Nurse Practitioner - APRN

Job description

Nurse Practitioner - APRN
JOB SUMMARY
The duties of a Nurse Practitioner - APRN mid-level provider include, but are not limited to, providing accurate assessment, diagnosis, treatment, consultation, education and follow-up care to patients ranging in age from 18 years old to geriatric; proper maintenance of records, under the direction of the Supervisory Physician and any other reasonable and proper duties assigned.
PRIMARY FUNCTIONS
• Examine patients and record history
• Adhere to proper charting protocols
• Discuss with Physician and other health care professionals to prepare comprehensive plan
• Order or execute tests or images as needed
• Submit health care plan and goals of individual patients for periodic review by Physician
• Analyze results of tests, diagnose and report to patient
• Administer or prescribe treatment and medications
• Promote health by advising patient on diet, hygiene and prevention of disease
• Inoculate and vaccinate as required
• Refer to specialist as required for patient's well-being
• Perform minor surgery
• Report deaths and contagious diseases to governmental authorities
• Other responsibilities as assigned

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
• Must have and maintain current State of Florida license in good standing
• Current National Board Certification

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
• Effective written, verbal and electronic communication skills
• Show initiative, creativity and problem-solving ability
• Ability to collaborate with colleagues to provide quality healthcare

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
• Prior experience using an electronic medical records system
• Bilingual a plus, but not required (English/Spanish)

RELATIONSHIP REPORTING
Reports to the Medical Director
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients
• Ability to collaborate with colleagues as necessary to provide quality health care
• Ability to use a computer, printer and scanner
• Ability to sit, stand or view a computer screen for extended periods of time
• Ability to perform repetitive hand and wrist motions for extended periods of time
• Ability to use hands and fingers to handle or feel
• Ability to reach with hands and arms