Nurse Practitioner (NP) - Part-Time, No Nights or Sundays
About The Position
The Nurse Practitioner interviews clients, obtains and records health histories, performs physical and developmental assessments, orders diagnostic tests, diagnoses health problems, manages patient care, maintains health records, and recommends referrals when necessary. The role carries out office policies and procedures consistently while providing excellent patient care. Clinical work includes physical examinations, preventive screenings, risk assessment, diagnostic testing and interpretation, identifying and prescribing appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment, referrals, and ongoing review and modification of care plans. Procedures may include administering 12-lead electrocardiograms, suturing lacerations, incision and drainage of abscesses, wound and burn care, splint application, and foreign-body removal. The Nurse Practitioner works with the Medical Director and professional colleagues, reviews records and treatment plans with collaborating or consulting physicians as required, and prescribes within the applicable scope of practice and laws. The position maintains compliance with clinical guidelines, state medical regulations, and safety protocols; completes charting within two working days of patient encounters; provides patient education; submits prescriptions promptly; and maintains certification and current knowledge through educational programs. The Nurse Practitioner may assist clinical staff with office management and is expected to be approachable to administrative and clinical staff. This is a part-time position. The stated schedule is 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Saturday, with possible additional hours based on business and patient needs. Periodic travel to other clinic sites may be required; educational or business travel is limited and only as necessary. The primary care clinic is fast-paced and may involve exposure to infectious diseases, allergens, and other environmental factors. Benefits include access to the clinic and lab at cost and a 401(k).
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.
- Fair and consistent approach and a strong desire to help people.
- Strong commitment to excellence in patient care and high ethical standards, including integrity, honesty, and loyalty.
- Critical-thinking and problem-solving ability.
- Sense of ownership and excellent time-management skills.
- Team-player approach and ability to work independently and with a team.
- Strong desire to lead and drive success.
- 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, stand for extended periods, and perform tasks requiring physical dexterity.
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 and developmental assessments and physical examinations.
- Carry out preventive screening procedures and communicate and record results appropriately.
- Identify medical and health risk factors and communicate them to patients.
- Order and accurately conduct and interpret appropriate diagnostic tests.
- Identify appropriate pharmacologic agents and non-pharmacologic interventions, and prescribe therapies within the scope of practice and applicable laws.
- Diagnose health problems, manage patient care, and update records when health status or diagnosis changes.
- Assess the effectiveness of care plans and reassess or modify them as needed.
- Promote a safe environment for patients and provide patient education.
- Make appropriate referrals and collaborate with professional colleagues through chart review, consultation, and referrals.
- Administer 12-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.
- Work with the Medical Director regarding patient diagnosis and with the Assistant Medical Director to maintain clinical guideline compliance.
- Review records and treatment plans with collaborating or consulting physicians periodically as required by Florida law and organizational policy.
- Complete charting within two working days of patient encounters and adhere to ProHealth clinical guidelines.
- 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, current certification requirements, OSHA, safety requirements, and healthcare protocols.
- Maintain current knowledge by attending educational programs.
- Work toward achieving 4- or 5-star reviews for provider visits and submit prescriptions on a timely basis.
- Assist clinical staff with office management when required and maintain an approachable working relationship with administrative and clinical staff.
- Perform other assigned duties and procedures for which the Nurse Practitioner has been educated.
Benefits
- Full access to clinic and lab at cost.
- 401(k).
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
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