Fast Track APRN

Part time 2 days a week position with rotating weekend. Hours of Operations: Monday - Saturday 1130 - 2130 Sundays 1200-2000 Job Title: APRN or PA - Fast Track Supervised by: ER Manager and Hospital CEO Job Summary: Performs direct patient care in a fast track setting as part of the emergency department. Will also assist with patient care in the emergency department when patient flow dictates. Job Duties and Responsibilities: Performs and documents physical examinations on all patients, neonate through the geriatric population. Obtains and documents patient's medical histories. Assesses and documents patients and/or families psychosocial issues. Performs and/or orders diagnostic and therapeutic procedures/tests. Explains all tests/procedures to patient/family including any pre-testing requirements. Interprets subjective and objective data to formulate a diagnosis. Interprets laboratory and diagnostic test results. Formulates diagnoses and treats illnesses within scope of practice. Formulates patient treatment plans within the ARNP or PA's scope of practice. Implements therapeutic interventions when appropriate within scope of practice. Assists in the management of acutely traumatized patients and cares for minor injuries. Provides counseling/education for patients and families on preventative healthcare. Consults with a physician or specialist with difficult cases or when a case is out of the scope of practice for a physician's assistant or APRN. Orders, prescribes dispenses and administers drugs and medical devices within scope of practice. (See Kansas State Law). Able to perform minor surgical procedures. Maintains proper E/M documentation and Chart Completion within 24-48 hours of patient visit. Not to exceed 15 incomplete charts at any given time. Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors. Communicates appropriately and clearly too supervising physician, nurses, clinic staff. Maintains a good working relationship within the emergency room staff and hospital staff. Treats patients, families and staff with respect and dignity. Demonstrates the ability to be flexible, organized and function under stressful situations. Teaches students clinic specific procedures, techniques. Attends all emergency room and medical staff meetings as appropriate to the hospital's rules and regulations. Professional Requirements: Adheres to dress code, appearance is neat and clean. Completes annual education requirements, including all state federal and CMS regulations. Maintains regulatory requirements. Maintains and ensures patient confidentiality at all times. Reports to work on time and as scheduled, completes work within designated time. Wears identification while on duty, uses computerized time system correctly. Completes in-services and returns in a timely fashion. Attends annual review and department inservices, as scheduled. Attends staff meetings; reads and returns staff meeting minutes. Represents the organization in a positive and professional manner. Actively participates in performance improvement and quality improvement CQI activities, attends committee and management meetings, as appropriate. Complies with all organizational policies regarding ethical business practices. Communicates the mission, vision, core values, ethics and goals of the hospital. Works at maintaining a good rapport and a cooperative working relationship with physicians, departments and staff. Ensures compliance with policies and procedures regarding department operations, fire safety and infection control. Requirements Bachelor's Degree in Health Sciences, etc. Graduate of an accredited masters APRN or PA Program. Licensed in the State of Kansas as APRN or PA. Registered with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) if applicable. Current BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP certifications. Current liability coverage. Maintains regulatory CME's and APRN Board Certified through appropriate accredited agency, ANCC, AANPC, etc.. Must have a collaborative supervising MD or DO per William Newton Hospital Guidelines. Scope of practice is related directly to the ARNP's and/or PA's supervising physician and individual state laws. Language Skills: Ability to effectively communicate in English, both verbally and in writing. Additional languages preferred. Skills: Basic computer knowledge. Familiarity with CPT and ICD coding practices Working Conditions: For physical demands of position including vision, hearing, repetitive motion and environment, see following description. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position without compromising patient care. Exerting 20-50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10-25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly. These are baseline requirements for adequate performance of this job. Employees may be required to exceed these levels. Job duties are based on an average 8 hour shift.