APRN - Float - Ruskin, United States - Suncoast Community Health Centers Inc.

Description

Job Description

REQUIRED EDUCATION, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• BSN required.
• Master of Science - Nurse Practitioner program
• Florida ARNP license.
• DEA Certification
• Certified by Professional or National Nursing.
• Ability to use EMR.
• BLS required.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) helpful but not required

PRINCIPAL DUTIES:

• Examines patient, takes medical history, records results, and makes preliminary diagnosis or decides on follow-up procedures.
• Administers or orders diagnostic tests such as X-rays, electrocardiograms, and blood work, and interprets test results.
• Performs therapeutic procedures, such as immunizations, injections, suturing and wound care, and managing infection.
• Exercises professional judgment regarding consultation with supervising physicians concerning appropriate treatment.
• Develops and implements patient care plans, instructs and counsels patients, and records progress.
• Prescribes medications to the extent allowable by state guidelines and clinic regulations.
• Provides general health education regarding matters such as proper diet, family planning, emotional problems of daily living, and health maintenance.
• Collaborate with physician regarding plan of care and referral as needed.
• Demonstrated competencies in dealing with all age groups including neonates, infants, children, adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients.
• Responsible for updating License and DEA renewals
• Travel is not paid (is included in salary)
• Other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• None