Advanced Practice Provider Fellow, Orlando Health Physician Associate Department - Behavioral Health

Orlando Health•Orlando, FL

About The Position

The Advanced Practice Provider fellow is a fully licensed and credentialed Advanced Practice Provider who assists with all aspects of patient care, including diagnosis, treatment, and consultations under the supervision of an approved preceptor (PA, APRN, CNM or MD).

Requirements

MSN or DNP degree in nursing or Graduate of a physician assistant program required.
APRN license in state of Florida, Certified nurse midwife license in the State of Florida, or maintain physician assistant licensure in Florida
Maintains current BLS certification with Further life support certifications based on fellowship program

Responsibilities

Provides direct clinical services for acutely ill patients in assigned specialty area according to established protocols and utilizes evidence-based clinical practice standards.
Assesses the physical and psychosocial status of patients by means of interview, health history, physical examination, and diagnostic studies.
Recognizes deviations from normal in the physical assessment; works collaboratively to formulate treatment plans.
Implements appropriate management based on laboratory results, physical assessment, routine diagnostic and follow-up studies, therapeutic measures, admission and discharge care in accordance with written practice protocols.
Initiates appropriate actions to facilitate the implementation of therapeutic plans that are consistent with the continuing healthcare needs of patients.
Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served.
Demonstrates caring practices by providing a compassionate and therapeutic environment for patients and their families.
Demonstrates awareness of legal issues and patients’ rights.
Identifies, analyzes, and resolves patient care issues to foster significant improvement in patient care.
Dictates and documents an accurate and timely manner.
Conducts or participates in daily multidisciplinary rounds.
Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures.
Acts as a role model and resource person for staff.
Participates in review and revision of policies and procedures.
Demonstrates compliance with standards of regulatory and accrediting agencies.
Establishes relationships with professionals of other health-related groups within the hospital system.
Demonstrates effective verbal and written communication with diverse populations, including physicians, employees, patients, and families.