Job description

Mission statement

Superior health care and exceptional service for each person, every time.

Vision

To be a vibrant and thriving five-star center for health, serving as our community's first choice for health and wellness.

Our C.A.R.E. Values

• Compassion - I will treat everyone with kindness, acceptance, empathy, and understanding.
• Accountability - I will be trustworthy, responsible, and dependable while taking ownership of my actions.
• Respect - I will value the feelings, wishes, rights, and traditions of everyone without judgment.
• Excellence - I will strive to understand and exceed the expectations of others.

Benefits:

Medical Insurance- Three different plans to choose from

MASA- Medical Transportation Solutions

Health Reimbursement & Savings Account

Flex Spending Account/Dependent Care Spending Account

Dental

Vision

Identity Protection-Free

Hospital Indemnity

Life Insurance-Free

LTD/STD-Free

Voluntary Life & AD&D

403 (b) Retirement Plan- 4% employer contribution

ETO

EIB- employer contribution

24-hour access to fitness gym

Job Description: Nurse Practitioner- Hospitalist Services

Fulltime: 7pm-7am

The Nurse Practitioner functions as an independent healthcare provider who, working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary health team, is responsible for providing comprehensive care to patients in a hospital setting. They will demonstrate a high degree of clinical expertise in working with patients with acute and chronic illnesses. They are responsible for assessment, diagnosis, treatment, management, education, health promotion, and care coordination for patients and families with acute and chronic health needs.

Essential Accountabilities:

Department- Hospital (Hospitalist Services)

Supervisor- Clinic Director/ COO

Area of Responsibility- Hospital (Hospitalist Services)

Position Responsibilities:

The Nurse Practitioner will provide care within their scope of practice as outlined by applicable state law, licensing, regulations, institutional policy, and practice agreements.

This position will work directly with the hospitalist team to provide hospitalist coverage.

Clinical Knowledge:

·Demonstrates knowledge of etiologies, risk factors, pathophysiology, presentation, and epidemiology of medical conditions.

·Performs history and physical assessments of patients that are accurate, complete, concise, relevant, and appropriate for age, gender, and clinical problem.

·Orders appropriate diagnostic studies and correctly interprets the results.

·Utilizes critical thinking to synthesize and analyze collected data.

·Develops implements, evaluates, and alters the plan of care as needed.

·Manages general medical and surgical conditions based on knowledge of the indications, contraindications, side effects, interactions, and adverse reactions of pharmacologic agents and other relevant treatment modalities.

·Counsels and educates patients and families.

·Demonstrates proficiency in procedural skills pertinent to practice area.

·Maintains accurate, complete, concise, and timely documentation in the electronic medical record.

Patient Knowledge:

·Provides care that is patient and family centered, compassionate, appropriate, and effective for the promotion of health, prevention of illness, and treatment of disease throughout the lifespan.

·Facilitates consistent, coordinated care and clear communication among all members of the healthcare team.

·Incorporates the patient and family in care planning and treatment across settings.

·Serves as an advocate for patients and families in navigating the health care system.

Practice Based Learning and Clinical Improvement:

Demonstrates insight into own strengths limitations, and knowledge deficits.

·Demonstrates initiative to meet identified learning needs using multiple resources.

·Actively participates in self-evaluation by seeking and utilizing guidance and constructive feedback in a professional manner.

·Continuously seeks opportunities for clinical advancement and knowledge and skill attainment.

Communication and Interdisciplinary Collaboration:

·Communicates and collaborates effectively with physicians, other health professionals and health related agencies.

·Works effectively with multidisciplinary team members.

·Promotes mutual respect and trust working within a team model.

·Communicates effectively with patients and families, incorporating gender, age, culture, race, religion, disabilities, and sexual orientation.

Professionalism:

·Follows ethical principles regarding patient confidentiality, informed consent, and unanticipated adverse outcomes.

·Demonstrates the highest level of accountability for professional practice.

·Participates in education of students and other health care professionals.

·Maintains effectiveness where circumstances and priorities are changing. Is flexible, resilient, and change oriented.

·Participates in organizational and departmental meetings, educational opportunities, and committees and workgroups, as necessary.

Systems Based Practice:

·Considers cost effectiveness and risk/benefit analysis when making decisions about patient care.

·Uses evidenced-based medicine to systematically analyze and improve patient care practices.

·Participates in quality initiative/performance activities.

·Participates in development, evaluates, and implements standards of care within area of specialization (policies, protocols, etc.)

Education/Licensure/Certifications:

·Masters or Doctorates degree from accredited Nursing Program

·Active RN and APNP license in state of Kansas and active board certification as a NP in Acute Care, Adult, Adult/Gerontology, or Family Medicine

·Active DEA license or ability to apply for such license prior to or upon hire

·CPR certification and Advanced life support certifications if relevant to practice are (ACLS, PALS, NRP)

Experience:

·Hospital APRN experience preferred

·3-5 years Hospital RN experience preferred

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.