Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) - Sanderson, FL

About the role

The successful candidate will manage health problems and coordinate care for patients in accordance with State and Federal guidelines and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage health problems and coordinate health care for patients
• Serve as a resource for patients in need of care information, counseling, and guidance for any patient conditions in an outpatient setting
• Provide patient education about clinical conditions, diagnostic testing, preventative care, and prescribed treatments
• Facilitate staff, patient, and family decision-making by providing educational tools
• Perform initial patient screenings, obtain past medical and medication history, complete ROS
• Function independently to perform age-appropriate history and physical
• Order and interpret diagnostic and therapeutic tests relative to patient’s age-specific needs
• Analyze test data and determine the need for follow-up appointments and further treatment options
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team members by making appropriate referrals
• Prescribe appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities
• Update patient records and check records for accuracy at each patient appointment
• Deliver quality care while maintaining all company metrics pertaining to productivity
• Promote a safe environment

Requirements

• Current Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) licensure in Florida
• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing and an accredited Nurse Practitioner Program
• Family Nurse Practitioner certification for Florida
• Minimum 2 years' experience in IM/IV skills and performing basic procedures
• Current provider card in Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS); PALS provider card
• Familiarity with the EHR medical charting system
• Maintain strong and current infectious disease knowledge and practices
• Strong written and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to perform independently and as part of a team
• Ability to handle high stress situations
• Full immunization record must be presented before hire

Qualifications

• Bilingual (Highly Preferred but not required)