Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

Responsibilities

• Affords patient assessments through interviews and chart reviews; evaluates presenting illness, risk factors, and family history; and conducts appropriate examinations.
• Orders or performs appropriate laboratory diagnostic and other screening tests as needed, including seeking consultations with physicians for evaluations of illnesses.
• Determines diagnoses and develops therapeutic plans, including identifying health risks.
• Prescribes and dispenses medications and/or injections in accordance with medical practice guidelines and state laws.
• Instructs and counsels patients on compliance with prescribed therapeutic regimens, normal growth and development, family planning, emotional issues, and health maintenance.
• Participates in peer reviews, chart reviews, staff education, clinical guideline development, and other continuing education and quality assurance activities.
• Develops and implements patient management plans, records progress notes, and supports continuity of care.
• Collaborates with physicians in managing acute and long-term medical needs of patients, providing monitoring and continuity of care between visits, including triaging patient calls and emails.
• Functions in a “First Assist” capacity to physicians in the operating room, as outlined in the Medical Staff Bylaws.

Qualifications

• Minimum Education: Compliance with state licensing board education requirements.
• Required Minimum Work Experience: 0-1 year relevant experience in developing and running patient care programs.
• Licenses and Certifications: Advanced Practitioner Registered Nurse license from the State of Florida, BLS for Healthcare Providers (BLS) from the American Heart Association.
• Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities: Knowledge of advanced practice of nursing, including anatomy and physiology, pathophysiology, pharmacology and therapeutics, basic nutrition, behavioral factors, psychosocial/family systems, diagnostic testing, interpretation of results, and clinical decision making. Strong analytical and decision-making skills. Ability to accurately screen and triage acute patients. Proficiency in using medical diagnostic equipment, instruments, and supplies required for clinical procedures and physical examinations. Strong interpersonal and team skills. Proficiency in Microsoft applications, database management, and electronic medical records systems. Knowledge of insurance and medical terminology, coding, collections, and federal/state laws governing medical compliance. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to document and utilize electronic health record applications.

About the Role

Baptist Health Care is a not-for-profit health care system committed to improving the quality of life for people and communities in northwest Florida and south Alabama. The organization includes three hospitals, four medical parks, Andrews Institute for Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine, and an extensive primary and specialty care provider network. With more than 4,000 team members, Baptist Health Care is one of the largest non-governmental employers in northwest Florida. Baptist Health Care, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

BHC maintains and enforces a policy that prohibits discrimination against any workforce members or applicants for employment because of sex, race, age, color, disability, marital status, national origin, religion, genetic information, or other categories protected by federal, state, or local law. Certain positions may require a Level 2 Background check through AHCA. Additional information about this requirement can be found here: Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse.