Master's degree from an accredited advanced nursing program or a PA program
One year of clinical experience preferred
Current Kansas APRN license or PA-C license required
Strong skills in patient assessment and treatment planning
Creative problem-solving abilities in complex clinical scenarios
Responsibilities
Collaborate with physicians to assess patient needs
Order, interpret, and record clinical test results
Prescribe medications and therapeutic treatments
Function as a consultant and educator for patients and caregivers
Lead initiatives to enhance patient outcomes across the care continuum
Benefits
Opportunities for professional growth and leadership development
Collaborative work environment with healthcare professionals
Diverse patient population for varied clinical experiences
Role enables creative and independent decision-making
Support for continuous education and training
Full Job Description
POSITION SUMMARY
Position Summary:
The Advance Practice Provider (APRN or PA-C) works in collaboration with physicians to assess the physical needs of patients in the clinic setting. Orders, interprets, and records results of clinical tests. Prescribes medications and makes recommendations for other therapeutic forms of treatment. Familiar with advanced concepts, practices and procedures and relies on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals in variety of illnesses presented. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected. The Advance Practice Provider functions as a consultant, facilitator, educator, change agent, program designer and resource person to a defined patient population and caregivers. Advanced clinical practice distinguishes this position, supported by knowledge and competence in the areas of research, leadership, consultation, education and professional growth. The Advance Practice Provider assumes a leadership role in strengthening collaborative relationships with physicians, healthcare leaders and nurses in various settings to improve patient/family outcomes along the care continuum.
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Education
Master's degree from an accredited advanced registered nursing program, or Bachelor/ or Master's of Science degree from an accredited physician assistant program
Minimum Experience
One year clinical experience preferred
Required Registration/License/Certification
Current Kansas Advanced Practice Registered Nurse APRN license, or current Kansas Physician Assistant (PA-C) license
