UofL Health
APP - Spine/Neurosurgery - University of Louisville Hospital
UofL Health, Louisville, Kentucky, United States
APP - Spine/Neurosurgery - University of Louisville Hospital
Location: University Hospital – ULP – CMG, Louisville, KY 40202
Employment Type: Full Time
Salary Range: Not Specified
Loan Repayment: Not Specified
Overview The Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) provides assessment, management, and outcome evaluation for patients in inpatient and outpatient settings. The APRN serves as a resource to educate patients, families, professional nurses, and staff; functions as a liaison between patient, family and UofL Physicians staff; and participates in clinical research. The APRN should demonstrate an advanced level of medical and nursing knowledge, clinical and technical competency, sound clinical judgment, professionalism, timely and compliant documentation, and ongoing professional development and competency validation.
The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) facilitates the delivery of quality, evidence‑based patient care, while promoting efficiency and effective patient outcomes of Neurosurgical Spine patients. They will demonstrate expert clinical decision making related to Neurosurgical/Spine health issues and diagnosis.
Responsibilities
Obtain patient health histories and complete physical examinations. Document pertinent normal and abnormal findings and narrative summaries within the medical record.
Order and interpret appropriate diagnostic and laboratory tests. Explain the necessity, risks, and benefits of anticipated procedures to patients, family and other staff.
Organize, perform and document approved therapeutic or diagnostic procedures based upon patient’s clinical status.
Formulate and initiate a treatment plan for acute illness management in collaboration with the neurosurgery physician team.
Utilize prescriptive privileges within the confines of Kentucky state law.
Assess patients for change in status and institute appropriate interventions. Initiate necessary emergency interventions to stabilize patients.
Provide patient-family centered care by communicating effectively with patients and family members.
Utilize current research and evidence‑based practice decision making in all clinical practice. Incorporate clinical research findings in the development and implementation of standards of care.
Support clinical research as conducted by the neurosurgery physician team.
Serve as a clinical leader and expert to nursing staff and members of the multidisciplinary team.
Demonstrate responsibility for professional practice through active participation in hospital‑led Advanced Practice Practitioner initiatives, participation in professional organizations, and continuing education.
Demonstrate expert ability in clinical decision making related to neurosurgical health care issues.
Collaboratively work with service chiefs, physicians, nursing and other interdisciplinary departments to achieve hospital‑defined goals.
Perform all other activities by proactively identifying problems and solutions for the welfare of the patients, community and hospital.
Maintain Neurosurgical Spine Database.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Core Expectations
Collaboration & Teamwork: Works cooperatively and collaboratively with others toward the accomplishment of shared goals.
Valuing Diversity: Recognizes and embraces the unique talents and contributions of others.
Service Orientation: Desires to serve and focus efforts on discovering and meeting the needs of internal and external customers.
Achieves Results: Reflects a drive to achieve and outperform, continuously looking for improvements, and accepts responsibility for actions and results.
Organizational Alignment: Aligns people, processes, and organizational structure with UMC’s strategic direction.
Developing Others: Views people, their knowledge and capabilities as assets and provides opportunities for continuous learning and development.
Communication: Practices attentive and active listening and can restate the opinions of others; communicates messages effectively.
Integrity: Conducts business with honesty and professional ethics, seeks to achieve results in the best interest of the organization, and models ethical behavior.
Additional Responsibilities
Demonstrates a commitment to service, organization values and professionalism through appropriate conduct and demeanor at all times.
Adheres to and exhibits the organization’s core values.
Maintains confidentiality and protects sensitive data at all times.
Adheres to organizational and department‐specific safety standards and guidelines.
Works collaboratively and supports efforts of team members.
Demonstrates exceptional customer service and interacts effectively with physicians, patients, residents, visitors, staff and the broader health care community.
Skills, Knowledge or Abilities Critical to this Role
Strong relationship‑building skills and the ability to make and use connections throughout UofL Hospital to complete projects and maintain strong partnerships with other departments.
Strong initiative and the ability to gather and analyze information skillfully; able to brainstorm alternative resources and directions.
Ability to break down complex tasks into manageable parts in a systematic, detailed way and consider input from several sources.
Detail orientation in gathering relevant data while attending to essential details; checks work for accuracy and quality.
Problem‑solving ability by identifying and resolving problems in a timely manner, and developing alternative solutions when needed.
Great flexibility and the ability to continually look for ways to make appropriate adjustments and changes – rather than identifying why things cannot be accomplished.
Language Ability Must be able to communicate effectively in both verbal and written formats.
Reasoning Ability Must have the ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Must interpret an extensive variety of instructions and deliver successful results.
Computer Skills Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Capacity to learn other relevant systems. Experience with electronic medical records.
Job Requirements / Qualifications Education / Accreditation / Licensure (Required & Preferred)
Master’s degree required.
Must hold valid Advanced Practice Licensure in the state of Kentucky (PA or APRN).
