Nurse Practitioner - Part Time

Nurse PractitionerProHealth is subject to the Vietnam Era Veteran's Readjustment Assistance Act as a Federal Contractor and is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and strives to build a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status or disability status. Additionally, as mandated under Executive order 12989, ProHealth is required to verify employment eligibility of selected candidates through the Department of Labor's - E-Verify.The Nurse Practitioner position is responsible for interviewing clients, obtaining and recording health histories, performing physical and developmental assessments, ordering appropriate diagnostic tests, diagnosing health problems and managing the health care of clients. Maintains health records and suggest referrals when necessary. Responsible for standard operating procedures, including but not limited to, ensuring policies and procedures within each office are carried out in a fair and consistent manner while providing excellence in patient care.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:Clinical Duties:Performs physical examinations.Assures that preventive screening procedures are carried out and communicated to the patient and recorded appropriately.Responsible for identifying medical and health risk factors and communicating the same.Orders appropriate diagnostic tests.Identifies appropriate pharmacological agents.Identifies non-pharmacologic interventions.Accurately conducts and interprets diagnostic tests.Prescribes pharmacologic agents and non-pharmacologic therapies.Makes appropriate referralsResponsible for updating and recording changes on the health status and diagnosisDetermines effectiveness of the plan of care and reassesses/modifies the plan as necessary.Promotes a safe environment for the patient.Interact with professional colleagues through chart review, and referrals.Administers twelve lead electrocardiograms.Suturing simple and complex lacerations not requiring tendon or ligament repair.Incision and drainage of abscess.Care of wounds and burns.Application of splints.Work with Medical Director regarding patient diagnosisRemoval of foreign bodies when necessaryMay prescribe, initiate, monitor, modify discontinue or order drug therapies within the APRN's scope of practice andaccordance with applicable state and federal laws.May prescribe medications that are within the APRN's education, training, clinical competence and scope of practice.May prescribe Schedule II-V controlled substances, when authorized, in compliance with all applicable Florida statutes, federal regulations and DEA requirements.Systematically reviews records and treatment plans with collaborating or consulting physicians on a periodic basis as required by applicable Florida law and organizational policy.Adhering to Clinical Guidelines:Work closely with Assistant Medical Director to maintain clinical guideline complianceCharting completed within 3 working days of patient encounterAdhere to all ProHealth clinical guidelinesPatients with chronic conditions, e.g. diabetes or high blood pressure, must see a provider and do labs before a refill is providedResponsible for ensuring all State Medical regulations are maintained as required.Maintains current knowledge by attending educational programs.Maintains certification in compliance with current state laws.Patient Satisfaction:Achieving 4- or 5-star reviews from provider visitProvide patient educationSubmit prescriptions on a timely basisAll other duties as assigned:All other procedures which APRN has been educated to perform.Ensures all OSHA, Safety and Healthcare Practices and Protocols are implemented and maintained within each branch.All other clinical guidelines as assigned.Supervisory/Work Responsibilities:Responsible for assisting clinical staff with office management when required. Approachable nature with Administrative and Clinical StaffPosition Type and Expected Work Hours:This is a part-time position. Days and hours of work are 8am to 5pm Monday - Saturday but may require hours outside of these time as business and patient needs dictate.Travel:Periodic travel to other clinic sites may be required for this position. Travel for educational or business purposes is limited and only as necessary.