JOB DESCRIPTION

Advance Practice Registered Nurse (APRN)

WCHC

Job Title: Advance Practice Registered Nurse

Department: Advance Practice Registered Nurse

Reports to: CEO

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Principal Purpose of the Job:

The Nurse Practitioner is a licensed independent practitioner who is responsible for managing health problems and coordinating health care for patients throughout the lifespan in the outpatient and inpatient settings in accordance with State and Federal rules and regulations and the nursing standards of care (assessment of health status, diagnosis, development of plan of care and treatment, implementation of treatment plan, and evaluation of patient status). Position is responsible for delivering quality care while maintaining all company metrics pertaining to productivity. Must have the ability to work collaboratively within a team and take direction. May be assigned other duties as needed.

Essential Functions of the Job:

• Performs comprehensive and interval history and physician exams of patients. Identifies differential diagnoses, assesses the severity of the patients’ illness and establishes priorities of care for the presenting problem
• Assists in the development of a treatment plan and appropriate follow-up care
• Communicates pertinent patient information to the covering physician
• Educates the patient about the diagnosis and treatment plan
• Order, interprets, and evaluates diagnostic tests
• Obtains informed consent for procedures
• Exercises prescriptive authority as outlined in Kansas statues
• Documents patient visit appropriately in the electronic medical record (EMR)
• Timely and through documentation of each patient visit
• Keeps current on new knowledge gained from conferences, workshops, professional literature, or other training and assimilates this knowledge into clinical practice

Educational/Professional Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
• Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner Program
• Current Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) Licensure
• Current Nurse Practitioner board certification as a Family Practice Nurse Practitioner with the American Association of Nurse Practitioner (AANP) or the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)
• Current provider card in Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
• ATLS Encouraged
• Strong computer skills, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Eligible for hospital privileges
• DEA Number

Additional Responsibilities:

• Adhere to all Wichita County Health Center policies and procedures.
• Follow Residents’ Rights policies at all times.
• Participate in training ad education as requested and complete Care Learning courses annually.
• Assume accountability for information contained in the employees’ handbook.
• Come to work as scheduled and consistently demonstrate dependability and punctuality.
• Cooperate and work together with all co-workers.
• Promote positive public relations with patients, family members, and guests of WCHC.
• Use tactful and appropriate communication in all situations.
• Understand and comply with the confidentiality of all WCHC information.
• Report to work in neat, clean attire and consistently present an appropriate professional appearance.
• Promote and support safety awareness and implement safety measures.
• Cooperate to investigate employee injuries.
• Share knowledge with others. Act as a role model and mentor to staff.

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I understand this written job description is designed to give me a summary of the major duties and responsibilities of this position. I may be asked to perform other position-related tasks that may not be specifically mentioned in the description.

I understand that the employees of Wichita County Health Center are dedicated to creating a culture where patients and residents are treated with the utmost compassion and respect. And that all Federal and State laws are obeyed by Wichita County Health Center. I know that if I become aware of any issues during my employment that seem questionable to me, I must report them so they may be reviewed and investigated. I understand that this job description is not a contract or offer of a contract of employment terms.

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SIGNATURE OF APPLICANT/EMPLOYEE DATE

03-02-2021

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $95,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• On call

COVID-19 considerations:
To keep our employees, patients and residents safe we have implemented mandatory mask wearing. We provide all the PPE you will need to stay safe.

Work Location: In person

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