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ADVANCED PRACTICE REGISTERED NURSE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: • Identifies the physical, social, and emotional health needs of individuals and families through systematic assessment, utilization of professional skills, health history, physical evaluations, and laboratory and other diagnostic tools. • Utilizes appropriate or specialized knowledge and skills in the provision of direct patient care and evaluates the effectiveness of care provided. • Delegates appropriate nursing care functions to registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, assistant nursing personnel, and students. • Participates in staff development programs including orientation, in-service, continuing education for nursing and other agency personnel. • Works toward development of innovative methods of dealing with work-site problems. • Teaches and counsels individuals, families, and groups on the maintenance of health, prevention of disease and disability; participates in professional and community activities on matters related to health. • Maintains records and reports accordingly to agency standards. • Prescribes and dispenses nonscheduled drugs as described in a written practice agreement with a BSHC licensed physician. • Makes appropriate referrals. • Provides continuity of care for clients receiving service from more than one agency by planning, coordinating and exchanging information. • Provides nursing expertise and consultation to nursing personnel and others. • Adheres to the terms and conditions set forth in BSHC’s corporate compliance program. • Ensures confidential information in accordance with BSHC’s policy and current HIPAA regulations. • Performs other duties as assigned. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS: • Current license to practice as a Nurse Practitioner in Kentucky. • Certified by the American Nurses Credentialing Center or the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners. • BLS & ACLS certified, PALS certified depending on privileges. • Ability to set priorities, make judgments, delegate appropriate functions, and assist others in similar decisions. • Demonstrates effective verbal and written communication skills.