APRN Outpatient

Summary

The APRN Outpatient provide a wide range of primary, acute, and specialty healthcare services, both autonomously and in partnership with other healthcare professionals, in accordance with State and Federal regulations. These services include managing patient’s overall care; prescribing medications and treatments; ordering, conducting, and interpreting diagnostic tests, such as x-rays, EKGs, and lab work; diagnosing and treating chronic and acute conditions, including injuries, infections, diabetes, and high blood pressure;

performing invasive procedures; counseling; and educating patients on positive health‑promoting lifestyle choices and disease, injury, and illness prevention.

Miami, FL – Full Time

Uses clinical judgments in conducting health assessments, making differential diagnoses, and prescribing pharmacological and non‑pharmacological treatments. Plans are implemented through independent action, health counseling, and collaboration with other members of the health team. The APRN is responsible for clinical oversight and health center consultation regarding the administration of health care policy and procedure of the delivery of on‑site health services. The NP promotes optimum health, prevents illness and injury, and manages acute and chronic health problems in the on‑site setting.

Performs physical examinations and preventive health measures within prescribed guidelines and instructions of a Physician. Orders, interprets, and evaluates diagnostic tests to identify and assess patients’ clinical problems and health care needs. Records physical findings, and formulates a plan and prognosis, based on patients’ condition. Provides written home‑going instructions. Makes referrals for follow‑up to appropriate community resources. Collaborates with other specialties to ensure interdisciplinary management and continuity of care for both inpatients and outpatients.

Collaborates with Physician and other health professionals to prepare comprehensive patient care plans as necessary. Prescribes or recommends medications or other forms of treatment such as physical therapy, inhalation therapy, or related therapeutic procedures. Refers patients to Physician for consultation or to specialized health resources for treatment. Maintains detailed and accurate medical records. Educates and coaches nursing staff on best nursing practices.

Initiates search of nursing literature/suggests changes/improvement in patient care standards. Integrates current knowledge of professional issues, trends in health care, and technological advances into scope of practice. This job has no supervisory responsibilities. Follows and performs all related unit‑specific policies and procedures, as detailed on the unit‑specific competency check‑list. Utilizes job and unit specific equipment as required. Demonstrates behaviors of service excellence and CARE values (Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Expertise).

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Generally requires 5 to 7 years of related experience.

Master’s degree in Nursing is required.

General

Competencies:

Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work accurately while meeting multiple deadlines. Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form. Ability to handle difficult and stressful situations with professional composure. Ability to understand and follow instructions. Ability to exercise sound and independent judgment. Knowledge and skill in use of job‑appropriate technology and software applications. Nursing

Competencies:

Ability to understand, respect and accommodate patients’ preferences and needs with regard to their individual beliefs, customs, and practices. Must have ability to clearly, accurately and effectively provide information to doctors, other nurses, patients, and family members. Must have ability to show compassion, patience and maintain a non‑judgmental approach to patients, their families as well as other employees and customers. Unit Specific

Competencies:

Must have clinical knowledge, skill, and ability to fully and accurately complete all required unit competencies, as…