nurse practitioner - Owensboro, KY , USA, United States - Owensboro Health

    Owensboro Health
    Owensboro Health Owensboro, KY , USA, United States

    1 month ago

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    Job Summary

    In collaboration with a physician, diagnoses and treats certain acute or chronic health conditions in the adult intensive care unit.

    Job Responsibilities
    • Obtains patient history and performs assessment via observation, interview, and examination.
    • Orders, performs, and interprets diagnostic studies.
    • Provides direct treatment and management of health conditions via prescriptive authority or referral to other healthcare providers.
    • Provides counseling and education to patients and their families/caregivers concerning preventative health and treatment options.
    • Provides care in the context of promoting age and culture-appropriate informed choices, shared decision-making, and the right to self-determination.
    • Provides accurate and timely documentation of assessment and patient care plan.
    • Assists with admissions, consults, daily progress notes, and transfers from critical care unit.
    • Coordinates care between medical specialties.
    • Participates in morning rounding with intensivist and rounding with the multidisciplinary intensive care team.
    • Assists intensivists with procedures which include central line and arterial line placement; additional procedures may include chest tube placement and thoracentesis with the pulmonologists/intensivists.
    • Assists with basic ventilator management.
    • Performs critical care ultrasound procedures.
    Qualifications
    • Master's 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 as Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner required from American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) required upon hire OR
    • 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 AND
    • ACLS - Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support Healthcare Provider required upon hire AND
    • BLS - Certified as a Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider 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 0-25 lbs: Rarely
    • Lifting 25-75 lbs: Rarely
    • Lifting over 75 lbs: Rarely
    • Carrying 0-25 lbs: Rarely
    • Carrying 25-75 lbs: Rarely
    • Carrying over 75 lbs: Rarely
    • Pushing/Pulling 0-25 lbs: Frequently
    • Pushing/Pulling 25-75 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.