MN, MSN, DNP, PhD, or DNS degree in nursing required
ARNP license in Florida with national advanced certification
Current BLS certification; ACLS, NRP, PALS as required
Five years of nurse practitioner experience
Two years of experience in a specialty area
Responsibilities
Manage patients independently with minimal physician supervision
Assess physical and psychosocial status through interviews and examinations
Surgically close wounds and perform procedures under surgeon supervision
Scrub in with the collaborating surgeon during operations
Diagnose medical and surgical issues and prescribe treatments
Implement management based on lab results and assessments
Participate in multidisciplinary rounds and quality initiatives
Benefits
Participation in quality initiatives for improved patient outcomes
Opportunities for involvement in clinical research and trials
Role model and resource for staff development
Teaching opportunities for students and interns
Engagement with community health-related groups
Full Job Description
Position Summary
In collaboration with a physician, and according to the collaborative practice protocol provides inpatient management, consultations, and co-management of surgical patients in the acute care and practice setting
Responsibilities
Manages patients with the highest degree of independence in provision of patient care services with minimal physician supervision and in a highly specialized area and across the continuum.
Assesses the physical and psychosocial status of patients by means of interview, health history, physical examination, diagnostic studies and recognizes deviations from the normal. Then develops a diagnosis and works collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team to formulate and implements the treatment plan
Surgically close wounds, incision and drainage, debridement, dressing (the surgeon must remain in the immediate area).
Scrub with collaborating surgeon in operating room
Performs complex diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, as credentialed
Diagnosing medical and surgical problems and prescribing necessary treatment and services for quality patient care..
Implements appropriate management based on laboratory results, physical assessment, routine diagnostic and follow-up studies, therapeutic measures, admission and discharge care in accordance with evidence based medicine.
Identifies, analyzes, and resolves patient care issues to foster significant improvement in patient care and outcomes
Dictates and documents in an accurate and timely manner.
Performs patient education and maintains provision of preventive health services
Conducts or participates in multidisciplinary rounds.
Participates in the department call rotation and/ or weekend/holiday rounding as required.
prescribe medication
Participates in quality initiatives to ensure consistent attainment of key quality indicators
Supports IRB approved clinical research/trials through a variety of activities including but not limited to: ordering diagnostic tests, prescreening patients, recording laboratory and diagnostic results, administering therapeutic interventions per trial protocols and documenting outcomes per hospital and trial protocols.
Acts as an advanced resource for the specialty area
Develops a diagnosis and works collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team to formulate an implement the treatment plan
Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures.
Acts as a role model and resource person for staff.
Assists in teaching students, residents and interns in complex techniques and procedures.
Participates in review and revision of policies and procedures.
Establishes relationships with professional and other health-related groups within the community.
Demonstrates effective verbal and written communication with diverse populations, including physicians, employees, patients, and families.
Participates in basic science and clinical research projects.
Qualifications
Education/Training
MN or MSN or DNP or PhD or DNS degree in nursing required
Licensure/Certification
ARNP license in the state of Florida. After July 1, 2006, licensure applicants are required to have national advanced certification from an approved nursing specialty board.
Maintains current BLS certification
ACLS, NRP, PALS, are required for certain areas.
Experience
Five (5) years nurse practitioner experience to include two (2) years' experience in specialty
About Orlando Regional Healthcare
Orlando Health is a not-for-profit healthcare organization with multiple facilities in the Orlando, Florida area. The organization includes Orlando Regional Medical Center, Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children, Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women & Babies, Dr. P. Phillips Hospital, South Seminole Hospital, and Health Central Hospital. Orlando Health was founded in 1918 and is headquartered in Orlando, Florida. The organization provides a wide range of medical services, including cancer care, cardiology, emergency care, neurology, orthopedics, pediatrics, and women's health.
