Advance Practice Nurse – Peds/Adult

(THIS POSITION IS SPLIT BETWEEN PAHOKEE & BELLE GLADES)

ADA: Full time position. Ability to sit for long periods of time and/or stand periodically during work day and lift up to 30 lbs., when necessary. Computer data entry a portion of job duty.

OSHA: Must adhere to universal precautions, to include blood borne pathogen protection, at all times

Position Summary: Provide and educate all aspects of patient care, including diagnosis, treatments and consultations. Work both inpatient and outpatient situations and can perform independently or as a part of treatment team. May conduct physicals, order tests and serve as a patient’s primary healthcare provider.

Role and Responsibilities:

• Help provide primary care to patients.
• Perform physical exams and patient observations.
• Must be proficient with medical instruments and equipment required by the work.
• Knowledge of computer‐based data management programs and information systems, as well as records and point of interview technology.
• Ability to communicate effectively, in verbal and written form, with retail and medical partners at various levels, patients, family members, physicians and representatives of the community.
• Record patient medical histories and symptoms.
• Create patient care plans and contribute to existing plans.
• Order, administer and analyze diagnostic test.
• Monitor and operate medical equipment.
• Diagnose health issues, detect changes in a patient’s health and change treatment plans as necessary.
• Administer medicines and treatments.
• Evaluate responses to treatments and medications.
• Train patients and families on managing illness or injuries and disease prevention.
• Take active role to contribute to the improvement of office functioning.
• Ability to function independently with regards to most clinical decision‐making.
• Perform other related duties as required or assigned by the Medical Director

Qualifications and Education Requirements:

• Master’s degree from an accredited nursing program.
• Must have Florida RN Licensure and be board certified by either ANCC or AANP.
• APN authorization in Florida to practice in Family Health by the Board of Nurse Examiners