What are the responsibilities and job description for the APRN position at Omaha Tribe of Nebraska?
The APRN provides patient-centered care, working collaboratively with doctors, specialists, and other healthcare providers to deliver both short-term and long-term care to patients. The APRN is integral from the moment a patient enters the clinic, participating in patient evaluations, developing and executing treatment plans, administering treatments and medications, and providing patient education. This is a full-time position requiring 40 hours per week, with an expectation of attendance from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday. The APRN serves as a key liaison between doctors, patients, and other care providers, making effective communication skills essential.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES and/or RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:
- Collaborate with clinical providers to fulfill patient needs and requests.
- Develop and document patient care plans, ensuring all medical details are accurately recorded.
- Coordinate patient appointments, testing, and follow-up procedures.
- Provide direct patient care throughout the treatment process, including conducting patient intake, gathering information on current symptoms, medical history, and medications.
- Assess vital signs, administer EKGs, respiratory treatments, and other necessary interventions.
- Guide patients to the appropriate clinical areas such as examination rooms, laboratories, or pharmacies.
- Assist in procedures by preparing equipment, supporting clinical providers, and directly participating in care delivery.
- Administer medications and treatments, including oral, rectal, intravenous, or direct injections, as ordered.
- Monitor patients' progress, evaluate treatment effectiveness, and conduct follow-up assessments in person or via phone.
- Perform specialized procedures such as wound care, central line dressing changes, and wound vacuum management.
- Administer vaccines according to immunization schedules for adults, adolescents, and children.
- Continuously assess and document patient health, recovery, and response to treatments, ensuring records are updated with new information.
- Maintain a clean and safe environment by following infection control procedures, disposing of hazardous materials, and sanitizing equipment.
- Ensure examination rooms and workstations are fully stocked and ready for use.
- Provide patient education, including information on COVID-19 prevention, isolation, and overall health management.
- Adhere to HIPAA and privacy laws, maintaining strict confidentiality of patient information.
- Participate in team meetings and additional training sessions as needed.
- Perform other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the duties.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
- Master's degree in Nursing (MSN) with a focus on advanced practice nursing.
- Certification as an APRN in a relevant specialty.
- Extensive experience in clinical practice, patient care, and developing patient care plans.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, and/or REGISTRATIONS:
- Current APRN license in the state of practice.
- National certification from an approved NP board (e.g., AANP, ANCC).
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and/or ABILITIES:
- In-depth knowledge of advanced examination and treatment processes.
- Advanced medical assessment.
- Patient-centered care planning and implementation.
- Critical thinking and problem-solving.
- Effective communication and collaboration with patients and care providers.
- Willingness to learn and stay updated on evolving medical practices, including advanced diabetes care and insulin pump therapy.
- Strong triage skills to manage patient needs, whether through phone consultations, walk-ins, or scheduled visits.
Must pass background check, physical, and pre-employment drug screen.
Salary : $48 - $62