Nurse Practitioner - Cardiology Muhlenberg - Owensboro Health
Greenville, KY 42345
About the Job
Job Summary
In collaboration with a physician, diagnoses and treats certain acute or chronic health conditions in specific populations.
Job Responsibilities
- Obtains patient history and performs assessment via observation, interview, and examination.
- Orders, performs, and interprets diagnostic studies.
- May be required to perform preventative health assessments, screenings, immunizations, and care.
- Provides direct treatment and management of health conditions via prescriptive authority or referral to other healthcare providers or community resources.
- Provides counseling and education of patients and their families/caregivers concerning preventative health, treatment options, and community resources.
- 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.
- May coordinate the registration functions including collecting and entering demographic, insurance, employer information, and co-payments.
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 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 OR
- APRN - National certification from National Certification for the Obstetric, Gynecologic, and Neonatal Nursing Specialties (NCCCOGN) required upon hire OR
- APRN - National certification from Pediatric Nursing Certification Board (PNCB) required upon hire OR
- APRN - National certification from American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) required upon hire OR
- APRN - National certification as Neonatal Nurse Practitioner from National Certification Corporation (NCC) 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.
Source : Owensboro Health