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 cultureappropriate informed choices shared decision making and the right to selfdetermination.
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 copayments.
Qualifications
Masters 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 025 lbs: Rarely
Lifting 2575 lbs: Rarely
Lifting over 75 lbs: Rarely
Carrying 025 lbs: Rarely
Carrying 2575 lbs: Rarely
Carrying over 75 lbs: Rarely
Pushing/Pulling 025 lbs: Frequently
Pushing/Pulling 2575 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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