Surgery - General Nurse Practitioner

Essential Functions:

The APRN or PA-C, under the supervision of the Physician(s) who acts as the collaborative practitioner(s), is responsible for:

Clinical Responsibility

• Performing health assessments including patient history and physical examination
• Performs diagnostic procedures according to privileges and maintains log.
• Conditions treated include but are not limited to: Anal Abscess/Fistula, Anal Cancer, Colon and Rectal Cancer, Lower GI bleeding, Crohn's Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, Diverticular Disease, Ostomy, and Intestinal fistula care.
• Orders, interprets, and incorporates diagnostic tests, studies, and lab values into the plan of care; evaluates effectiveness.
• Formulates appropriate diagnosis based on history, physical examination, and clinical findings.
• Plans and provides care within the framework of policies, unit guidelines and privileges.
• Orders pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic therapies according to privileges.
• Provides ongoing patient/family and staff education.
• Collaborates with all members of the healthcare team including family.
• Documents in a timely and thorough manner.
• Communicates report in an efficient and complete manner.

Knowledge and Skills Required:

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with physicians, staff, and patients.
• Strong communication skills
• Strong medical decision-making skills

Schedule Details:

• Schedule Details: Monday-Friday; 8am-5pm.
• Inpatient & outpatient & potential for OR
• Hospitals covered: AH Orlando
• Call Required 1 weekend monthly

Required Education & Experience:

• Master s degree in advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (APRN) or Physician Assistant (PA-C) Studies
• Experience with inflammatory bowel disease and surgical care, wound, ostomy and EC fistula care (preferred)

Preferred Qualification

• Surgical training (robotics)
• Spanish speaking
• Wound Ostomy certification or training

Licensure, Certification and Registration:

• Current, valid Florida PA-C or APRN license
• Current, valid DEA license Certification by NCCPA, ANCC or other nationally recognized certification organization
• BLS

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