Approved APRN board certification from a recognized national certifying body
Registered Professional Nurse authorized to practice in Florida
Demonstrated clinical competency skills preferred
Knowledge of healthcare agencies and programs preferred
Effective leadership and interpersonal skills preferred
Strong analytical and communication skills preferred
Responsibilities
Provide high-quality, cost-effective advanced nursing care to patients
Collaborate with a multidisciplinary health team
Adhere to organizational policies and regulatory standards
Perform routine duties of a registered nurse
Document medical records accurately for billing purposes
Work independently and effectively with physicians and allied health personnel
Ensure compliance with state and federal healthcare laws
Benefits
Flexible scheduling options (four 10-hour shifts or five 8-hour shifts)
Opportunity to work in an outpatient clinic setting
Supportive multidisciplinary team environment
Access to continuing education and professional development
Comprehensive healthcare benefits
Full Job Description
Department
Pre Admission Testing Job Summary
The Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) reflects the mission, vision, and values of Sarasota Memorial Health Care System, adheres to the organization's Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines, and other regulatory and accreditation standards. The APRN I typically works in an outpatient clinic or area with set hours (i.e., PAT, Employee Health). An APRN is a registered nurse and therefore can perform all duties that are considered routine duties of a registered nurse. In addition, an APRN holds a master's or doctoral degree. The APRN functions as part of the multidisciplinary health team in accordance with privileges approved by the credentialing committee to provide high-quality, cost-effective advanced nursing care to patients within the APRN's scope of practice.
Required Qualifications
- Require advanced degree from an accredited school or college of nursing* *Must have had a Medicare number in the State of Florida prior to 1/1/03; if not, must have a Master's Degree in nursing in addition to being a Registered Professional Nurse who is authorized by Florida to practice in accordance with state law. - Require approved APRN board certification**. **Must be certified as a APRN by a recognized national certifying body having established standards for APRN's. The following organizations are recognized national certifying bodies for the Nurse Practitioner: American Academy of Nurse Practitioners; American Nurses Credentialing Center; National Certification Corporation for Obstetric, Gynecologic and Neonatal Nursing Specialties; National Certification Board of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners & Nurses; Oncology Nurses Certification Corporation; Critical Care Certification Corporation; National Commission on Certification; American Association of Heart Failure Nurses; and the American Midwifery Certification Board (AMCB).
Preferred Qualifications
- Prefer demonstrated clinical competency skills. - Prefer knowledge of state, federal and local health care agencies and programs. - Prefer effective leadership and strong interpersonal skills. - Prefer ability to work independently and collaboratively. - Prefer demonstrated written & verbal communication & strong analytical skills. - Prefer effective interaction skills to ensure the successful care of patients in the clinical setting. - Prefer demonstrated knowledge of pharmacology as it relates to health care practice and current prescription writing skills/DEA licensing. - Prefer demonstrated skills in documentation in medical records to substantiate accurate billing. - Prefer ability to work independently and effectively with physicians and other allied health personnel in the hospital and/or office setting. - Prefer knowledge of relevant state and federal laws, statutes and regulations.
Mandatory Education
Preferred Education
M D: Masters Degree
Required License and Certs
FL APRN: Adv Practice Registered Nurse
Preferred License and Certs
ACLS: Advanced Cardiac Life Support BLS: Basic Life Support
M - F choice of Four 10's (700 - 1730) or five 8's (8 - 1630; 900 - 1730)
