Summary

Under the direction of a licensed physician, the Nurse Practitioner provides medical services to patients using approved patient care protocols; collect and document data, conduct diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, order and schedule laboratory studies and professional consultations and provides direct patient care services.

Responsibilities

Obtains patient history and performs assessment via observation, interview and examination

Performs preventative health assessments, screening, immunizations and patient care

Provides direct treatment and management of health conditions via prescriptive authority or referral to other healthcare providers or community resources

Counsels and educates patients and their families/caregivers concerning preventative health, treatment options and community resources

Documents delivery of health care and nursing processes in accordance with specific specialty area standards and Tenet nursing policy

Ensures that all contact with patients, the public, physicians and other personnel are carried out in a friendly, courteous, helpful and considerate manner

Education and Experience

Includes minimum education, technical training, and/or experience required to perform the job:

Master’s Degree in Nursing (MSN) required

Current Florida Advance Registered Nurse Practitioner License

Current American Heart Association BLS Certification for Health Care Provider required

Current American Heart Association ACLS Certification for Health Care Provider required

EMR/EHR experience preferred, NextGen or Athena experience preferred

Proficiency in a windows environment with a working knowledge of Word, Outlook, and the Internet is required

Ability to communicate effectively with patients, physicians, and employees

Willingness to be flexible and adaptable in a complex, matrix environment

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