Nurse Practitioner ( Full or Part Time )

Description

JOB SUMMARY: The Nurse Practitioner (Advanced Practice Registered Nurse) at the Englewood Clinic is a licensed and experienced clinician who will examine patients, prescribe medicine, and order diagnostics tests. The Nurse Practitioner will work under the supervision of a licensed physician and assist in overseeing LECOM students.

CHARACTERISTIC JOB TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Promotes and maintains patient health by providing medical services under the supervision of a licensed physician;
• Contributes to a physician's efficiency by identifying short-term and long-range patient care issues;
• Recommends options and courses of action for patient care;
• Implements physician directives;
• Responsible for checking and responding to emails and tasks daily in clinical inbox;
• Must comply with all state requirements for maintaining licensure (continuing education, etc.);
• Assesses patient health by interviewing patients and performing physical examination including obtaining, updating, and studying medical histories;
• Determines abnormal conditions by administering or ordering diagnostic tests, such as X-rays and laboratory studies and interpreting test results;
• Documents patient care services by charting in patient and department records;
• Performs therapeutic procedures by administering injections and immunizations, suturing, and managing wounds and infections;
• Instructs and counsels patients by providing normal growth and development information and providing counseling on emotional problems of daily living;
• Provides community of care by developing and implementing patient-management plans;
• Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations;
• Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols;
• Complies with federal, state, and local legal and professional requirements by studying existing and new legislation; anticipating future legislation; and enforcing adherence to requirements and advising management on needed actions;
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional societies;
• Develops health care team staff by providing information, educational opportunities, and experimental growth opportunities;
• Contribute directly to the Mission of LECOM embodying the essence of Osteopathic Principles and Practices by assisting with Institutional fundraising and participating in the LECOM Scholarship Auction;
• Participate in scholarly activity so to enrich and broaden the student learning experience;
• Commit to being a representative of LECOM by being actively involved in the community, including, but not limited to, serving on Boards, participating in community fundraisers and overall outreach; and
• Accept other duties needed/assigned for the practice needs.

EEO/AA/M/F/Vets/Disabled

Minimum Requirements

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS: Must possess required knowledge and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.

• Must adhere to the ANA code of ethics/guidelines;
• Knowledge of general medical coding and related information in the field;
• Compliance with State and Federal Regulations and Safety Protocols, at the clinic level;
• Knowledge of student and patient's privacy (i.e. FERPA, HIPAA...etc.);
• Follow proper OSHA and safety guidelines; Protect equipment (office, facility...etc.);
• Strong communications skills are essential as well as computer literacy (MS Office Suite [i.e. Word, PowerPoint and Excel]) and accurate data entry skills;
• Excellent organizational skills;
• Must be accurate and attentive to detail;
• Must be trained and certified on the Institutional Data System;
• Must have great skills in diagnosis and treatment planning;
• Maintaining an established work schedule;
• Effectively using interpersonal and communications skills, including tact and diplomacy;
• Effectively using organizational and planning skills, including attention to detail and follow-through;
• Assessing and prioritizing multiple tasks, projects, and demands;
• Maintaining confidentiality of work related information and materials;
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships;
• Be able to be flexible to accept other duties needed/assigned for the clinic needs;
• The ability to work cooperatively and collegially with others, consistent with a workplace of dignity and respect and EEO rules and regulations;
• The ability to report to work as scheduled, ready to devote full attention and energy to the important work of LECOM; and
• The ability to accept work directives from managers and supervisors in a respectful and cooperative manner.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education and experience equivalent to: Master's degree from accredited Nursing program; Florida Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, Nurse Practitioner license required; two to five (2-5) years' or more of experience practicing preferred.