Nurse Practitioner 1-Acute, BHCT-Office, FT, 7:00pm - 7:30am

Baptist Health South Florida•Miami, FL

35d•$118,907 - $158,147

About The Position

In collaboration with supervising physicians, the APRN directly manages the care of complex acutely ill patients via face-to-face, telehealth, or other communication devices. The APRN is an expert in patient care who provides quality care, performs patient assessments, H & Ps, and takes a thorough medical history. The APRN can order and interpret laboratory and diagnostic tests. The APRN develops medical diagnoses, appropriate treatment plan, prescribes medical regimen, and educates patients/family regarding diagnosis and plan of care. May perform approved procedures and order medications as indicated in the Delineation of Privileges. The APRN works directly with physicians, staff, administration, patients and families to ensure quality of care across the health system. The APRN is a clinical team leader that intervenes and manages deteriorating patients. The APRN integrates evidence-based practice and technological advances into their scope of practice. The APRN may participate in research initiatives, data collection, quality improvement, discharge planning, and coordination of patient care within the area of practice. The APRN participates in and facilitates patient throughput, optimal patient outcomes, optimal length of stay and improved patient satisfaction. Estimated salary range for this position is $118907.47 - $158146.94 / year depending on experience.

Requirements

Masters Degree
Basic Life Support
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
3 years of relevant RN experience required
Compliant with state of Florida requirements for CEUs and licensure
DEA License required as per specialty/function
Advanced Cardiac Life Support required as per specialty/function
Nurse Practitioner National Certification required
Obtain medical staff credentialing and privileges as needed for practice location
If APRN requires hospital inpatient medical staff privileges and does not have an acute care certification, refer to BHSF Policy 701 titled Educational and training requirements to be credentialed to work in an acute care setting for Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

Responsibilities

Manages the care of complex acutely ill patients
Provides quality care
Performs patient assessments, H & Ps, and takes a thorough medical history
Orders and interprets laboratory and diagnostic tests
Develops medical diagnoses and appropriate treatment plans
Prescribes medical regimens
Educates patients/family regarding diagnosis and plan of care
Performs approved procedures and order medications as indicated in the Delineation of Privileges
Works directly with physicians, staff, administration, patients and families to ensure quality of care across the health system
Intervenes and manages deteriorating patients
Integrates evidence-based practice and technological advances into their scope of practice
Participates in research initiatives, data collection, quality improvement, discharge planning, and coordination of patient care
Facilitates patient throughput, optimal patient outcomes, optimal length of stay and improved patient satisfaction