VIPcare APRN - Wildwood, FL

VIPcare•Wildwood, FL

About The Position

The APRN is a clinical role providing medical care to patients, primarily older adults, under the supervision of a physician. The position conducts physical exams, orders and interprets diagnostic tests, and develops treatment plans. It is safety-sensitive because it involves direct patient care and administering medication. The APRN reports to the Regional Manager or a similar role and works with other healthcare professionals and clinical teams to support quality care. The APRN assesses, diagnoses, treats, manages, educates, and coordinates care for patients with acute and complex chronic health needs using evidence-based medicine and practice guidelines. The role is accountable for patient care and outcomes, maintaining detailed electronic medical records, meeting clinical and operational requirements, and collaborating with supervising physicians and specialists. The position also emphasizes compassionate, patient-centered service and effective relationships with patients, families, and team members.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
Certified as a 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.
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 the state.
Knowledge of the rationale for appropriate patient care and ability to handle emergency situations calmly and effectively.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, and governmental regulations.
Ability to present information effectively and respond to questions from varied 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, Slides) and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) for real-time collaboration.
Positive work ethic, ability to inspire others, and ability to model organizational 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 successfully.
Ability to handle data confidentially and work cross-functionally with multiple teams and independently with minimal supervision.
Excellent organizational, time-management, and multitasking skills with strong attention to detail.
Comfort communicating with senior-level leadership, providers, and health plans.
Strong interpersonal, presentation, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills.
Results-oriented approach focused 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.
Ability to meet the physical requirements of the role, including patient handling and transferring, prolonged standing and walking, and lifting or moving patients and medical equipment as needed.

Responsibilities

Practice medicine under physician supervision, using sound medical judgment, following ethical standards, recognizing limitations, seeking consultation when advisable, and keeping current with technologies and industry standards.
Provide care for older adult patients with acute and chronic illnesses under physician supervision.
Remain accountable for patient care and outcomes, seek specialist consultation when needed, and stay involved in the detailed care of patients.
Engage with hospitalists when a patient is hospitalized.
Meet clinical 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 conditions using evidence-based medicine and practice guidelines.
Follow internal policies and procedures and complete operational tasks according to departmental guidelines.
Maintain complete and detailed electronic medical records of patients’ care plans and prognosis within 48 hours of each visit.
Provide patients with information to promote health, reduce risk factors, or prevent or manage disease or disability.
Analyze 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 an appropriate course of action in collaboration with the supervising physician.
Demonstrate compassion, quality, loyalty, and conscientiousness, and maintain effective working relationships with patients, families, and team members.
Document continuing education as required by licensure and certification.
Ensure patients are seen by the Physician every other visit.
Maintain patient confidentiality in accordance with policy, procedure, and HIPAA requirements.
Follow the proper chain of command for patient complaints.
Diagnose and manage chronic diseases in the senior population, including diabetes, atherosclerotic disease, COPD, CHF, and obesity.
Perform other duties as assigned.