APRN Medical​/LCSU, BCSU, SRT​/2345​/CB

This position will provide primary care services to families with behavioral health disorders in our primary care clinic and our in-patient facility. Will work collaboratively with the Program Director to provide health and wellness education and care management. Will work with psychiatric providers to integrate primary and behavioral health care needs. Position requires a master's degree in nursing; must have graduated from an accredited Advanced Practice Registered Nurse program.

Must establish protocols with supervising physician and submit protocols to (with) the Board of Nursing.

In the performance of their respective tasks and duties, all employees are expected to conform to the following:

• Perform quality work within deadlines with or without direct supervision.
• Interact professionally with other employees, customers and vendors.
• Work effectively as a team contributor on all assignments.
• Work independently while understanding the necessity for communicating and coordinating work efforts with other employees and organizations.
• Ability to adhere to company and/or program's dress code standards
• Ability to report to work with good personal hygiene
• Provide physical examinations and order lab work as required.
• Provides pharmacological management.
• Performs diagnostic evaluations according to licensure.
• Participates in peer review.
• Member of Medical Staff Panel
• Ability to arrive at location and ready to work on time.
• Ability to abide by principles of EEO compliance and a workplace of dignity and respect.
• Ability to work cooperatively in a group and/or team setting.
• Ability to show respect to all others.
• Ability to professionally communicate with other employees and outside vendors, as required.
• Ability to take guidance and direction from supervisors
• Comply with all Center policies and procedures except those for which the employee gives notice of the need for reasonable accommodation and for which the Center can make such reasonable accommodation.
• Attends all scheduled work hours, meeting, training, and other center functions, including on-call as required
• Must be able to react to change productively and to handle other tasks as assigned

Qualifications:

Education:

Requires a master's degree in nursing and have graduated from an accredited Advanced Practice Registered Nurse program. Requires certification in Family Practice or comparable area. Additional certification in Psychiatric care is preferred but not required.

Experience:

Evidence of clinical experience & competency as evidenced by no issues with license through DOH and three letters of recommendation. 1 year of experience preferred but not required.

Certifications:

Florida License as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse.

Must meet all requirements for credentialing within the agency.

Must complete process for protocols with supervising physician to be filed with the Board of Nursing.

Training:

20 hours professional enhancement training annually including all PRC required, inclusive of Nursing Contact Hours as required for licensure in the State of Florida:
Biennium 24 Contact Hours including (2) hours of Prevention of Medical Errors. (CEUs): 2 hours in domestic violence every 6 years and 1 in AIDs, a one-time requirement.

Knowledge and

Skills:

Assessment and diagnostic skills commensurate with education required.

Bilingual preferred but not required.

Safety Equipment

Universal Precautions

Comply with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) rules and regulations

Life Safety Equipment (fire extinguisher)

Transportation:

Must have reliable transportation

As an employee of Peace River Center, if you are not assigned a company-issued phone, you will be required to authorize the use of the Microsoft Authenticator app on your personal mobile device. This is necessary to access our payroll and communication system, Datis, and Microsoft email, as examples. This will ensure secure and efficient communication with the organization.

Machines, Tool and Equipment Used:

Computer, use of EHR as required.

Otoscope/ophthalmoscope

Supervisory Relationship(s)

Reports to the Medical Director

The work environment is fast-paced and consists of exposure to physical conditions typical of a normal office environment. The populations cared for will include patients who are confused, delusional, irrational, agitated, or uncooperative. Most of the work is performed while sitting, although the work may require occasional standing or walking and/or the lifting and carrying of small objects. A small amount of travel may be required for meetings, etc.,

to another PRC location.

EEO Statement

One of the greatest assets of the PRC is the ethnic, cultural, and social diversity of its employees. PRC takes great pride in the diversity and values and respect of all its employees, regardless of race, color, sex, marital status, religion, national origin, ancestry, genetic information, age, disability, gender identification, or sexual orientation.