Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN)

SPFC • St. Petersburg, FL

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The APRN will work to promote health equity and ensure that activities/services are aligned with the SPFC’s vision, mission, programs, and values to promote health and access for all. Provide office-based medical care to adult patients of the St. Pete Free Clinic. Assesses/triages patients, whether in-person or by phone, as needed, to determine disposition. Performs routine patient workups, including diagnoses, treatment, and patient care plans. Assists other clinic staff and volunteer providers as needed.

Requirements

• Maintains documentation and records in compliance with policies and procedures
• Maintains confidentiality
• Supports the St. Petersburg Free Clinic’s commitment to diversity and inclusion
• Adheres to agency policies and procedures and all Federal and State regulations and local ordinances
• Strong relationship-building skills with both internal stakeholders
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Capability to prioritize inter- and cross-departmental collaboration
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and related software
• Proficient in use of EHR, familiarity with eClinicalWorks preferred
• Capability to use a broad range of technology
• Commitment to and modeling of St. Petersburg Free Clinic mission and values
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Adult medicine ARNP licensed in the state of Florida, with specialization in primary care, family medicine or internal medicine.
• Understands complexities of patients who are medically underserved and is committed to a team approach in meeting patient needs.
• Must have 3 years of clinical practice experience.
• Autonomous Florida License required.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual Spanish & English preferred.
• Database experience or knowledge preferable.

Responsibilities

• Work in partnership with Health Center employees and volunteers to ensure smooth functioning of the Clinic.
• Provide medical direction for questions regarding patient scheduling, triaging and/or treatments.
• Demonstrates flexibility in response to changes in volunteer physician schedule and help ensure patient needs are adequately addressed.
• Conduct patient assessments, diagnose and develop a plan of care for each patient seen; prescribe medications as needed.
• Embrace a trauma-informed approach to care.
• See walk-in and/or newly discharged patients from local emergency rooms or hospital inpatient units as needed.
• Provide follow-up for patients returning to clinic for review of diagnostic tests or for prescription refills.
• Review reports on outside diagnostic testing and physician consults; advise RN and Intake Specialist of follow-up needed.
• Perform procedures commensurate with training and experience – e.g., suture/staple removal, minor wound care.
• Provides accurate data in electronic medical records in support of program accountability and outcomes.
• Assist volunteer physicians and physician extenders as may be necessary (e.g., assistance in patient exams or procedures).
• Utilize appropriate resources (Prescription Health Plan or other local pharmacies) to assist patients in obtaining medications at the lowest cost.
• Assists in identifying patients needing follow-up appointments with in-house clinic physician specialists, support groups, rehabilitation (e.g., physical therapy and chiropractic medicine), or other outside referral sources.
• Orders routine medical testing as indicated.
• Assists in the review of daily lab and radiology results reporting to ensure appropriate patient disposition.
• Serve as a resource for clinical volunteers and staff.
• Understand requirements for bio-hazard waste removal and assist in Clinic compliance efforts.
• Support and promote activities related to health maintenance and illness prevention with patients, their families, and community at large.
• Educate patients regarding diet and medication instructions.
• Support and encourage patients regarding self-management of their disease – including but not limited to monitoring, testing, and initiating better lifestyle modifications.
• Actively contribute to a positive, caring, and supportive environment for patients and others.
• Participate in clinical team quality of care meetings.
• Assists Chief Healthcare Initiatives Officer and Lead APRN as needed to prepare/support quality review meetings and follow-up.
• All other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior