APRN/PA Clinic (Fort Myers/Estero)

Summary

Aids in the care and education of patients under the supervision of a physician.

• Assesses physical and psychological patient status through interviews, health histories, physical examinations, and diagnostic tests.
• Prescribes medications, blood products, and diagnostic studies based on laboratory results and practice protocols.
• Determines patient eligibility for clinical trials and interprets test findings.
• Communicates patient care information to collaborating physicians.
• Administers therapeutic measures and collects specimens as prescribed.
• Drafts follow-up letters to referring physicians summarizing treatment plans.
• Drafts or writes patient history, progress notes, and discharge notes.

Education/Certifications & Licenses

• Graduate from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program, master’s degree in nursing, or post-masters nurse practitioner certificate program.
• 0-3 years of experience as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant.
• Licensed as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in the state of Florida.
• Current license/registration to practice in the state of Florida.
• Certified from the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP), American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), or the Oncology Nurses Certification Corporation (ONCC).
• BLS certified.

Experience

• Leadership skills to direct others toward objectives contributing to patient care.
• Analytical skills to evaluate patients' status, health care procedures, and monitor patient care quality.
• Fiscal skills to manage and control costs and revenues.
• Sound judgment and discretion in problem-solving and exploring solutions with the physician population.

Core Competencies, Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Analysis & Critical Thinking
• Strong interpersonal skills, including effective verbal and written communication.
• Solid time management and prioritization of multiple tasks.
• Collaboration across various levels of management, departments, and teams.
• Comfortable negotiating problems and exploring solutions with the physician population.
• Values Patient First – Keeping the patient at the center of everything we do.
• Accountability – Taking responsibility for actions.
• Commitment & Care – Upholding FCS vision through every action.
• Team – Working together, one team, one mission.

Expectations for all Employees

• Professional and respectful conduct.
• Compliance with labor laws, workplace policies, and practices.
• Reporting any forms of workplace harassment, discrimination, or improprieties.

Additional Information

• Background, drug, and nicotine screenings required for employment.
• Drug-free workplace policy.
• Medical Marijuana cards are not recognized.
• EEO/Affirmative Action Employer.
• Equal Opportunity Employer.