Advanced Practice Registered Nurse - Pediatrics
Description POSITION DESCRIPTION: Provides specialized, licensed nursing services to patients according to established protocols. Provides medical assistance in primary care to patients, including physical examinations, diagnosis and treatment under the general supervision of a physician. DETAILED DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:. Provides direct nursing to patients through therapeutic and preventative health care with the support and/or supervision of the physician by established protocols (supervisory provider does not need to be on premise, but be available for consult) Performs basic physical assessments; requests or performs needed laboratory tests, special screenings (ie, pregnancy tests, pap smears, ultrasound) and interpret results; manages problems or illness according to established protocols or refers to physician Obtains medical histories and evaluates for proper care Orders and interprets diagnostic tests and procedures such as urinalysis, blood counts, x-rays, smears and cultures, EKGs, ultrasound, fetal monitoring, etc Plans and conducts family, patient and health education in all phases of care provided Responsible for reporting and following up on all communicable diseases, identified per Florida and CDC guidelines Measures and records vital signs of patients, as needed Counsel patients about disease processes, lifestyle risk factors and promotes wellness Collects data for BCRR reporting, ie, diabetics, high blood pressure, Pap Smears, etc Makes arrangements for referrals and appointments for patients Within established protocols, gives medication and treatment for diagnosed illness and makes adjustments in medication according to variations in patient's response Provides family planning services Performs related duties, as required. Requirements KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:. Knowledge of nursing principles, practices and techniques Knowledge of communicable diseases, incubation period, transmission and prevention Knowledge of the broad field of medicine and community health required to provide primary care within FHC Knowledge of nurse practitioner procedures and the procedural guide delineating such procedures in order to ensure provision of effective and safe primary medical care Skill in the performance of histories and physical examination, in making diagnosis and in providing appropriate treatment and referral Skill in the use of nursing tools in common practice Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing Ability to establish and maintain working relationships. TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:. Graduation from an NLN accredited school of professional nursing Licensure in the State of Florida as a Professional Nurse and Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner. Masters Degree in Nursing from an NLN accredited school preferred Three to five years of professional nursing experience, preferably including some experience in the community or public health field Certification as an ARNP by a professional nursing organization is required. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:. Bilingual skills English/Spanish preferred CPR certification preferred.