APRN- Float

Description

Job Title: APRN (Advanced Practice Registered Nurse)
Job Type: Full-time (salary)
Travel: 0-15%

Qualifications:

• Master's degree in nursing
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Proficiency in basic computer skills, with the ability to learn and navigate electronic medical record systems
• Valid nursing license in the state of practice

Job Summary: We are seeking a personable and compassionate APRN to join the Arcare team. In this role, you will play a vital part in delivering primary healthcare to patients by performing comprehensive assessments, diagnosing and treating various health conditions, and managing individualized care plans. You will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of patient care within the clinic and collaborating with licensed physicians and other healthcare professionals to ensure the highest quality of care.

The ideal candidate will be passionate about making a positive impact in the lives of patients and eager to engage with Arcare's wide range of services. This position is ideal for a dedicated professional who values teamwork, patient-centered care, and continuous learning in a supportive healthcare environment.

This position is required to follow all required protocols by ASBN licensure.

Essential Functions

• Examine patients to obtain information about their physical condition.
• Obtain, compile and record patient medical data, including health history, progress notes, and results of physical examination.
• Administer or order diagnostic tests, such as x-ray, electrocardiogram, and laboratory tests.
• Perform therapeutic procedures, such as injections, immunizations, suturing and wound care, and infection management.
• Instruct and counsel patients about prescribed therapeutic regimens, normal growth and development, family planning, emotional problems of family living, and health maintenance.
• Teaches and counsels patients and families regarding health care issues.
• Prescribes medications according to therapeutic goals, explain treatment to patients, and families according to state pharmacy law.
• Assess, diagnoses, implements treatment, evaluates and monitors patients' health status according to ARcare Clinical protocols and Clinical Outcome Measures.
• Refers patients requiring hospitalization or assessment and management of conditions to supervising physicians or appropriate specialist. Follows patient's progress with physician.
• Renders emergency care and treatment including CPR, staring IV fluids, and medications, sutures lacerations.
• Serves as a liaison with hospitals and physicians.
• Aids in the Quality Improvement process by participating in Chart Review Audits.
• Maintains all patient records to comply with required standards, reviews records regularly, and obtains physician counter signatures where necessary.
• Attends all medical staff meetings and participates in the Center's TQI program.
• Performs all job duties in compliance with Arcare Safety and Infection Control Policies.
• Promotes customer-driven excellence as a driver of organizational services.
• Provide patient-centered care that incorporates culturally and linguistically appropriate services.
• Educate patients about health maintenance activities, adoption of healthy behaviors, and support services available in the community.
• Communicate with patients and families about health care issues and the importance of developing self-management goals and healthy behaviors.
• Assist in coordinating seamless transitions of patient care across multiple care settings by suing combined expertise of care team members.
• Employ active listening techniques during interactions with patients, families, and team members.
• Utilize quality data to identify process changes that will improve individual patient and population management.
• Use health information systems efficiently to manage and improve care at the individual and system levels and ensure the delivery of timely and accurate information.
• Participate in care team huddles to prepare and coordinate patient care activities.
• Incorporate quality indicators for specific disease states and/or patient variables into patient care plans.
• Provide patient-centered care that incorporates culturally and linguistically appropriate services.

Arcare offers competitive pay and a strong company-paid benefits package for full-time employees, including:
• Work-life balance through a predictable schedule. Schedules are established early and rarely change, so employees enjoy a steady workweek rhythm.
• No routine nights or weekends for most positions. (Some clinical roles may have limited weekend coverage based on clinic needs.)
• Company-paid employee medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Free care at any Arcare clinic for employees and covered family members enrolled in the Arcare health plan, starting the first day of your employment.
• Company-paid life insurance and long-term disability coverage.
• 96 hours of paid vacation time for full-time employees who work 40 hours per week. Accrual begins on the first day of employment.
• 96 hours of paid sick time for full-time employees who work 40 hours per week. Accrual begins on the first day of employment.
• Paid holidays, including one floating holiday and one birthday holiday to be used during the month of the employee's birthday.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company matching up to 200% of the employee's contribution of up to 4% after one year of employment.
• Company-paid renewal of applicable licenses and certifications, subject to supervisor and HR approval based on the employee's position and job duties.
• Possible Continuing Education reimbursement for current employees, subject to supervisor and HR approval based on the employee's position and job duties.

Loan Repayment Opportunities

Many Arcare locations serve medically underserved communities. Eligible clinical team members may qualify for federal loan repayment programs through HRSA, including the National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment Program and the Nurse Corps Loan Repayment Program. Eligibility and award approval are determined by HRSA based on role, location, discipline, and program requirements.

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