Primary Care Nurse Practitioner

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for treating patients, obtaining the medical history and reviewing the symptoms of the patient as follows:
  • Performs physical examinations
  • Affirms that preventive screening procedures are carried out and communicated to the patient and recorded appropriately
  • Identifies medical and health risk factors and communicates the same
  • Updates and records changes on the health status and diagnosis
• Orders appropriate diagnostic tests
• Identifies appropriate pharmacological agents
• Identifies non-pharmacologic interventions
• Develops education plans
• Accurately conducts and interprets diagnostic tests
• Prescribes pharmacologic agents
• Prescribes non-pharmacologic therapies
• Provides patient education
• Makes appropriate referrals
• Determines effectiveness of the plan of care
• Reassesses and modifies the plan as necessary
• Promotes a safe environment for the patient
• Participates as a team member in the provision of medical and health care
• Interacts with professional colleagues through chart review, consultation and referrals
• Systematically reviews records and treatment plans with collaborating physician on a periodic basis

QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: CRNP License in the state of Florida. Must be in good standing.
• Experience: Two plus years' experience in multi-site medical setting strongly preferred
• Work Authorization / Security Clearance: Must be US Citizen or otherwise authorized to work in the US

Requirements

• Possess a strong commitment to excellence in patient care
• Possess high ethical standards carrying out responsibilities with integrity, honesty and loyalty
• Be a critical thinker and problem solver
• Have a sense of ownership
• Exhibit excellent time management skills
• Display a team player approach
• Possess a strong desire to lead and drive success