APRN - Inpatient - Adult Kidney Transplant - Per Diem - MRH

Memorial Healthcare

13d • Onsite

About The Position

Functions as a health care provider in an inpatient setting, providing evidence-based diagnostic, therapeutic, and preventative health care under the general supervision of a physician. The position serves the adult kidney transplant population at Memorial Regional Hospital and works within a multidisciplinary health care team.

The APRN obtains patient histories and performs comprehensive or focused examinations, carries out indicated procedures, counsels patients on health promotion and maintenance, and provides follow-up care according to accepted standards and best practices. The role also presents patient information and recommendations to the care team during daily rounds and maintains accurate records of patient contacts.

The position requires critical thinking, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision in a stressful environment. Privileging and credentialing are required. Five years of APRN experience in a similar clinical setting is required. The position is per diem.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Nurse Practitioner; the master's degree requirement is waived for graduates before 1998.
• Advanced Practicing Registered Nurse (APRN) credential for the State of Florida.
• Five years of APRN work experience in a similar clinical setting.
• Required BLS certification; listed acceptable credentials include American Heart Association BLS e-card, American Heart Association BLS RQI e-card, American Heart Association non-e-card BLS, BLS certification grace period, or Red Cross BLS certification.
• National nurse practitioner certification is required for the population of clinical practice in the Pediatrics/Adult area of practice.
• Must meet applicable certification and credentialing requirements; employees hired, transferred, or rehired must meet certification requirements or have seven years of APP experience in the particular area of expertise.
• Must obtain required privileging and credentialing.
• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Obtain complete medical histories and perform comprehensive and focused physical examinations appropriate to the patient population.
• Execute diagnostic and therapeutic procedures as indicated.
• Instruct and counsel patients regarding health promotion and health maintenance.
• Provide diagnostic, therapeutic, and preventive health care management as part of a multidisciplinary team, including performing medical or procedural tasks.
• Organize and present historical and physical data, evaluations, and recommendations during daily rounds to help the health care team identify problems and determine appropriate diagnostic or therapeutic procedures.
• Provide follow-up and health maintenance care in accordance with accepted standards of care and best practices.
• Maintain complete and accurate records of patient contacts, whether in person, virtually, or by telephone.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Senior