VIPcare APRN - Wildwood, FL

VIPcare•Wildwood, FL

21h•Onsite

About The Position

The APRN provides exceptional primary medical care to patients ages 65 and older, including patients with acute illness and complex chronic health needs. Under physician supervision, the APRN conducts physical exams, orders and interprets diagnostic tests, develops treatment plans, and assesses, diagnoses, treats, manages, educates, and coordinates care using evidence-based medicine and practice guidelines. The role is safety-sensitive because it involves direct patient care and medication administration. The APRN is accountable for patient care and outcomes, consults specialists when appropriate, stays involved in patients’ detailed care, engages with hospitalists when patients are hospitalized, and ensures patients are seen by a physician every other visit. The role also requires complying with clinical, regulatory, safety, and internal requirements; maintaining timely and complete electronic medical records; protecting patient confidentiality; and completing operational and documentation tasks. The APRN reports to the Regional Manager (or a similar role) and works closely with physicians and other healthcare professionals.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
Certified nurse practitioner with current state licensure.
At least 1 year of previous professional nursing experience and 1–3 years of experience practicing as a primary care nurse practitioner.
Prior experience working with an electronic medical records system.
ACLS/BLS certification as mandated by the state.
Skilled in traditional nursing disciplines of patient assessment and management.
Knowledge of the rationale for appropriate patient care and the ability to handle emergency situations calmly and effectively.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
Ability to present information effectively and respond to questions from varied audiences.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Excellent written and verbal communication, teaching, and telephone skills.
Working knowledge of Google Suite (Drive, Docs, Sheets, Slides) and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) for real-time collaboration.
Ability to operate a motor vehicle and have personal transportation.
Full range of body motion and manual and finger dexterity, including eye-hand coordination; ability to handle and transfer patients.
Ability to stand, walk, push, bend, kneel, and reach at arm’s length and overhead for prolonged periods in a clinic; lift and move patients and medical equipment as needed; and lift or carry up to 15 lbs.
Corrected vision and hearing within the normal range and ability to sit for extended periods.
Contagious, positive work ethic; ability to inspire others and model organizational values and principles.
Effective teamwork, contribution of ideas and feedback, and reliability in meeting commitments.
Energy and passion when facing tasks and challenges; focus and drive toward completing goals.
Ability to handle confidential data, work cross-functionally, and work independently with minimal supervision.
Excellent organizational, time-management, and multitasking skills with strong attention to detail.
Excellent communication skills and comfort communicating with senior-level leadership, providers, and health plans.
Strong interpersonal and presentation skills, critical-thinking and problem-solving skills, and results-oriented focus on quality execution and delivery.
Appreciation of cultural diversity and sensitivity toward target patient populations.
Ability to diagnose and manage chronic diseases in older adults, including diabetes, atherosclerotic disease, COPD, CHF, and obesity.

Responsibilities

Practice medicine under physician supervision, exercise sound medical judgment, observe ethical standards, recognize limitations, seek consultation when advisable, and stay current with technologies and industry standards.
Provide care for older adults with acute and chronic illnesses under physician supervision.
Take accountability for patient care and outcomes, consult specialists when needed, and remain involved in the detailed care of patients.
Engage with hospitalists when a patient is hospitalized.
Meet clinical and regulatory obligations, including accrediting agency, CLIA, prescription, HIPAA, state and federal, and safety requirements.
Assess, diagnose, treat, manage, educate, promote health, coordinate care, and document care for patients with acute and complex chronic health needs using evidence-based medicine and practice guidelines.
Follow internal policies and procedures and complete operational tasks according to departmental guidelines.
Maintain complete, detailed electronic medical records of patient care plans and prognosis within 48 hours of each visit.
Provide patients with information to promote health, reduce risk factors, and prevent or manage disease or disability.
Review patient histories, symptoms, physical findings, and diagnostic information to develop appropriate diagnoses.
Interpret diagnostic data and results, including blood gases, radiology, and EKGs, to determine appropriate actions in collaboration with a supervising physician.
Demonstrate compassion, quality, loyalty, and conscientiousness, and maintain effective working relationships with patients, families, and team members.
Document continuing education as required for licensure and certification.
Ensure patients are seen by a physician every other visit.
Maintain patient confidentiality in accordance with policy, procedure, and HIPAA requirements.
Follow the proper chain of command for patient complaints.
Perform additional duties as assigned.