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About The Position
KOPA, Inc. is seeking a Nurse Practitioner for Avante at Leesburg in Leesburg, Florida. The Nurse Practitioner diagnoses and treats health conditions, promotes good health practices, conducts physical examinations, interprets laboratory tests, and oversees patients’ health. The role provides essential care to a medically compromised population that does not require acute care but may need temporary placement because of specialized infection-control needs that other skilled nursing facilities may be unable to accommodate. The position includes supervising and mentoring a team of nurse practitioners, providing clinical feedback, supporting meetings, onboarding, training, and development, and coordinating with facility leadership. The Nurse Practitioner may also provide coverage at other Florida facilities when needed, which may involve occasional in-state travel. The posting requires a valid nurse practitioner license and at least one year of supervisory experience, as well as experience as a Nurse Practitioner in a skilled nursing facility. Employment is subject to background screening through the Agency for Health Care Administration Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse.
Requirements
- Proven experience as a Nurse Practitioner in a skilled nursing facility.
- At least one year of supervisory experience.
- Expertise in primary care, acute care, and chronic care practices.
- Knowledge of health and patient care regulations.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Strong ethics.
- Team spirit and a positive attitude.
- Patience and cool-headedness.
- Willingness to continue gaining knowledge and clinical experience.
- Valid nurse practitioner license.
- Completion of background screening through the AHCA Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse.
Responsibilities
- Examine patients and review their medical records.
- Order and study diagnostic tests, including blood tests and X-rays.
- Diagnose health conditions and illnesses.
- Propose treatments for chronic and infectious diseases.
- Prescribe medications.
- Maintain accurate records and schedules.
- Inform patients about their health conditions and prescribed medications.
- Educate patients and family members about diseases, epidemics, and prevention.
- Oversee patients’ overall health and promote good health practices.
- Advance professional knowledge and conduct research.
- Supervise and mentor a team of nurse practitioners.
- Review documentation and provide clinical feedback.
- Lead team meetings.
- Assist with onboarding and training new nurse practitioners.
- Help monitor performance and support ongoing development.
- Serve as a liaison between the nurse practitioner team and facility leadership.
- Assist in creating and refining workflows, protocols, and best practices.
- Provide coverage at other Florida facilities when needed, which may involve occasional in-state travel.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation.
- Comprehensive insurance coverage, including medical, dental, and vision.
- Health and wellness programs.
- Retirement plan with employer match.
- Paid time off and holidays.
- Continuing education and professional development opportunities.
- Supportive and collaborative work environment.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
