Nurse Practitioner - Emergency Providers Muhlenberg

Entity:
Owensboro Health Medical Group | Department:
Emergency Providers Muhlenberg |

Work Hours:

PRN 11A-9P | Weekend Requirements:
As Needed | 0.0 FTE

Job Summary:

In collaboration with a physician, diagnoses and treats certain acute or chronic health conditions in specific populations.

• Obtains patient history and performs assessment via observation, interview, and examination.
• Orders, performs, and interprets diagnostic studies.
• May be required to perform preventative health assessments, screenings, immunizations, and care.
• Provides direct treatment and management of health conditions via prescriptive authority or referral to other healthcare providers or community resources.
• Provides counseling and education of patients and their families/caregivers concerning preventative health, treatment options, and community resources.
• Provides care in the context of promoting age and culture-appropriate informed choices, shared decision-making, and the right to self-determination.
• Provides accurate and timely documentation of assessment and patient care plan.
• May coordinate the registration functions including collecting and entering demographic, insurance, employer information, and co-payments.

• Work Experience:
  
  No experience required.
• Education:
  
  Master's degree or higher in Nursing required upon hire.
• Licensure/Certification/Registration:
  • RN – Licensed as a Registered Nurse, eligible to practice nursing in the State of Kentucky.
  • APRN – Licensed as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse in the State of Kentucky.
  • National certification from American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) or American Association of Critical Care Nurses (AACCN) or National Certification for the Obstetric, Gynecologic, and Neonatal Nursing Specialties (NCCCOGN) or Pediatric Nursing Certification Board (PNCB) or American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or National Certification as Neonatal Nurse Practitioner from National Certification Corporation (NCC).

• Requires critical thinking skills and decisive judgment.
• Works under direct supervision.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Supports Owensboro Health’s Mission, Vision, Core Commitments, and business interests. Adheres to all organizational policies and procedures. Executes all tasks and behaves in a manner consistent with a culture of compliance, safety and a high reliability organization.

• Standing:
  Frequently
• Walking:
  Frequently
• Sitting:
  Occasionally
• Lifting 0-25 lbs.:
  Rarely
• Lifting 25-75 lbs.:
  Rarely
• Lifting over 75 lbs.:
  Rarely
• Carrying 0-25 lbs.:
  Rarely
• Carrying 25-75 lbs.:
  Rarely
• Carrying over 75 lbs.:
  Rarely
• Pushing/Pulling 0-25 lbs.:
  Frequently
• Pushing/Pulling 25-75 lbs.:
  Occasionally
• Pushing/Pulling over 75 lbs.:
  Occasionally
• Climbing:
  Occasionally
• Bending/Stooping:
  Frequently
• Kneeling:
  Occasionally
• Crouching/Crawling:
  Occasionally
• Reaching:
  Frequently
• Talking:
  Frequently
• Hearing:
  Frequently
• Repetitive Foot/Leg Movements:
  Rarely
• Repetitive Hand/Arm Movements:
  Frequently
• Keyboard Data Entry:
  Frequently
• Running:
  Rarely
• Vision – Depth Perception:
  Frequently
• Vision – Distinguish Color:
  Frequently
• Vision – Seeing Far:
  Frequently
• Vision – Seeing Near:
  Frequently
• Hazardous Drug Risk Exposure:
  Risk Level: High-Risk