APP Interventional Radiology/UKHC

MSN for Nurse Practitioners or BS for Physician Assistants

1 yr

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) with Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Certification (ACNP) or Physician Assistant-Certified (PA-C)

Walking, standing, sitting. May require lifting up to 50 lbs.

Day shift and some call.

The Interventional Radiology APP functions within the acute and critical care hospital setting and works in collaboration with, and is an integral member of, a multidisciplinary health care team.

The APP functions primarily in the Interventional Suite setting managing the care of acute and chronically ill patients related to pre, intra and post procedures including but not limited to drains, paracentesis, and thoracentesis . The APP is generally on a service aligned team and manages consults as a part of the IR team. In some instances the APP may have responsibilities for this same patient population as they return for follow up in the outpatient setting.

The APP has a strong foundation in evidenced based practice and education and has a responsibility for ensuring an environment of safe quality care. The APP demonstrates an advanced level of medical and nursing knowledge, clinical and technical competency, sound clinical judgment, professionalism as it relates to interpersonal and general communication skills, timely and compliant documentation, and takes responsibility for ongoing professional development and competency validation. This position has on call responsibilities.

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