aprn - Paducah, KY , USA, United States - ARcare

Description

The APRN works as part of the medical provider team providing medical services to the patients of KentuckyCare. Qualifications: Must be a graduate with a degree of Master of Nursing; Must hold a current license in practicing state; experience preferred; must live in the service area; CPR certification required upon employment or within the first 3 months of employment. Duties include:

• Prescribe or administer treatment, therapy, medication, vaccination, and other specialized medical care to treat or prevent illness, disease, or injury.
• Order, perform and interpret tests, and analyze records, reports, and examination information to diagnose patients' conditions.
• Monitor the patients' conditions and progress and re-evaluate treatments as necessary.
• Collect, record, and maintain patient information, such as medical history, reports, and examination results.
• Explain procedures and discuss test results or prescribed treatments with patients.
• Advise patients and community members concerning diet, activity, hygiene, and disease prevention.
• Refer patients to medical specialists or other practitioners when necessary.
• Direct and coordinate activities of nurses, students, assistants, specialists, therapists, and other medical staff.
• Coordinate work with nurses, social workers, rehabilitation therapists, pharmacists, psychologists, and other health care providers.