VIPcare APRN / PA - OTOTW, Ocala, FL

Why Join Our Team

At VIPcare, we value you. We see you. Team Members at VIPcare are living their why and building their careers with a reliable team that shares their mission of providing 5-star service that always puts patient care and outcomes first. Our patients are family, and we want to keep our family healthy. Be part of a team that is transforming healthcare one patient at a time. We take great care of our team so they can take great care of our patients and achieve: Better Care. Better Outcomes. Better Health.

About the Role

The APRN is a clinical role that provides exceptional medical care to patients by conducting physical exams, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests, and developing patient treatment plans under the supervision of a physician. This role is safety-sensitive as it involves direct patient care and administering medication. The incumbent will report to the Regional Manager (or similar role) and will work closely with other healthcare professionals to provide quality care, collaborating with clinical teams to support team function.

Responsibilities

• Practice medicine under the supervision of a physician using sound medical judgment and adhering to all ethical considerations; keep abreast of current technologies and industry standards
• Provide care for patients with acute and chronic illness encountered in the older adult patient under physician supervision
• Accountable for patient care and outcomes, seeking consultation from specialists when needed while staying involved in detailed patient care
• Engage with hospitalists whenever a patient is in the hospital
• Meet all clinical obligations: Accrediting Agency compliance, CLIA compliance, drug prescription compliance, HIPAA, State and Federal regulations, Safety Regulations, etc.
• Assess, diagnose, treat, manage, educate, promote health, and provide care coordination for patients with acute and complex chronic health needs using evidence-based medicine and practice guidelines
• Follow all internal policies and procedures
• Complete operational tasks according to departmental guidelines to ensure appropriate clinical processing/documentation
• Maintain complete and detailed electronic records in the EMR of patients’ health care plans and prognosis, completed within 48 hours of each visit
• Provide patients with information to promote health, reduce risk factors, or prevent/manage disease or disability
• Analyze and interpret patients’ histories, symptoms, physical findings, or diagnostic information to develop appropriate diagnoses
• Interpret diagnostic results (e.g., blood gases, radiology, EKG) in collaboration with the supervising physician
• Exhibit behavior emphasizing compassion, quality, loyalty, and conscientiousness
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, their families, and team members
• Document continuing education per licensure and certification requirements
• Ensure patients are seen by the Physician every other visit
• Maintain patient confidentiality in accordance with policy and HIPAA requirements
• Follow proper chain of command for patient complaints
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
• Certified as a nurse practitioner with current state licensure
• At least 1 year of professional nursing experience with 1-3 years of experience as a primary care nurse practitioner
• Prior experience working in an electronic medical records system
• Provide 5-star service in accordance with the Better Health Group's mission
• Skilled in traditional nursing disciplines of patient assessment and management
• ACLS/BLS certification as mandated by state
• Demonstrated knowledge of appropriate patient care rationale
• Ability to handle emergency situations calmly and effectively
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations
• Ability to present information and respond to questions from various groups
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
• Excellent written and verbal communication, teaching ability, and telephone skills
• Working knowledge of Google Suite (Drive, Docs, Sheets, Slides) and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) for real-time collaboration

Physical Requirements

• Full range of body motion, including handling and transferring patients, manual and finger dexterity, and eye-hand coordination
• Requires standing, walking, pushing, bending, kneeling, and reaching at arm’s length and overhead in a clinic for prolonged periods
• Must be able to lift and move patients and medical equipment as needed
• Ability to lift/carry up to 15 lbs
• Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range
• Ability to sit for extended periods
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle with own means of transportation

Key Attributes & Skills

• Contagious and positive work ethic; inspires others and models core values and guiding principles
• Effective team player who contributes valuable ideas and feedback and meets commitments
• Able to work within the Better Health environment by facing tasks and challenges with energy and passion
• Pursues activities with focus and drive, defines work in terms of success, and completes goals
• Demonstrated ability to handle data with confidentiality
• Ability to work cross-functionally with multiple teams and independently with minimal supervision
• Excellent organizational, time-management, and multi-tasking skills with strong attention to detail
• Strong interpersonal and presentation skills
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Results-oriented with a focus on quality execution and delivery
• Appreciation of cultural diversity and sensitivity toward target patient populations
• Experience diagnosing and managing chronic diseases (e.g., Diabetes, Atherosclerotic Disease, COPD, CHF, Obesity) in the senior population