Pulmonology Advanced Practice Provider – Outpatient & Inpatient Care

Job Type:

Regular

Scheduled Hours:

40

Job Summary:

Reports to the Operations Manager, the Advanced Practice RN is primarily responsible for providing patient care services, including assessing, diagnosing, prescribing, treating and educating patients. The Advanced Practice RN works closely with physicians and other clinicians in a team approach to patient care.

Job Description:

Knowledge of advanced practice including anatomy and physiology, pathophysiology, pharmacology and therapeutics, basic nutrition, behavioral factors, psychosocial/family systems, diagnostic testing, interpretation of results and clinical decision making, alternative treatment modalities.
Knowledge of medical equipment and instruments used to administer patient care.
Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish/maintain a safe work environment.
Knowledge of health promotions, health risk identification, and patient education principles and techniques.
Knowledge of community, professional and education resources.
Minimum: 1+ year of acute care experience. APRN or PA degree/certification required.
You must be able to obtain a state license in KY and/or IN for your scope of practice.
Critical Care Certification Required - ACNP-BC, ACNPC-AG, AGACNP-BC, ACNPC

FLSA Status:

Exempt

Right Career. Right Here. If you have a passion for taking care of the community and are interested in Healthcare, you will take pride in the level of care we provide at St. Elizabeth. We take care of patients and each other.