

Education

Graduation from an accredited graduate nursing program approved by

the Colorado State Board of Nursing.

License, Certification, Registration

APN Prescriptive

Authority Certification (Colorado) required at hire OR APN

Prescriptive Authority Certification - Provisional (Colorado)

required at hire

Advanced Practice Nurse Registration (Colorado)

Registered Nurse License

(Colorado)

National

Provider Identifier required at hire

Basic Life Support within 3 months of hire

Drug Enforcement

Administration Registration required at hire

Additional Requirements :

Preferred Qualifications :

requiring the administration of procedural sedation, ACLS

certification and procedural sedation competency required within 90

days of hire.