What are the responsibilities and job description for the APP Norton Children's Hospital PICU position at Norton Healthcare?
Responsibilities
Job Responsibilities: The APP Surgical provides healthcare to patients with an emphasis on disease prevention, health promotion, health maintenance and supportive care. The APP works independently, as well as collaboratively, to diagnose, prescribe treatment, manage and evaluate patient care and under the direct supervision of the surgeon is in the operating room 50% or more of the time. The APP functions as an educator, healthcare resource, interdisciplinary consultant and patient advocate. This individual makes patient rounds in the hospitals and may be required to take call.
Qualifications
Required:
- Three years as an RN
- Master Degree Nursing
- National Nurse Practitioner
- Nurse Practitioner (KY)
- Registered Nurse (KY)
Desired:
- Certified Surgical First Assistant
- Surgical Assistant Certified
