APRN Mobile Unit

VNA of the Treasure Coast•Vero Beach, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The VNA of the Treasure Coast provides compassionate, innovative care of the highest quality, setting the standard for patients and caregivers needing private care, home health, hospice, and community health services. Together, we provide the highest quality patient care. Come be a part of the VNA team! We are a mission-minded non-profit organization that has been committed to making a difference in the community we serve since 1975! The VNA offers its associates a competitive array of benefits and perks such as: EXCELLENT VISIT AND START OF CARE RATES!!!! 403b retirement plan with company match after one year Complimentary access to VNA Mobile Health Clinic Free CEU credits Immediate Access to Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) Several local and national discounts SUMMARY Provides general medical care and treatment to patients on the VNA Mobile Unit, under the direction of the Medical Director, by performing the following duties. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned. 1. Performs physical examinations and preventive health measures within prescribed protocols established with the Medical Director. 2. Teaches client and significant others to accomplish goals. Instructs clinic staff. Provides specific instruction to clients and care givers about disease process, medications and follow-up care. 3. Records physical findings, and formulates plan and prognosis, based on patient's condition. Initiates client records upon admittance to mobile clinic service. Maintains records according to Agency, State and Federal guidelines. 4. Refers to appropriate health care agencies, providers, and human service agencies as deemed necessary. 5. Submits patient records for periodic review and evaluation by Medical Director. 6. Prescribes or recommends drugs or other forms of treatment in accordance with protocols established with Medical Director. Monitors client response to treatment. 7. Refers patients to Physician for consultation or to specialized health resources for treatment. 8. Participates in multi-disciplinary conferences sometimes involving other agencies. Collaborates with team members to find innovative solutions to client problems. Assists in orientation of new staff nurses. Participates in other community health projects. 9. Oversees mobile clinic staff to ensure timely and efficient delivery of services per program guidelines. Remains flexible in expectation and able to change direction as needed. CUSTOMER SERVICE While performing the duties of this job, the employee fully understands their accountability for creating satisfied customers, both external and internal. At all times, employee acts in a professional, courteous manner that leaves patients/customers feeling heard, understood, respected, helped, and above all appreciated. It is the responsibility of every employee to leave each patient/customer with a feeling of satisfaction from his or her interaction with this organization.

Requirements

Current APRN license in the state of Florida
Minimum of 1 year experience as an RN
Screening through the Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse

Nice To Haves

Family Nurse Practitioner experience preferred

Responsibilities

Performs physical examinations and preventive health measures within prescribed protocols established with the Medical Director.
Teaches client and significant others to accomplish goals. Instructs clinic staff. Provides specific instruction to clients and care givers about disease process, medications and follow-up care.
Records physical findings, and formulates plan and prognosis, based on patient's condition. Initiates client records upon admittance to mobile clinic service. Maintains records according to Agency, State and Federal guidelines.
Refers to appropriate health care agencies, providers, and human service agencies as deemed necessary.
Submits patient records for periodic review and evaluation by Medical Director.
Prescribes or recommends drugs or other forms of treatment in accordance with protocols established with Medical Director. Monitors client response to treatment.
Refers patients to Physician for consultation or to specialized health resources for treatment.
Participates in multi-disciplinary conferences sometimes involving other agencies. Collaborates with team members to find innovative solutions to client problems. Assists in orientation of new staff nurses. Participates in other community health projects.
Oversees mobile clinic staff to ensure timely and efficient delivery of services per program guidelines. Remains flexible in expectation and able to change direction as needed.
Acts in a professional, courteous manner that leaves patients/customers feeling heard, understood, respected, helped, and above all appreciated.