APRN Inpatient, Emergency Department, Per Diem, Jackson South M.C.

Jackson Health • Miami, FL

11d • Onsite

About The Position

The APRN Inpatient provides primary, acute, and specialty healthcare services autonomously and in partnership with other healthcare professionals, in accordance with state and federal regulations. Services include managing patients’ overall care; prescribing medications and treatments; ordering, conducting, and interpreting diagnostic tests; diagnosing and treating chronic and acute conditions; performing invasive procedures; and counseling and educating patients about health-promoting choices and prevention. Unit-specific duties may apply based on the specialty.

The APRN uses clinical judgment to assess health, make differential diagnoses, and prescribe pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments. The role includes clinical oversight and consultation on health center policies and procedures for on-site care, promotion of health and prevention of illness and injury, and management of acute and chronic health problems. The APRN collaborates with physicians and other professionals to support comprehensive, interdisciplinary care and continuity for inpatients and outpatients. This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Nursing.
• Valid Florida Advanced Practice RN license.
• Valid APRN board certification in the specialty area.
• Generally, 5 to 7 years of related experience; units at BHH require 1 year of experience.
• Ability to analyze, organize, and prioritize work accurately while meeting multiple deadlines.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to handle difficult and stressful situations with professional composure.
• Ability to understand and follow instructions and exercise sound, independent judgment.
• Knowledge and skill in using job-appropriate technology and software applications.
• Ability to understand, respect, and accommodate patients’ preferences and needs concerning individual beliefs, customs, and practices.
• Ability to provide clear, accurate, and effective information to doctors, nurses, patients, and family members.
• Ability to demonstrate compassion and patience and maintain a non-judgmental approach toward patients, families, employees, and customers.
• Clinical knowledge, skill, and ability to complete all required unit competencies accurately and fully.
• Must meet and maintain current unit-specific and organizational skills, competencies, certifications, and licensures as required by regulation or nursing standards of practice.
• AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) certification with at least 6 months of validity.
• AHA Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification.
• Additional applicable life support certification for healthcare providers may be required at the unit level upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Conduct health assessments, make differential diagnoses, and prescribe pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments.
• Implement care plans through independent action, health counseling, and collaboration with other members of the health team.
• Provide clinical oversight and health center consultation regarding administration of healthcare policy and procedures for on-site health services.
• Promote health, prevent illness and injury, and manage acute and chronic health problems in the on-site setting.
• Perform physical examinations and preventive health measures within prescribed guidelines and physician instructions.
• Order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic tests to identify and assess patients’ clinical problems and healthcare needs.
• Record physical findings and formulate plans and prognoses based on patients’ conditions.
• Provide written home-going instructions and make referrals for follow-up to appropriate community resources.
• Collaborate with other specialties and healthcare professionals to ensure interdisciplinary management and continuity of care for inpatients and outpatients.
• Prescribe or recommend medications and other treatments, including physical therapy, inhalation therapy, or related therapeutic procedures.
• Refer patients to physicians for consultation or to specialized health resources for treatment.
• Maintain detailed and accurate medical records.
• Educate and coach nursing staff on best nursing practices.
• Review nursing literature and suggest changes or improvements in patient care standards.
• Integrate current professional issues, healthcare trends, and technological advances into the scope of practice.
• Follow and perform unit-specific policies and procedures and use required job- and unit-specific equipment.
• Review case delays and participate in departmental performance improvement projects.
• For psychiatric nurse practitioners, capacitate psychiatric patients in the hospital setting and provide a professional opinion on the “2 Physician certification” form (B-32).
• Demonstrate service excellence and CARE values: Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Expertise.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level