APP FAMILY MEDICINE

APP FAMILY MEDICINE – The University of Kansas Health System Position Summary: The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) in the Family Medicine Department manages health problems and coordinates health care in primary or acute settings. These APPs deliver patient care and medical services to individuals, families, and groups by utilizing standards of care in accordance with State and Federal rules and regulations to assess health status, diagnose medical conditions, develop a medical plan of care, implement treatments, and evaluate patient responses in collaboration with a sponsoring physician as described in a Collaborative Practice Agreement. Location Hedge Lane Medical Pavilion Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions Evaluate medical problems of clients in the assigned Family Medicine practice setting and request consultation of other specialties when indicated. Provide education to patients and/or families about preventive care, medical issues and use of prescribed medical treatments and/or medications pertinent to the patient’s condition. Create diagnostically appropriate treatment plans. Document all medical evaluation, diagnoses, procedures, treatments, outcomes, education, referrals and consultations consistent with NCQA, The Joint Commission, state regulatory standards and evidence‑based standards of care. Maintain documentation compliance for appropriate coding and billing. Facilitate evaluation of records by physician(s), peers and quality standards according to protocols and receive and implement constructive directives. Refer complex and high priority cases to collaborating physician with regard to complicated diagnostic problems, serious illness, complicated therapeutic problems and re‑evaluation of chronic conditions. Provide medical and emergency interventions appropriate to the client’s needs; prescribe and monitor medications appropriate to the diagnosis; order and monitor the appropriateness of emergency interventions. Maintain collegiality with all members of the inter‑disciplinary team. Utilize appropriate chain‑of‑command and communicate with specialty practice Program Director, APP Director and Medical Director of any clinical issue and contribute to quality improvement or process improvement as necessary. Perform the professional, clinical and/or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department. These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Skills and duties may vary depending upon your department or unit. Other duties may be assigned as required. Required Education and Experience Master’s Degree in Nursing from an accredited program in Advanced Practice Nursing for APRNs. Doctor of Nursing Practice from an accredited program in Advanced Practice Nursing for APRNs. Master’s Degree in Physician Assistant. Age‑appropriate training for the population served may depend on APRN/PA program training and may require additional training as determined by the department. Preferred Education and Experience Previous NP or PA experience is desired. Required Licensure and Certification Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) – State Board of Nursing Current advanced practice license for the state of Kansas and/or Missouri (depending on practice locations). Licensed Physician Assistant (PA) – State Board of Healing Arts Current advanced practice license for the state of Kansas and/or Missouri (depending on practice locations). Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS or BCLS) – American Heart Association (AHA). Advanced practice certification required. APRNs may obtain within one year of date of hire; specific certification may be required depending on specialty. Time Type Full time Job Requisition ID R-48313 Equal Employment Opportunity Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer without regard to a person’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age (40 or older), disability, veteran status or genetic information. #J-18808-Ljbffr