Job Description
APPs in emergency medicine assess urgent cases, diagnose conditions, and implement treatments stabilizing patients before physician consultation. Emergency departments reduce wait times by 20% through APP interventions. They manage interventions like IVs, prescribe within protocols, and educate on preventives, collaborating under agreements.
The University of Kansas Health System includes Olathe Hospital, treating 90,000 ER visits annually with advanced imaging. It specializes in trauma care, serving Kansas metro, with 2,500 employees focused on rapid response.
APPs evaluate presentations using CT scanners and labs, order ACLS interventions, and facilitate referrals. They document diagnoses in electronic systems, consult priors, and train juniors. Resources include defibrillators for rhythms and steroids for anaphylaxis. Coordinating with ER teams amid high volumes tests prioritization in chain-of-command.
Full-time at Olathe Hospital, Olathe, Kansas, with 12-hour shifts including evenings. Compensation not specified, perks include malpractice coverage, health benefits with family options, and 401(k) with 8% match. Development offers PALS and ACLS trainings, specialty certifications, and participation in improvement processes.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate ED patients and request specialty consultations
- Provide interventions and monitor medications
- Document evaluations consistent with standards
- Educate patients on preventive care and treatments
Requirements
- Master's Degree in Nursing or Doctor of Nursing Practice or Master's in Physician Assistant
- Current APRN or PA license for Kansas and Missouri
- PALS, BLS, and ACLS certifications
- Specialty certification preferred