Graduate of an accredited nursing program with an MS in nursing
Must be licensed as a Nurse Practitioner in the State of Florida
Professional expertise in nursing theory and practice
In-depth knowledge of physical assessment techniques
Strong understanding of pathophysiology and pharmacology
Experience managing both acute and chronic patient conditions
Responsibilities
Evaluate patients through thorough history and physical examinations
Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary health team to deliver care
Assess patient needs and develop appropriate treatment plans
Provide nursing care to adult and geriatric patients
Deliver health education and teaching to assigned patients
Adhere to collaborative practice agreements as per state regulations
Benefits
Opportunity to work in a collaborative and supportive multi-disciplinary team
Focus on adult and geriatric patient populations
Engagement in ongoing patient assessments and treatment
Role promotes autonomy as an independent health care provider
Work in a specialized setting within the Psychiatry department
Full Job Description
Day (United States of America)
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN)- Psychiatry Department
The Nurse Practitioner is an independent health care provider who, working collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary health team, is responsible for patient evaluation and care through the performance of pertinent history and physical examination, assessment of needs and delivery of appropriate treatment. Provides nursing care and health teaching to an assigned group of adult and geriatric patients in an observation setting. All duties and responsibilities are accomplished according to the collaborative practice agreement required by the State of Florida.
- Graduate of an accredited program in nursing, MS in nursing is required - Licensed by the State of Florida - Professional knowledge of nursing theory and practice - Extensive knowledge of physical assessment, differential diagnosis, pathophysiology, pharmacology, and management of acute chronic patient problems
