Qualifications
Responsibilities
Benefits
Summary:
Functions as a health care provider in an inpatient and outpatient setting providing evidence based care, including but not limited to, diagnostic, therapeutic and preventative health care under the general supervision of a physician. The APP will serve as an initial clinical resource for patients, completing preliminary assessments, obtaining relevant medical histories, reviewing available diagnostic information, and identifying patient needs before the physician’s evaluation.Responsibilities:
Provides follow-up and health maintenance care to patients based upon accepted standards of care and best practice.Instructs and counsels patients with respect to health promotion and/or health maintenance.Organizes and presents historical and physical data on daily rounds, together with evaluations and recommendations, to the healthcare team in such way as to permit him/her to clearly identify a medical problem and determine appropriate diagnostic or therapeutic procedures.Executes diagnostic and therapeutic procedures as indicated.Practices within a multi-disciplinary healthcare team providing diagnostic, therapeutic and preventative healthcare management by performing a variety of medical or procedural tasks.Obtains complete medical history from patients and performs comprehensive and focused physical examinations appropriate for patient population.Maintains complete and accurate records of contacts with patients whether in person, virtually or by telephone.Competencies:
ACCOUNTABILITY, CUSTOMER SERVICE, DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT PLAN OF CARE, PATIENT AND FAMILY CENTERED CARE, PATIENT SAFETY - NURSING, PROBLEM SOLVING, RESPONDING TO CHANGE, STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOREducation and Certification Requirements:
Masters: Nurse Practitioner (Required)Advanced Practicing Registered Nurse (APRN) - State of Florida (FL), BLS American Heart E-Card (BLS AHA ECARD) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART), BLS American Heart RQI E-Card (BLS AHA-RQI ECARD) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART), BLS Cert American Heart_non ecard (BLS AHA) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART), BLS Certification Grace (BLS GRACE) - Employee Grace Period for Essential Credential (GRACE), BLS Cert Red Cross (BLS RC) - Red Cross (RED CROSS)Additional Job Information:
Complexity of Work: Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action. Required Work Experience: No prior work experience required. Other Information: **This job requires privileging and credentialing.**Employees who are hired/transfer/re-hired must meet certification requirements or possess 7 years of APP experience in particular area of expertise. Any movement requires meeting the credentials outlined in the job description. **BLS required. ATLS is required for trauma roles. ACLS or PALS may be required depending upon the area of practice. National NP certification is required for population of clinical practice in Pediatrics/Adult area of practice.Additional Education Info: Exempt from Master s Degree if graduated prior to 1998.Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:
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Primarily for office workers - not eligible for shift differentialDisclaimer: This job description is not intended, nor should it be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. It is intended to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.
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