APRN/PA Clinic (Venice/ Englewood)

Summary

Assists physician in the care and teaching of patients.

• Assess patients' physical and psychosocial status through interviews, health histories, physical examinations, and diagnostic studies.
• Write prescriptions for medication and blood products based on laboratory results, routine diagnostic and follow-up studies, therapeutic measures, and care post-discharge in accordance with written practice protocols.
• Determine patients' eligibility for entry into clinical trials.
• Interpret and evaluate findings of studies/tests.
• Relay appropriate information regarding patient care to the collaborating physician.
• Administer therapeutic measures / obtain specimens as prescribed.
• Assist in the management of family dynamics and coping mechanisms during acute and chronic phases of patients’ care.
• Conduct or participate in daily multi-disciplinary rounds for assigned patients to ensure patients are receiving appropriate and quality care.
• Triage patients to determine the urgency of physician evaluation.
• Keep work area and records neat and orderly.
• Maintain all company equipment in a safe and working manner.
• Maintain and ensure the confidentiality of all patient and employee information as required by the HIPAA regulations.
• Aid in training new employees to related job duties.

• Education/Certifications & Licenses

  • Graduate from an accredited Physician Assistance or Nurse Practitioner program, master’s degree in nursing or post-masters nurse practitioner certificate program
  • Current license/registration to practice in the state of Florida, prescriptive privileges or eligible to apply
  • Certification from Physician Assistant National Certifying Examination (PANCE)
  • American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP), American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), or the Oncology Nurses Certification Corporation (ONCC).

  Experience

  • Leadership skills necessary to direct others toward objectives that contribute to the successful treatment of patients.
  • Analytical skills necessary to evaluate patients’ status, health care procedure / techniques and to monitor quality of patient care.
  • Fiscal skills to monitor and control costs and revenue.

  Core Competencies, Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

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

  Expectations for all Employees

  • Regularly conduct themselves professionally and respectfully
  • Comply with all labor laws, workplace policies, and workplace practices
  • Bring issues of any forms of workplace harassment, discrimination, or other potential improprieties to the attention of their management or the human resources department