ACNP preferred.
Experience (Required & Preferred) Prefer academic medical center experience. Prefer ICU experience as APP or RN.
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Employment Type: Full Time
Salary Range: Not Specified
Loan Repayment: Not Specified
Overview The Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) provides assessment, management, and outcome evaluation for patients in inpatient and outpatient settings. The APRN serves as a resource to educate patients, families, professional nurses, and staff; functions as a liaison between patient, family and UofL Physicians staff; and participates in clinical research. The APRN should demonstrate an advanced level of medical and nursing knowledge, clinical and technical competency, sound clinical judgment, professionalism, timely and compliant documentation, and ongoing professional development and competency validation.
The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) facilitates the delivery of quality, evidence‑based patient care, while promoting efficiency and effective patient outcomes of Neurosurgical Spine patients. They will demonstrate expert clinical decision making related to Neurosurgical/Spine health issues and diagnosis.
Responsibilities
Obtain patient health histories and complete physical examinations. Document pertinent normal and abnormal findings and narrative summaries within the medical record.
Order and interpret appropriate diagnostic and laboratory tests. Explain the necessity, risks, and benefits of anticipated procedures to patients, family and other staff.
Organize, perform and document approved therapeutic or diagnostic procedures based upon patient’s clinical status.
Formulate and initiate a treatment plan for acute illness management in collaboration with the neurosurgery physician team.
Utilize prescriptive privileges within the confines of Kentucky state law.
Assess patients for change in status and institute appropriate interventions. Initiate necessary emergency interventions to stabilize patients.
Provide patient-family centered care by communicating effectively with patients and family members.
Utilize current research and evidence‑based practice decision making in all clinical practice. Incorporate clinical research findings in the development and implementation of standards of care.
Support clinical research as conducted by the neurosurgery physician team.
Serve as a clinical leader and expert to nursing staff and members of the multidisciplinary team.
Demonstrate responsibility for professional practice through active participation in hospital‑led Advanced Practice Practitioner initiatives, participation in professional organizations, and continuing education.
Demonstrate expert ability in clinical decision making related to neurosurgical health care issues.
Collaboratively work with service chiefs, physicians, nursing and other interdisciplinary departments to achieve hospital‑defined goals.
Perform all other activities by proactively identifying problems and solutions for the welfare of the patients, community and hospital.
Maintain Neurosurgical Spine Database.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Core Expectations
Collaboration & Teamwork: Works cooperatively and collaboratively with others toward the accomplishment of shared goals.
Valuing Diversity: Recognizes and embraces the unique talents and contributions of others.
Service Orientation: Desires to serve and focus efforts on discovering and meeting the needs of internal and external customers.
Achieves Results: Reflects a drive to achieve and outperform, continuously looking for improvements, and accepts responsibility for actions and results.
Organizational Alignment: Aligns people, processes, and organizational structure with UMC’s strategic direction.
Developing Others: Views people, their knowledge and capabilities as assets and provides opportunities for continuous learning and development.
Communication: Practices attentive and active listening and can restate the opinions of others; communicates messages effectively.
Integrity: Conducts business with honesty and professional ethics, seeks to achieve results in the best interest of the organization, and models ethical behavior.
Additional Responsibilities
Demonstrates a commitment to service, organization values and professionalism through appropriate conduct and demeanor at all times.
Adheres to and exhibits the organization’s core values.
Maintains confidentiality and protects sensitive data at all times.
Adheres to organizational and department‐specific safety standards and guidelines.
Works collaboratively and supports efforts of team members.
Demonstrates exceptional customer service and interacts effectively with physicians, patients, residents, visitors, staff and the broader health care community.
Skills, Knowledge or Abilities Critical to this Role
Strong relationship‑building skills and the ability to make and use connections throughout UofL Hospital to complete projects and maintain strong partnerships with other departments.
Strong initiative and the ability to gather and analyze information skillfully; able to brainstorm alternative resources and directions.
Ability to break down complex tasks into manageable parts in a systematic, detailed way and consider input from several sources.
Detail orientation in gathering relevant data while attending to essential details; checks work for accuracy and quality.
Problem‑solving ability by identifying and resolving problems in a timely manner, and developing alternative solutions when needed.
Great flexibility and the ability to continually look for ways to make appropriate adjustments and changes – rather than identifying why things cannot be accomplished.
Language Ability Must be able to communicate effectively in both verbal and written formats.
Reasoning Ability Must have the ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Must interpret an extensive variety of instructions and deliver successful results.
Computer Skills Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Capacity to learn other relevant systems. Experience with electronic medical records.
Job Requirements / Qualifications Education / Accreditation / Licensure (Required & Preferred)
Master’s degree required.
Must hold valid Advanced Practice Licensure in the state of Kentucky (PA or APRN).
ACNP preferred.
Experience (Required & Preferred) Prefer academic medical center experience. Prefer ICU experience as APP or RN.
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