Adv Prac Registered Nurse I

Sarasota Memorial Health Care System • Sarasota, FL

21h

About The Position

The Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) reflects the mission, vision, and values of Sarasota Memorial Health Care System and adheres to its Code of Ethics, Corporate Compliance Program, policies, procedures, guidelines, and applicable regulatory and accreditation standards. APRN I typically works in an outpatient clinic or area with set hours, such as Pre Admission Testing (PAT) or Employee Health. As a registered nurse, the APRN may perform routine registered nursing duties. The APRN also holds a master’s or doctoral degree and works as part of a multidisciplinary health team, within privileges approved by the credentialing committee, to provide high-quality, cost-effective advanced nursing care within the APRN’s scope of practice.

Requirements

• Advanced degree from an accredited school or college of nursing.
• If the applicant had a Medicare number in Florida before January 1, 2003, the description requires that prior Medicare number; otherwise, a master’s degree in nursing and authorization by Florida to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse in accordance with state law are required.
• Approved APRN board certification from a recognized national certifying body.
• Florida Advanced Practice Registered Nurse license (FL APRN).

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated clinical competency skills.
• Knowledge of state, federal, and local health care agencies and programs.
• Effective leadership and strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills and strong analytical skills.
• Effective interaction skills to support successful patient care in a clinical setting.
• Knowledge of pharmacology as it relates to health care practice, current prescription-writing skills, and DEA licensing.
• Documentation skills for medical records to substantiate accurate billing.
• Ability to work independently and effectively with physicians and other allied health personnel in a hospital or office setting.
• Knowledge of relevant state and federal laws, statutes, and regulations.
• Master’s degree.
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support).
• BLS (Basic Life Support).

Responsibilities

• Perform routine duties of a registered nurse.
• Provide advanced nursing care within the APRN’s scope of practice and privileges approved by the credentialing committee.
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary health team to provide high-quality, cost-effective patient care.
• Adhere to the health system’s mission, vision, values, Code of Ethics, Corporate Compliance Program, policies, procedures, and applicable regulatory and accreditation standards.

What This Job Offers

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