Advanced Practice Registered Nurse​/Physician Assistant

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Sanford, FL, US

30+ days ago Requisition

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse/ Physician Assistant

JOB SUMMARY

The duties of a Family Medicine Advanced Practice Nurse Practitioner (APRN) or Physician Assistant (PA) 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 infancy 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
• Report deaths and contagious diseases to governmental authorities
• Report incidences to the Department of Risk and Compliance
• Completion and reporting of incidents on the intranet
• Report incidents of violence and aggression to Departments of Risk and Compliance and Human Resources
• Report incidents of suspected child/elderly abuse and human trafficking to the proper agencies and the Department of Risk and Compliance.
• Participate and serve on a minimum of one clinical quality committee
• Represent True Health in the community and at community events.
• Provide coverage for on-call, as assigned
• Participate in Peer Review Process as indicated
• Precept and train students (MD, DO, APRN, PA, residents, fellows, etc) as assigned
• Precept and train provider peers, as assigned
• Respond and participate in True Health Emergencies (i.e. Nurse Stats)
• 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