St. Elizabeth Healthcare
Location
Edgewood, Kentucky
The Advanced Practice Provider will perform patient assessments, initiate diagnostic testing, and formulate comprehensive treatment plans under a collaborative practice agreement. They will also coordinate clinical care and educate patients and families while maintaining evidence-based guidelines.
Candidates must hold a Master's degree in nursing with a National Nurse Practitioner Certification and have at least 5 years of experience as a registered nurse. A valid RN license, Certificate of Authority, and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification are required.
The best career is right here. The Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (APRN) provides care and treatment to patients under the auspices of a designated physician through a collaborative practice agreement. Responsibility includes patient assessment, initiation and evaluation of diagnostic testing, documentation of physical findings, and formulation of treatment plan and prognosis based on patient’s medical condition. In accordance with established collaborative practice agreement and evidence-based guidelines, the APRN obtains health histories, performs physical examinations, identifies problems, establishes goals, and formulates comprehensive plans of care for patients and teaches preventive health measures. Functions as a facilitator to coordinate clinical care, educate patients and families, and support collaboration between various disciplines and agencies as necessary. Demonstrates respect, dignity, kindness and empathy in each encounter with all patients, families, visitors and other employees regardless of cultural background. Education, Credentials, Licenses: Master’s degree in nursing with National Nurse Practitioner Certification in appropriate specialty area. (Nurse Practitioner by a national certifying organization recognized by the Board of Nursing in the state where work is being performed (including the following areas: Acute Care, Adult, Adult Psych Mental Health, Child/Adolescent Psych Mental Health, Community Health, Critical Care, Family, Family Psych Mental Health, Gerontological, Medical/Surgery, Neonatal, Oncology, Pediatric, School, and/or Women’s Health) Graduate of an accredited school of nursing If eligible, must have RN Compact (multi-state) License in their primary state of residence. Licensed as an RN in the state where work is being performed Requires Certificate of Authority and Standard Care Arrangement with collaborating physician to practice as a nurse practitioner. Must have medical staff privileges as an allied health professional. Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Specialized Knowledge: Demonstrated skills and knowledge as a Nurse Practitioner in area of expertise. Kind and Length of Experience: 5 years of experience as a registered nurse. . FLSA Status: Exempt Right Career. Right Here. If you're looking for the right careers in healthcare, the right place to be is at St. Elizabeth. Join us, and you'll take pride in the level of care we offer our community. St. Elizabeth Healthcare is one of the oldest, largest and most respected medical providers in the Northern Kentucky, Southeastern Indiana and Greater Cincinnati region. Together with St. Elizabeth Physicians, the affiliated multi-specialty physician and advanced practice provider organization, we are transforming healthcare through innovative treatments, cutting-edge technology and a heart for our community. We’re right here, sharing one mission: to improve the health of the people we serve.
