Autonomous Nurse Practitioner
About The Position
As an Autonomous Nurse Practitioner, you will apply advanced education and clinical competencies to achieve optimal patient outcomes. You will work on problems of diverse scope and complexity. You will provide health promotion/maintenance through the diagnosis and treatment of acute illness and chronic conditions, prescribe medication, examine patients, diagnose illnesses, and provide treatment, exercise independent judgment on complex issues regarding job responsibilities and related tasks. You will report to the Medical Director. Serves as the designated Primary Care Provider (PCP) for a patient panel of 1200, responsible for the continuity of care, chronic disease management, and outcomes within the Traditional Care Model. Assesses patient status by obtaining health history through patient/family interviews and chart reviews; assessing presenting illness, risk factors, and family history, psychosocial situation, and cultural factors; and performing appropriate physical examination. Perform comprehensive physical examinations, orders/perform appropriate laboratory diagnostic and other screening tests. Seeks other information as needed, including consultation with physicians and other clinicians, for evaluation of illness. Integrate data to determine diagnosis and therapeutic plan, including identification of any health risks or chronic conditions. Develops and implements treatment plans by prescribing/dispensing medications and/or injections in compliance with medical practice guidelines and state laws. Handles minor lacerations. Instruct patient/family regarding medications and treatments. Educates patients regarding health promotion/illness prevention. Recommends appropriate community resources to meet patient/family needs. Communicates appropriate case management information to other professionals and community agencies. Prepares documentation for medical records including updating patient medical chart by posting examination and test results, diagnosis, medications, and treatment in written/computerized manner. Participates in peer reviews, chart reviews, staff education, clinical guideline development, and other continuing education and quality assurance activities to demonstrate compliance with standards, regulations, policies, and procedures. Acts as consultant/collaborator to clinical team on area of specialty. Complies with patient confidentiality requirements. Promotes patient advocacy.
Requirements
- Active, clear Florida APRN license with official Autonomous APRN designation, or ability to gain designation upon hire having met the requirements of Section 464.0123(1)
- Completed a minimum of 3,000 clinical hours under physician supervision within the last 5 years.
- Completed three graduate-level semester hours (or the equivalent) in differential diagnosis, and three graduate-level semester hours (or the equivalent) in pharmacology, within the last 5 years.
- Board Certification in Family or Adult.
- Must possess a current CPR/BLS or ACLS certification.
- Current health records with the appropriate immunizations or proof of immunity to work in the health care field (hepatitis B and tuberculosis).
Responsibilities
- Serve as the designated Primary Care Provider (PCP) for a patient panel of 1200, responsible for the continuity of care, chronic disease management, and outcomes within the Traditional Care Model.
- Assess patient status by obtaining health history through patient/family interviews and chart reviews; assessing presenting illness, risk factors, and family history, psychosocial situation, and cultural factors; and performing appropriate physical examination.
- Perform comprehensive physical examinations, order/perform appropriate laboratory diagnostic and other screening tests.
- Seek other information as needed, including consultation with physicians and other clinicians, for evaluation of illness.
- Integrate data to determine diagnosis and therapeutic plan, including identification of any health risks or chronic conditions.
- Develop and implement treatment plans by prescribing/dispensing medications and/or injections in compliance with medical practice guidelines and state laws.
- Handle minor lacerations.
- Instruct patient/family regarding medications and treatments.
- Educate patients regarding health promotion/illness prevention.
- Recommend appropriate community resources to meet patient/family needs.
- Communicate appropriate case management information to other professionals and community agencies.
- Prepare documentation for medical records including updating patient medical chart by posting examination and test results, diagnosis, medications, and treatment in written/computerized manner.
- Participate in peer reviews, chart reviews, staff education, clinical guideline development, and other continuing education and quality assurance activities to demonstrate compliance with standards, regulations, policies, and procedures.
- Act as consultant/collaborator to clinical team on area of specialty.
- Comply with patient confidentiality requirements.
- Promote patient advocacy.
Benefits
- Blue Cross and Blue Shield Health benefits
- Dental and vision benefits
- Matching Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Life insurance and short-term & long-term disability
- Paid time off, holidays, and jury duty pay
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
