Nurse Practitioner - S

Cano Health•Tampa, FL

About The Position

Under the direction of a licensed physician, the Nurse Practitioner provides medical services using approved patient-care protocols. The role includes collecting and documenting data, performing diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, ordering and scheduling laboratory studies and professional consultations, and delivering direct patient care. The Nurse Practitioner also formulates and implements treatment and therapeutic plans for hospitalized patients. The position provides comprehensive primary care by interviewing and examining patients and establishing treatment plans to address their health and wellness needs. The Nurse Practitioner prescribes appropriate treatment and medications, orders studies and ancillary services, makes referrals, follows evidence-based care and clinical best practices, and documents services in the electronic medical record. The role also includes managing chronic conditions during office visits, educating patients and families on wellness and prevention, administering routine office injections, and consulting with Cano Health physicians on complex patient-care matters. The position works under usual office conditions, uses a computer and telephone for extended periods, and requires some travel or driving to assigned clinics. The employee may need to work extended or flexible hours and weekends as needed. The role has no supervisory responsibilities.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Nursing.
At least 1 year of nursing experience.
Valid nurse practitioner license.
Ability to work within a team and take direction.
Familiarity with an EHR medical charting system.
Active Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, maintained throughout employment.
Strong written and interpersonal communication skills.
Ability to work extended and flexible hours and weekends as needed.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
Ability to stand, sit, walk, and occasionally climb.

Nice To Haves

Experience with eCW is highly preferred.
At least 3 years of experience is identified as ideal.
Ability to work independently.
Experience working with an Electronic Medical Record (EMR).

Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive primary patient care by interviewing and examining patients and establishing treatment plans.
Prescribe appropriate medical treatment and clinical medications consistent with medical standards.
Order studies, tests, and ancillary care services as required.
Create medically appropriate referrals.
Follow evidence-based care guidelines and clinical best practices.
Document all services in the electronic patient medical record.
Review chronic medical conditions requiring ongoing medical attention during office visits.
Educate patients and families about wellness, prevention, and early detection through discussion and/or educational materials and resources.
Provide routine subcutaneous, intramuscular, or intra-articular office injections according to standards of care and Cano Health standards.
Consult and collaborate with Cano Health physicians as needed regarding patient care, assessment, and education for patients with complicated medical conditions.
Maintain the privacy and confidentiality of patient information in accordance with federal and state guidelines, regulations, and HIPAA.
Formulate and implement treatment and therapeutic plans for hospitalized patients.