Job DescriptionThe Advanced Practice Registered Nurse provides a comprehensive health assessment and evaluation for patients in the emergency department under the collaborative agreement with the supervising physician. This position provides health care services to patients including assessing, diagnosing, prescribing, treating, and educating patients. This position works closely with physicians and other clinicians in a comprehensive approach to patient care. The Advanced Practice Registered Nurse orders and interprets appropriate tests to facilitate care in the emergency setting. The Advanced Practice Registered Nurse manages emergency and critical patient situations and leads the team during resuscitation events.
Responsibilities- Assesses patient status by obtaining health history through interviews and chart reviews; assessing presenting illness, risk factors, and family history, psychosocial situation, and cultural factors; and performing appropriate examination.
- Orders or performs appropriate laboratory diagnostic and other screening tests.
- Seeks other information as needed, including consultation with physicians for evaluation of illness. Integrates data to determine diagnosis and therapeutic plan, including identification of any health risks.
- Develops and implements treatment plan by prescribing/dispensing medications and/or injections in compliance with medical practice guidelines and state laws.
- Instructs and counsels patients regarding compliance with prescribed therapeutic regimens, normal growth and development, family planning, emotional problems of daily living, and health maintenance.
- Participates in peer reviews, chart reviews, staff education, clinical guideline development, and other continuing education and quality assurance activities to demonstrate compliance with standards, regulations, policies, and procedures.
- Develops and implements patient management plans, records progress notes, and assists in provision of continuity of care. Collaborates with physicians in managing acute and long-term medical needs of patient.
- Provides monitoring and continuity of care between visits according to treatment plan including triaging patient calls/e-mails. Manages emergent and critical patient situations with evidence-based care and follows established protocols as approved by pharmacy and therapeutics and the medical staff.
- Leads the emergency team with a focus on patient flow, safe and quality care and patient experience concepts. Responds to emergent needs and manages care for inpatients at night as requested by the Nursing Supervisor or attending physician.
- Assist in other duties as assigned to support the operational needs of the department and organization.
- May be required to remain on campus immediately before, during, and after severe weather and/or disasters.
Qualifications- 3 Years relevant experience in emergency care
- Education must comply with state licensing board education requirements
- Advanced Practice Registered Nurse or Physician Assistant Licensed
- BLS for Healthcare Providers (BLS), ACLS Provider (ACLS), PALS Provider (PALS),
- National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIH)
