VIPcare APRN - Winter Garden, FL

VIPcare•Winter Garden, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The APRN is a clinical role providing medical care to patients, particularly older adults, under the supervision of a physician. The position conducts physical examinations, orders and interprets diagnostic tests, and develops treatment plans. It is safety-sensitive because it involves direct patient care and medication administration. The APRN reports to the Regional Manager or a similar role and collaborates with other healthcare professionals and clinical teams to support quality patient care. The role includes assessing, diagnosing, treating, managing, educating, and coordinating care for patients with acute and complex chronic health needs using evidence-based medicine and practice guidelines. The APRN maintains detailed electronic medical records and patient care plans, supports patients in promoting health and managing disease, and works with supervising physicians and specialists as needed. The position also includes compliance with applicable clinical, regulatory, safety, privacy, and internal requirements.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
Certified as a nurse practitioner with current state licensure.
At least one year of previous professional nursing experience.
One to three years of experience practicing as a primary care nurse practitioner.
Prior experience working with an electronic medical records system.
Provide 5 Star service in accordance with Better Health Group’s mission.
Skilled in traditional nursing disciplines of patient assessment and management.
Current ACLS/BLS certification as mandated by state.
Knowledge of the rationale for appropriate patient care.
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 diverse groups.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Excellent written and verbal communication, teaching ability, and telephone skills.
Working knowledge of Google Suite (Drive, Docs, Sheets, and Slides) and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) for real-time collaboration.
Positive work ethic and ability to model core values and guiding principles.
Ability to contribute ideas and feedback as a team player and meet commitments.
Ability to approach tasks and challenges with energy and passion, pursue goals with focus, and complete work reliably.
Demonstrated ability to handle data confidentially.
Ability to work cross-functionally with multiple teams and independently with minimal supervision.
Excellent organizational, time-management, and multitasking skills with strong attention to detail.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including comfort communicating with senior-level leadership, providers, and health plans.
Strong interpersonal, presentation, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills.
Results-oriented approach with a focus on quality execution and delivery.
Appreciation of cultural diversity and sensitivity toward target patient populations.
Ability to operate a motor vehicle and have own means of transportation.

Responsibilities

Practice medicine under physician supervision, using sound medical judgment, adhering to ethical standards, recognizing limitations, seeking consultation when appropriate, and keeping up with current technologies and industry standards.
Provide care under physician supervision for older adult patients with acute and chronic illness.
Be accountable for patient care and outcomes, seek specialist consultation when needed, and remain involved in the detailed care of patients.
Engage with hospitalists when a patient is hospitalized.
Meet clinical obligations relating to accrediting agency and CLIA compliance, drug prescriptions, HIPAA, state and federal regulations, and safety regulations.
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.
Complete operational tasks according to departmental guidelines to ensure appropriate clinical processing and documentation.
Maintain complete, detailed electronic medical records of patients’ health care plans and prognosis within 48 hours of each patient visit.
Provide patients with information to promote health, reduce risk factors, and prevent or manage disease or disability.
Analyze patient histories, symptoms, physical findings, and diagnostic information to develop appropriate diagnoses.
Interpret data and diagnostic results, including blood gases, radiology, and EKGs, and collaborate with the supervising physician on appropriate action.
Demonstrate compassion, quality, loyalty, and conscientiousness.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, families, and team members.
Document continuing education in accordance with licensure and certification requirements.
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.
Diagnose and manage chronic diseases in the senior population, such as diabetes, atherosclerotic disease, COPD, CHF, and obesity.