Nurse Practitioner

Company: Owensboro Health
Location: Greenville
Posted on: May 27, 2023

Job Description:

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

• 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. Qualifications
  • Master's degree or higher in Nursing required upon hire
  • No experience required
  • RN - Licensed as a Registered Nurse. Eligible to practice nursing in the State of Kentucky required upon hire AND
  • APRN - Licensed as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse in the state of Kentucky required upon hire AND
  • APRN - National certification from American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) required upon hire OR
  • APRN - National certification from American Association of Critical Care Nurses (AACCN) required upon hire OR
  • APRN - National certification from National Certification for the Obstetric, Gynecologic, and Neonatal Nursing Specialties (NCCCOGN) required upon hire OR
  • APRN - National certification from Pediatric Nursing Certification Board (PNCB) required upon hire OR
  • APRN - National certification from American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) required upon hire OR
  • APRN - National certification as Neonatal Nurse Practitioner from National Certification Corporation (NCC) required upon hire Skills and Attributes
    • Requires critical thinking skills and decisive judgment.
    • Works under minimal supervision.
    • Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action. Physical Demands
      • 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 Owensboro Health Core Commitments
        INTEGRITY - We conduct ourselves with a high level of responsibility, reliability and honesty because we take seriously the trust of our patients and coworkers.
        RESPECT - We value and accept the unique talents and contributions of every patient, customer and team member in the Owensboro Health community.
        TEAMWORK - We build a spirit of connectivity and fellowship by striving together to overcome obstacles, surpass goals, celebrate accomplishments and plan the future.
        INNOVATION - We foster original ideas and creative solutions that improve our daily work and promote the mission of Owensboro Health.
        SERVICE - We focus on service to patients, customers and team members by anticipating their needs, thoughtfully meeting those needs and continually improving the quality of everything we do.
        EXCELLENCE - We reach beyond basic expectations to expand our knowledge and awareness, produce exceptional work and provide outstanding service.

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