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.