Nurse Practitioner - Part Time
About The Position
The Nurse Practitioner interviews clients, obtains and records health histories, performs physical and developmental assessments, orders diagnostic tests, diagnoses health problems, and manages patient care. The role maintains health records, suggests referrals when appropriate, and helps ensure office procedures and policies are followed consistently while delivering excellent patient care. Clinical work includes examinations, preventive screening, risk-factor identification, diagnostic testing and interpretation, treatment planning, prescribing within the APRN’s scope of practice, referrals, and ongoing reassessment of care. The Nurse Practitioner may perform procedures such as electrocardiograms, suturing, abscess incision and drainage, wound and burn care, splint application, and foreign-body removal. The position works with the Medical Director and Assistant Medical Director, collaborates with physicians as required, follows ProHealth clinical guidelines, and completes charting within three working days of patient encounters. The role also provides patient education, submits prescriptions promptly, supports clinical staff with office management when needed, and helps maintain safety and healthcare protocols. This is a part-time position with scheduled hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday; additional hours may be required based on business and patient needs. Periodic travel to other clinic sites may be required, with limited travel for educational or business purposes.
Requirements
- Current APRN license in Florida in good standing.
- DEA and DOT licenses.
- Must be a U.S. citizen or otherwise authorized to work in the United States.
- Able to lift up to 40 pounds.
- Able to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, and bend for extended periods, and sit at a desk.
- Fair and consistent, with a strong desire to help people and a commitment to excellent patient care.
- High ethical standards, integrity, honesty, and loyalty.
- Critical-thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Strong time-management skills and a sense of ownership.
- Team-oriented, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
- Strong desire to lead and drive success.
Nice To Haves
- Two or more years of experience in a multi-site medical setting is strongly preferred.
Responsibilities
- Interview patients and obtain, record, and update their health histories and symptoms.
- Perform physical and developmental assessments and examinations.
- Carry out preventive screenings, identify health risks, and communicate findings to patients.
- Order, conduct, and interpret appropriate diagnostic tests.
- Diagnose health problems and determine appropriate pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments.
- Prescribe, initiate, monitor, modify, discontinue, or order therapies within the APRN’s scope of practice and applicable laws.
- Make referrals and collaborate with professional colleagues through chart review, consultation, and referrals.
- Update health status and diagnoses, evaluate care-plan effectiveness, and reassess or modify plans as needed.
- Promote a safe environment for patients and provide patient education.
- Perform twelve-lead electrocardiograms, suturing, abscess incision and drainage, wound and burn care, splint application, and foreign-body removal as appropriate.
- Work with the Medical Director regarding patient diagnoses and review records and treatment plans with collaborating or consulting physicians as required.
- Work with the Assistant Medical Director to maintain clinical guideline compliance and adhere to ProHealth clinical guidelines.
- Complete charting within three working days of each patient encounter.
- Ensure patients with chronic conditions, such as diabetes or high blood pressure, see a provider and complete labs before receiving refills.
- Maintain state medical regulations, current knowledge, and certification as required.
- Work toward four- or five-star patient reviews and submit prescriptions on time.
- Help clinical staff with office management when required and maintain an approachable relationship with administrative and clinical staff.
- Ensure OSHA, safety, and healthcare practices and protocols are implemented and maintained at each branch.
- Perform other assigned duties and procedures for which the APRN has been educated.
Benefits
- Full access to the clinic and lab at cost.
- 401(k).
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
