NURSE PRACTITIONER - BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
Location: Pittsburg Kansas
Description: VC Hospital in Pittsburg is hiring NURSE PRACTITIONER - BEHAVIORAL HEALTH right now, this vacancy will be placed in Kansas. For complete informations about this vacancy opportunity kindly read the description below. Job Title: : NURSE PRACTITIONER Job Code : 25427 Shift : 8 Hour Day Shift Employment Status : Full-Time Average Hours per Week : 40 Category : Nursing JOB DESCR! IPTION: Via Christi Health's rich history of serving the people of Kansas and the surrounding region dates back more than 100 years to the healing ministries of our founding congregations. Today, Via Christi Health is the largest provider of health care services in Kansas. We serve Kansas and northeast Oklahoma through our doctors, hospitals, senior villages and health services.Position Summary: Participates in patient care delivery with a protocol approved by a member of the Medical Staff, in direct collaboration with a member of the medical staff, or under the supervision of a member of the Medical Staff. When care is administered by an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN), the immediate and physical presence of the physician is not always deemed to be required.
Key Responsibilities/Essential Functions: Evaluate the physical and psychosocial health status of the patient through a comprehensive health history and physical examination, using skills of o! bservation, inspection, palpation, percussion and auscultation! , and using diagnostic instruments or laboratory procedures that are basic to the screening of the physical signs and symptoms. Assess normal and abnormal findings from the history, physical examination and laboratory reports. Plan, implement and evaluate care. Consult with the physician and members of the health care team to provide for acute and ongoing health care or referral of the patient.
Manage the medical plan of care prescribed for the patient/client based on protocols or guidelines adopted. Initiate and maintain accurate records, appropriate legal documents and other health and nursing care reports. Develop individualized teaching plans with the patient based on overt and covert health needs. Counsel individuals, families and groups about health and illness and promote health maintenance.
Recognize, develop and implement professional and community educational programs related to health care. Participate in periodic and joint evaluation of service! s rendered, including, but not limited to, chart reviews, patient evaluations, and outcomes. Participate, when appropriate, in the joint review and revision of adopted protocols or guidelines when the physician assistant is involved in the medical plan of care. Write prescriptions following appropriate protocols.
Document/dictate histories, physicals, progress notes, orders, discharge summaries, education or instructions provided to patients, and procedures completed in compliance with protocol requirements. May perform other duties as assigned or requested JOB REQUIREMENTS: Qualifications: Education and/or Experience Masters Degree in Nursing from an approved school is required. Behavioral Skills A personal presence which is characterized by a sense of honesty, integrity and caring with the ability to inspire and motivate others to promote the philosophy, mission, vision, goals and values of Via Christi Health. Compassion for patients, family members, and others; ! along with a nurturing spirit to provide care during emotionally stress! ful situations.
Must display good verbal and written communication skills, and be able to professionally receive and follow oral instructions. Technical Skills Microsoft Office Skills Outlook Skills Certificates, Licenses, Registrations Current licensure with the Kansas State Board of Nursing as an Advanced Practice Nurse. Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers offered by the American Heart Association or CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer offered by the Red Cross within 30 days post date of hire. (VCH-P) ACLS is preferred.
Physical Requirements: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodationsmay be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Medium Work: Exerting 50 to 100 pounds occasionally, or 25 to 50 pounds frequently, or 10 to 20 pounds constantly. Physical dema! nd requirements are in excess of those for Medium Work. Frequently required to sit in a stationary position.
Occasionally performs activities that require stooping, bending and reaching, squatting, balancing, and trunk twisting throughout the day. Constantly able to communicate verbally and in written form. Frequently able to detect and discern both loud and soft sounds such as phone calls and customer questions. Constantly able to use hands and fingers to type, write, and file.
Frequently able to use near vision for viewing computer monitor and written materials. Occasionally required to detect unusual odors that could indicate environmental issues. Working Conditions: Works in a medical-surgical hospital. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to patients with communicable diseases.
May work around hazardous materials, including radiation, chemotherapy agents, and biohazards. May be exposed to blood, body fluids, fu! mes, or airborne particles, and sharp objects potentially contaminated ! with blood borne pathogens or other infectious agents. Additionally makes site visits to banks, schools manufacturing plants and various other local businesses. Well light, climate controlled work environment The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Position Scope/Patient Population: This position may provide direct patient contact that provides care to neonate, newborn, children, adolescent, adult, and geriatric populations based on license and scope of care.Via Christi Health is an Equal Opportunity (EOE) and Affirmative Action Employer. We support diversity in the workplace. Applicants with a disability that are in need of an accommodation to complete the Via Christi Health application process, contact the HR Customer Service Center at 1-877-389-8864 or e-mail THIS EMAIL . The hearing impaired may contact Via Christi by calling the Kansas Relay Center at 1-800-766-3777.
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This vacancy starts available on: Tue, 15 Oct 2013 06:31:40 GMT
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