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Nurse Practitioner - APRN

Nurse Practitioner - APRN

True HealthSanford, FL, United States
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Nurse Practitioner - APRN

JOB SUMMARY

The duties of a Nurse Practitioner - APRN mid-level provider include, but are not limited to, providing accurate assessment, diagnosis, treatment, consultation, education and follow-up care to patients ranging in age from 18 years old to geriatric; proper maintenance of records, under the direction of the Supervisory Physician and any other reasonable and proper duties assigned.

PRIMARY FUNCTIONS

  • Examine patients and record history
  • Adhere to proper charting protocols
  • Discuss with Physician and other health care professionals to prepare comprehensive plan
  • Order or execute tests or images as needed
  • Submit health care plan and goals of individual patients for periodic review by Physician
  • Analyze results of tests, diagnose and report to patient
  • Administer or prescribe treatment and medications
  • Promote health by advising patient on diet, hygiene and prevention of disease
  • Inoculate and vaccinate as required
  • Refer to specialist as required for patient's well-being
  • Perform minor surgery
  • Report deaths and contagious diseases to governmental authorities
  • Other responsibilities as assigned

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

  • Must have and maintain current State of Florida license in good standing
  • Current National Board Certification

    • KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

  • Effective written, verbal and electronic communication skills
  • Show initiative, creativity and problem-solving ability
  • Ability to collaborate with colleagues to provide quality healthcare

    • ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

  • Prior experience using an electronic medical records system
  • Bilingual a plus, but not required (English / Spanish)

    • RELATIONSHIP REPORTING

    Reports to the Medical Director

    PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Ability to communicate effectively with patients
  • Ability to collaborate with colleagues as necessary to provide quality health care
  • Ability to use a computer, printer and scanner
  • Ability to sit, stand or view a computer screen for extended periods of time
  • Ability to perform repetitive hand and wrist motions for extended periods of time
  • Ability to use hands and fingers to handle or feel
  • Ability to reach with hands and arms
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