Advanced Practice Registered Nurse - Guidewell

Baptist Health Care • Pensacola, OK

12d • Onsite

About The Position

The Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) provides comprehensive health assessments and evaluations for patients in the clinic under the supervision of a physician. The position provides health care services to patients including assessing, diagnosing, prescribing, treating, and educating patients. The position works closely with physicians and other clinicians in a team approach to patient care. The APRN orders and interprets appropriate tests (i.e., lab, EKG, and X-ray).

Requirements

• Education must comply with state licensing board education requirements
• Advanced Practitice Registered Nurse Licensed State of Florida Upon Hire
• BLS for Healthcare Providers (BLS) American Heart Association Upon Hire
• Builds trust and rapport with patients and families through active listening, empathy, and timely, professional responses to inquiries, ensuring a positive and supportive care experience.
• Demonstrated clear understanding of quality improvement and patient satisfaction.
• Strong analytical and decision making skills.
• Ability to accurately screen and triage acute patients.
• Skill in usage of medical diagnostic equipment, as well as working knowledge of instruments and supplies required to perform clinical procedures and physical examinations.
• Ability to consider the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
• Proficiency in basic Microsoft Office applications and electronic medical records systems and document preparation.
• Knowledge of insurance and medical terminology, coding, collections, and federal / state laws governing medical compliance.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and team skills.
• Ability to provide excellent customer service.

Responsibilities

• Assesses patient status by obtaining health history through interviews and chart reviews; assessing presenting illness, risk factors, and family history, psychosocial situation, and cultural factors; and performing appropriate examination.
• Orders or performs appropriate laboratory diagnostic and other screening tests. Seeks other information as needed, including consultation with physicians for evaluation of illness. Integrates data to determine diagnosis and therapeutic plan, including identification of any health risks.
• Develops and implements treatment plan by prescribing/dispensing medications and/or injections in compliance with medical practice guidelines and state laws.
• Instructs and counsels patients regarding compliance with prescribed therapeutic regimens, normal growth and development, family planning, emotional problems of daily living, and health maintenance.
• Participates in peer reviews, chart reviews, staff education, clinical guideline development, and other continuing education and quality assurance activities to demonstrate compliance with standards, regulations, policies, and procedures. Develops and implements patient management plans, records progress notes, and assists in provision of continuity of care.
• Collaborates with physicians in managing acute and long-term medical needs of patient. Provides monitoring and continuity of care between visits according to treatment plan including triaging patient messages.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed