Nurse Practitioner-JMCPG Primary Care (Indiantown Road)

Education

Master’s degree in Nursing or Physician Assistant Degree.

Experience / Qualifications

• Licensure in the State of Florida as APRN/RN or Physician Assistant.
• American Heart Association BLS Certification, for Health Care Provider.
• ACLS Certification.
• PALS Certification.
• Demonstrates high quality case management abilities and clinical competency.
• Excellent communication skills both verbally and in writing.
• Experience in OR working as a first assist. Preferably in the Pediatrics field.

Position Summary

The APRN/PA works in collaboration with physicians and other patient care team members, in an active practice to deliver health care services to patients and families. Provides direct patient care. Performs procedures and prescribes medications under protocol. Provides patient education and counseling. Participates in the marketing, evaluation and growth at JMC. The position will support the physician plus assisting as first assist in the OR. Performs other duties as assigned.

Team Member Competencies

• Establishing Relationships
• Peer Support
• Inspiring and Motivating Others
• Emotional Intelligence
• Acting with Integrity
• Championing for Change and Innovation

Physical Requirements

• Hand and Wrist: Grip a dynamometer for 10 seconds with a force greater than 25 lbs. Pinch together the thumb & forefinger for 10 seconds with a force greater than 5 lbs.
• Supported Elbows: Rotate wrist from left to right while holding 10 lb. weight. Fully flex and extend elbow while holding a 10 lb. weight.
• Shoulders: Raise shoulder 135 degrees forward flexion while holding 10 lb. weight. Shrug shoulders while holding 10 lb. weight in each hand.
• Legs: Squat. Kneel on a single knee, demonstrated on either left or right knee. Push and Pull: Push a stationary loaded cart with a pushing force of 40 lbs. Pull a stationary loaded cart with a pulling force of 40 lbs. Carry a 10 lb. weight for up to 30 feet. Lifting: Floor to Table/Table to Floor (20 lbs. requirement) Table to above shoulder height (10 lbs. requirement)

Threshold Requirements

• Annual Joint Commission mandatory education requirements, in-service and health requirements including attendance at new employee orientation.
• TB/PPD Surveillance Program.
• Maintenance of required professional licensing and/or certification(s).