Advance Practice Nurse - Peds/Adult

Job Description

FLORIDA COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER

(THIS POSITION IS SPLIT BETWEEN PAHOKEE & BELLE GLADES)

ADA: Full time position. Ability to sit for long periods of time and/or stand periodically during work day and lift up to 30 lbs., when necessary. Computer data entry a portion of job duty.

OSHA: Must adhere to universal precautions, to include blood borne pathogen protection, at all times

Position Summary: Provide and educate all aspects of patient care, including diagnosis, treatments and consultations. Work both inpatient and outpatient situations and can perform independently or as a part of treatment team. May conduct physicals, order tests and serve as a patient’s primary healthcare provider.

Role and Responsibilities:

Help provide primary care to patients.

Perform physical exams and patient observations.

Must be proficient with medical instruments and equipment required by the work.

Knowledge of computer based data management programs and information systems, as well as records and point of interview technology.

Ability to communicate effectively, in verbal and written form, with retail and medical partners at various levels, patients, family members, physicians and representatives of the community.

Record patient medical histories and symptoms.

Create patient care plans and contribute to existing plans.

Order, administer and analyze diagnostic test.

Monitor and operate medical equipment.

Diagnose health issues, detect changes in a patient’s health and change treatment plans as necessary.

Administer medicines and treatments.

Evaluate responses to treatments and medications.

Train patients and families on managing illness or injuries and disease prevention.

Take active role to contribute to the improvement of office functioning.

Ability to function independently with regards to most clinical decision making.

Perform other related duties as required or assigned by the Medical Director

Qualifications and Education Requirements:

Master’s degree from an accredited nursing program.

Must have Florida RN Licensure and be board certified by either ANCC or AANP.

APN authorization in Florida to practice in Family Health by the Board of Nurse ExaminersCompany Description

Our mission here at Florida Community Health Centers, Inc. is to provide accessible, cost-effective, high-quality, comprehensive health care to ALL persons in our communities. We serve 16 locations surrounding Lake Okeechobee & the Treasure Coast. Should you be interested please submit your resume to us for review. Thank you!

Full-time