OPS ADVANCED PRACTICE REGISTERED NURSE - 64945139
About The Position
Assess, evaluate, and manage patients in Family Planning, Communicable Disease and Primary Care Programs in accordance with current APRN professional practice standards, evidence-based standards, and medical treatment guidelines, and in consultation with supervising physician when indicated. Documents all observations and actions accurately and in accordance with program guidelines, including prescribed timelines Collects data pursuant to and evaluates patient complaints, medical histories, and physical findings Orders diagnostic laboratory tests for evaluation and management of patients and interprets and evaluates laboratory results Provides preventative health care services in relation to programmatic guidelines Evaluates and initiates or modifies the patient treatment plan Prescribes medication and accurately documents medication in the electronic medical record Provides referrals for physician or specialty care when indicated Initiates and manages contraceptive methods for Family Planning patients after evaluation, history, laboratory tests, physical assessment and examination Provides information/education to clients and/or their families upon a diagnosis, including a plan of care, lifestyle, compliance, health practices, medications, complications, and follow up.
Requirements
- Competence in Microsoft Office and assorted software
- Competent in the use of an EMR for “real time” documentation
- Competent in the use of equipment and supplies related to the position
- Ability to provide Patient/Family centered care
- Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments
- Ability to communicate effectively
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
- Licensure in the State of Florida s an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
- Certification as an Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner in accordance with Chapter 464, Florida Statues, and in accordance with Rule 6489, Florida Administrative Code
- Master’s Degree
- 1-year clinical experience as an APRN
- Willingness to travel to multiple clinic sites in Nassau County as needed for coverage.
Nice To Haves
- 2 or more years clinical experience as an APRN
- Experience in Women’s Health, Family Practice, or Infectious Disease
- Current CPR certification.
Responsibilities
- Assess, evaluate, and manage patients in Family Planning, Communicable Disease and Primary Care Programs in accordance with current APRN professional practice standards, evidence-based standards, and medical treatment guidelines, and in consultation with supervising physician when indicated.
- Documents all observations and actions accurately and in accordance with program guidelines, including prescribed timelines
- Collects data pursuant to and evaluates patient complaints, medical histories, and physical findings
- Orders diagnostic laboratory tests for evaluation and management of patients and interprets and evaluates laboratory results
- Provides preventative health care services in relation to programmatic guidelines
- Evaluates and initiates or modifies the patient treatment plan
- Prescribes medication and accurately documents medication in the electronic medical record
- Provides referrals for physician or specialty care when indicated
- Initiates and manages contraceptive methods for Family Planning patients after evaluation, history, laboratory tests, physical assessment and examination
- Provides information/education to clients and/or their families upon a diagnosis, including a plan of care, lifestyle, compliance, health practices, medications, complications, and follow up.
Benefits
- State of Florida 401(a) FICA Alternative Plan (mandatory)
- Participation in state group insurance (upon meeting eligibility requirements. Consult with People First and/or the serving HR office)
- Workers’ Compensation (mandatory, if needed)
- Reemployment Assistance (Unemployment Compensation) (mandatory, if needed)
- Deferred Compensation (voluntary)
- Employee Assistance Program (voluntary)
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
