OPS Advanced Practice Registered Nurse/Physician Assistant

Florida Gulf Coast University • Lexington, MA

65d

About The Position

The OPS Advanced Practice Registered Nurse or Physician Assistant provides professional primary care including women's health and sexual health, diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, ordering and scheduling laboratory studies and professional consultations. Operates within mutually established protocols with licensed medical professionals.

Requirements

• Licensed as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse in accordance with Chapter 464, Florida Statutes (for APRN).
• Certification as a Physician Assistant in accordance with Chapter 458, Florida Statutes (for PA).
• Current America Heart Association BLS certification.
• Board certified in Family Health, Adult Health, or Women's Sexual Health.
• Three years of professional, full-time experience in a physician's office.
• Experience operating a personal computer and proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook).

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate area of specialization.
• Two years of professional, full-time clinical experience in a primary care setting.
• Experience in various clinical backgrounds within a college health center.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish).
• Experience with electronic health records.

Responsibilities

• Directs patients/student care to include but not limited to: performing triage functions and obtaining relevant health and medical history.
• Performs physical examinations including gynecological exams.
• Orders and interprets diagnostic lab tests.
• Administers initial treatment for emergency cases and coordinates care of students.
• Prescribes and/or recommends medications and treatments.
• Provides physician referrals to patients in need of further medical care and services.
• Applies appropriate policies, procedures, protocols, and standards of practice.
• Collaborates with healthcare team demonstrating knowledge of specific conditions, diseases, and treatment therapies.
• Monitors care and suggests ways to provide continuous quality improvement.
• Assists with the development of policies and procedures.
• Adheres to and complies with HIPAA.
• If hired as an APRN: serves as a preceptor for NP/DNP students.
• If hired as a PA: serves as a preceptor for PA students.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Temporary jobs offered through FGCU's career site aim to support students financially while also offering valuable opportunities for skill development and networking.
• Non-students can also find temporary job listings that align with their skillset and career goals, providing flexible employment options in the FGCU community.

What This Job Offers