APRN - Inpatient & Outpatient - General Surgery - FT - Days - MHP

Memorial Healthcare

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About The Position

The APRN functions as a healthcare provider in inpatient and outpatient settings, providing evidence-based diagnostic, therapeutic, and preventive care under the general supervision of a physician. The role also supports the bariatrician in a primarily outpatient setting, focusing on nonsurgical weight management.

The position requires critical thinking, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision in a stressful environment. Privileging and credentialing are required. No prior work experience is required. BLS is required; additional certifications may apply depending on the area of practice. This role is primarily for office workers and is not eligible for shift differential.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Nurse Practitioner field required, except that the master's degree requirement is waived for those who graduated before 1998.
• Advanced Practicing Registered Nurse (APRN) license in Florida required.
• BLS certification required; accepted credentials include the listed American Heart Association, Grace, or Red Cross BLS credentials.
• Must meet certification requirements or possess seven years of APP experience in the particular area of expertise when hired, transferred, or rehired.
• Must meet the credentials outlined in the job description for any movement into the role.
• National NP certification is required for practice populations in the Pediatrics or Adult area of practice.
• Ability to use critical thinking skills and decisive judgment and work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
• Must complete privileging and credentialing.

Nice To Haves

• ATLS is required for trauma roles.
• ACLS or PALS may be required depending on the area of practice.

Responsibilities

• Organize and present historical and physical data, evaluations, and recommendations during daily rounds to help the healthcare team identify medical problems and determine appropriate diagnostic or therapeutic procedures.
• Maintain complete and accurate records of patient contacts, whether in person, virtually, or by telephone.
• Provide follow-up and health maintenance care according to accepted standards of care and best practices.
• Practice within a multidisciplinary healthcare team, providing diagnostic, therapeutic, and preventive healthcare management through a variety of medical or procedural tasks.
• Instruct and counsel patients regarding health promotion and health maintenance.
• Execute indicated diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
• Obtain complete medical histories and perform comprehensive and focused physical examinations appropriate to the patient population.
• Provide support to the bariatrician in a primarily outpatient setting, focusing on nonsurgical weight management.

What This Job Offers

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