Internal Medicine APRN
Position Responsibilities:
• Functions as an advanced practitioner within primary care
• Provides consultation on nursing practice and assigned patient outcome.
• In collaboration with physician, orders and interprets diagnostic tests.
• Reviews all admission data within the designated time frames; determines suitability of the level of care in accordance with hospital established criteria.
• Procures services and serves as advocate on behalf of patients, families and the hospital for scarce resources throughout the continuum of care.
• Facilitates and provides necessary patient and family education on admission as indicated.
• Participates in the inter-disciplinary treatment planning conferences. Provides guidance to team when doing patient care conference.
• Demonstrates advance knowledge of the general diagnostic and therapeutic procedures and nursing care of patients on the unit.
• Interviews patients and completes a full comprehensive medical history and physical examination within 24 hours of admission.
• Documents all information relative to the patient's history, physical examination, assessment and treatment plan following unit policy and standards.
• Initiates referrals & collaborates with medical staff and other health care professionals. Coordinates management of patient care.
Qualifications:
• State of Florida Advanced Practice Registered Nurse License.
• ACLS Certification; CPR certification required
• Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, Master of Science in Nursing.
• At least 1 year of experience as an APRN
• Experience in primary care preferred
Benefits
We believe in the physical and mental well-being of our employees and are committed to offering comprehensive benefits that fit their personal needs. Our robust employee benefits package includes:
• Health benefits
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability coverage
• Healthcare spending accounts
• Retirement plan
• Paid time off
• Pet Insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee assistance program
• Wellness program
• On-site housing for select positions and more!
