Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) - Sanderson, FL

About the role

Provides healthcare services at a detention facility, managing health problems and coordinating care for patients in accordance with State and Federal guidelines and nursing standards.

Responsibilities

• Independently manages health problems and coordinates 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, and function independently to perform age-appropriate history and physical examinations.
• 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 Nurse Practitioner Program.
• Minimum 2 years' experience in IM/IV skills and 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).

Skills

• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Highly proficient in EHR medical charting system.
• Knowledge of infectious diseases.

Benefits

• Equal Opportunity Employer.

Pay

• Details TBD.

Schedule

• Details TBD.