Nurse Practitioner - Part Time

TRE Industries dba ProHealth•Pensacola, FL

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 client health care. The role maintains health records, suggests referrals when necessary, and supports consistent application of office policies and procedures while providing excellent patient care. The position provides clinical care including examinations, preventive screenings, risk assessment, diagnostic testing, treatment planning, prescribing within the APRN’s scope of practice, referrals, follow-up, and patient education. It also includes procedures such as electrocardiograms, suturing, incision and drainage, wound and burn care, splint application, and foreign-body removal. The Nurse Practitioner works with the Medical Director and other colleagues, follows ProHealth clinical guidelines and applicable Florida and federal requirements, and maintains current knowledge and certification. This is a part-time position. The stated work hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday, with possible hours outside that schedule as business and patient needs dictate. Periodic travel to other clinic sites may be required; educational or business travel is limited and as necessary. The role may assist clinical staff with office management and must implement and maintain safety, OSHA, and healthcare practices and protocols.

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.
Ability to lift up to 40 pounds.
Ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, and bend for extended periods, and to sit at a desk.
Ability to occasionally lift or move patients and equipment and perform tasks requiring physical dexterity.
Strong commitment to patient care, fairness, consistency, and ethical conduct.
Critical-thinking and problem-solving skills, ownership, time-management skills, and a team-oriented approach.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
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 clients and obtain and record health histories.
Perform physical examinations and developmental assessments.
Carry out preventive screening procedures, communicate results to patients, and document them appropriately.
Identify and communicate medical and health risk factors.
Order diagnostic tests and accurately conduct and interpret them.
Identify and prescribe appropriate pharmacological agents and non-pharmacologic interventions within the APRN’s scope of practice and applicable laws.
Make appropriate referrals and update records when health status or diagnoses change.
Evaluate the effectiveness of care plans and reassess or modify them as needed.
Promote a safe environment for patients.
Collaborate with professional colleagues through chart review, consultation, and referrals, and work with the Medical Director regarding patient diagnoses.
Administer twelve-lead electrocardiograms; suture simple and complex lacerations not requiring tendon or ligament repair; perform incision and drainage of abscesses; provide wound and burn care; apply splints; and remove foreign bodies when necessary.
Prescribe, initiate, monitor, modify, discontinue, or order drug therapies within the APRN’s scope of practice and applicable state and federal laws; prescribe Schedule II–V controlled substances when authorized and compliant with applicable requirements.
Systematically review records and treatment plans with collaborating or consulting physicians as required by Florida law and organizational policy.
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 a refill.
Maintain compliance with state medical regulations and current certification; attend educational programs to maintain current knowledge.
Promote patient satisfaction, provide patient education, and submit prescriptions promptly.
Ensure OSHA, safety, and healthcare practices and protocols are implemented and maintained within each branch.
Assist clinical staff with office management when required and work cooperatively with administrative and clinical staff.
Travel periodically to other clinic sites when required.
Complete other assigned duties and procedures for which the APRN has been educated.