VIPcare APRN - Winter Garden, FL

VIPcare•Winter Garden, FL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The APRN is a safety-sensitive clinical role providing medical care to patients, primarily older adults with acute and chronic illnesses, under physician supervision. The role includes conducting physical examinations, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests, developing treatment plans, and coordinating care with other healthcare professionals. The APRN is accountable for patient care and outcomes, remains involved in the detailed care of patients, and consults physicians or specialists when appropriate. The position reports to the Regional Manager (or a similar role). 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 also includes maintaining complete electronic medical records, meeting regulatory and operational requirements, supporting patients and their families, and providing compassionate, high-quality service. Patients must be seen by a physician every other visit.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
Certified as a nurse practitioner with current state licensure.
At least 1 year of 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.
Ability to handle emergency situations calmly and effectively.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
Ability to present information effectively and respond to questions from a variety of people.
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.
Ability to maintain the full range of body motion needed to handle and transfer patients, with manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination.
Ability to stand, walk, push, bend, kneel, and reach at arm’s length and overhead in a clinic for prolonged periods.
Ability to lift and move patients and medical equipment as needed, and to lift or carry up to 15 pounds.
Corrected vision and hearing within normal range.
Ability to sit for extended periods.
Ability to operate a motor vehicle and have personal transportation.
Positive work ethic; ability to inspire others and model the organization’s core values and guiding principles.
Effective teamwork, including contributing ideas and feedback and meeting commitments.
Energy and passion in addressing tasks and challenges.
Focus and drive to define and complete work goals.
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.
Strong communication skills and comfort communicating with senior leadership, providers, and health plans.
Strong interpersonal and presentation skills.
Strong 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.

Responsibilities

Practice medicine under physician supervision, use sound medical judgment, adhere to ethical standards, recognize limitations, seek consultation when advisable, and stay current with technologies and industry standards.
Provide care to 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 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.
Complete operational tasks according to departmental guidelines to support appropriate clinical processing and documentation.
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, and 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 a physician every other visit.
Maintain patient confidentiality in accordance with policies, procedures, 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, including diabetes, atherosclerotic disease, COPD, CHF, and obesity.