APRN - Outpatient - Breast Surgical Oncology - FT - Days - BHMC

Memorial Healthcare • Fort Lauderdale, FL

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Functions as a health care provider in an outpatient setting, providing evidence-based diagnostic, therapeutic, and preventative health care under the general supervision of a physician. The role practices within a multidisciplinary healthcare team and performs a variety of medical or surgical tasks. Requires critical thinking, decisive judgment, the ability to work with minimal supervision, and the ability to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action. No prior work experience is required. The position requires privileging and credentialing.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Nurse Practitioner (required), with an exemption for graduates before 1998.
• Current Advanced Practicing Registered Nurse (APRN) credential in Florida.
• BLS certification from an accepted provider or credential pathway listed in the posting: American Heart Association E-Card, American Heart Association RQI E-Card, American Heart Association non-E-Card, Grace-period credential, or Red Cross certification.
• BLS is required.
• Must meet certification requirements or possess seven years of APP experience in the particular area of expertise, as applicable to employees hired, transferred, or rehired.
• Must meet the credentials outlined in the job description for any movement.
• Must obtain privileging and credentialing.
• National NP certification is required for practice in the Pediatrics/Adult population area.
• Must be able to use critical thinking and decisive judgment, work with minimal supervision, and take appropriate action in a stressful environment.

Responsibilities

• Instruct and counsel patients regarding health promotion and health maintenance.
• Execute diagnostic and therapeutic procedures as indicated.
• Obtain complete patient medical histories and perform comprehensive and focused physical examinations appropriate to the patient population.
• Maintain complete and accurate records of patient contacts conducted in person, virtually, or by telephone.
• Provide follow-up and health maintenance care according to accepted standards of care and best practices.
• Organize and present historical and physical data, evaluations, and recommendations to the healthcare team to support identification of medical problems and selection of diagnostic or therapeutic procedures.
• Participate in a multidisciplinary healthcare team to provide diagnostic, therapeutic, and preventative healthcare management, including performing a variety of medical or surgical tasks.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time