APRN - Inpatient & Outpatient - Radiation Oncology - FT - Days - BHMC/BHN

Memorial Healthcare • Fort Lauderdale, FL

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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 APRN serves as an initial clinical resource for patients by completing preliminary assessments, obtaining relevant medical histories, reviewing available diagnostic information, and identifying patient needs before the physician’s evaluation.

The position works within a multidisciplinary healthcare team and requires critical thinking, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision in a stressful environment. The role requires privileging and credentialing. No prior work experience is required.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Nursing as a Nurse Practitioner; the master’s degree requirement is waived for graduates before 1998.
• Advanced Practicing Registered Nurse (APRN) license in Florida.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification; accepted listed credentials include American Heart Association, Red Cross, and the specified grace-period credential.
• Must meet certification requirements or have seven years of APP experience in the particular area of expertise, as applicable to employees who are hired, transferred, or rehired.
• Must obtain required privileging and credentialing.
• Must have critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
• National Nurse Practitioner certification is required for the applicable Pediatrics/Adult clinical practice population.
• ATLS is required for trauma roles; ACLS or PALS may be required depending on the area of practice.

Responsibilities

• Provides follow-up and health maintenance care to patients based on accepted standards of care and best practice.
• Instructs and counsels patients regarding health promotion and health maintenance.
• Organizes and presents historical and physical data during daily rounds, along with evaluations and recommendations, to help the healthcare team identify medical problems and determine appropriate diagnostic or therapeutic procedures.
• Executes diagnostic and therapeutic procedures as indicated.
• Practices within a multidisciplinary healthcare team, providing diagnostic, therapeutic, and preventive healthcare management through a variety of medical or procedural tasks.
• Obtains complete medical histories and performs comprehensive and focused physical examinations appropriate for the patient population.
• Maintains complete and accurate records of patient contacts, whether in person, virtually, or by telephone.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time