Position Title

APP Emergency Medicine -PRN

Olathe Health 18320 S. Center St.

Position Summary / Career Interest:The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) in the Emergency Department (ED) manages health problems and coordinates health care in the ED setting. These APPs deliver patient care and medical services to individuals, families and groups by utilizing standards of care in accordance with State and Federal rules and regulations to assess health status, diagnose medical conditions, develop medical plan of care, implement treatments and evaluate patient responses in collaboration with collaborative/sponsoring physician as described in a Collaborative Practice Agreement.

Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions

Able to evaluate medical problems of patients who present to the ED and appropriately requests consultation of other specialties when indicated.Provides education to patients and/or families about preventive care, medical issues and use of prescribed medical treatments and/or medications.Creates diagnostically appropriate treatment plansDocuments all medical evaluation, diagnoses, procedures, treatments, outcomes, education, referrals and consultations consistent with NCQA, The Joint Commission, state regulatory standards and evidenced-based standards of care. Maintains documentation compliance for appropriate coding and billing.Facilitates evaluation of records by physician(s), peers and quality standards according to protocols and receives and implements constructive directives.May refer complex and high priority cases to collaborating physician with regards to complicated diagnostic problems, serious illness, complicated therapeutic problems and re-evaluation of chronic conditions.Provides medical and emergency interventions appropriate to the client’s needs; prescribes and monitors medications appropriate to the diagnosis; orders and monitors the appropriateness of emergency interventions.Maintains collegiality with all members of the inter-disciplinary teamUtilizes appropriate chain-of-command and communicates with ED Program Director, APP Director and Medical Director of any clinical issue and contributes to quality improvement or process improvement as necessary.Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit. Other duties may be assigned as required.

Required Education and Experience

Master Degree Nursing from an accredited program in Advanced Practice Nursing for APRNs. ORDoctor of Nursing Practice from an accredited program in Advanced Practice Nursing for APRNs. ORMaster's Degree in Physician AssistantAge appropriate training for “population served” may depend on APRN/PA program training and may require additional training as determined by the department.

Preferred Education and Experience

Previous APRN or PA experience

Required Licensure and Certification

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) - State Board of Nursing Current advance practice license for the State of Kansas an Missouri (depending on practice locations). ORLicensed Physician Assistant (PA) - State Board of Healing Arts Current advance practice license for the State of Kansas and Missouri (depending on practice locations).PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support - American Heart Association (AHA) within 60 DaysBasic Cardiac Life Support (BLS or BCLS) - American Heart Association (AHA)Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) - American Heart Association (AHA)Advanced practice certification required. APRNs may obtain within one year of date of hire; Specific certification may be required depending on specialty.

Preferred Licensure and Certification

Specialty certification.

Time Type:Part time

Job Requisition ID:R-44891

We are an equal employment opportunity employer without regard to a person’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age (40 or older), disability, veteran status or genetic information.

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