Cardiology Nurse Practitioner (NP)

Cardiology Nurse Practitioner NeededKOPA, Inc. is looking for a Nurse Practitioner to diagnose and treat health conditions, as well as promote good health practices. This position will be at the Avante at Ocala.As an advanced practice registered nurse, you'll be our go-to person for ensuring the best patient care possible. The job description of a nurse practitioner includes conducting physical examinations, interpreting lab tests and overseeing patients' health. You'll be both a health practitioner and an educator, supporting disease prevention practices and helping people lead healthy lives.As a Nurse Practitioner, you'll have to work closely with other healthcare professionals, so you should have a team spirit and a positive attitude. Patience, problem-solving skills and communication ability are important. If you're dedicated to advancing your knowledge and clinical expertise through research and professional discourse, we'd like to meet you.We will be providing essential care to a very compromised group of individuals who do not require acute care, however, due to specialized infection control needs of these residents, many other skilled nursing facilities are unable to provide this level of care and therefore these residents are in need of temporary placement.Responsibilities:Examine patients and their medical recordsOrder and study diagnostic tests (blood tests, X-rays etc.)Diagnose health conditions and illnessesPropose treatments for chronic and infectious diseasesPrescribe medicationsMaintain accurate records and schedulesInform patients about their health conditions and prescribed medicationsEducate patients and their family members on diseases, epidemics and preventionOversee patients' overall healthPromote good health practicesAdvance professional knowledge and conduct researchSupervise and mentor a team of nurse practitionersReview documentation and provide clinical feedbackLead team meetingsAssist with onboarding and training of new NPsHelp monitor performance and support ongoing developmentAct as a liaison between the NP team and facility leadershipAssist in creating and refining workflows, protocols, and best practicesProvide coverage at other Florida facilities when needed (e.g., vacation, sick leave, or coverage gaps), which may involve occasional in-state travelSkills:Proven experience as Nurse Practitioner in a skilled nursing facility, minimum 1 year of supervisory experienceExpertise in primary care, acute care and chronic care practicesKnowledge of health and patient care regulationsExcellent communication skillsStrong ethicsTeam spirit with a positive attitudePatience and cool-headednessWillingness to continue gaining knowledge and clinical experienceValid nurse practitioner licenseBenefits:Competitive CompensationComprehensive Insurance Coverage (Medical, Dental, Vision, and more!)Health and Wellness Programs to Keep you Feeling Your BestRetirement plan with employer match.Paid Time Off & Holidays to RechargeContinuing education and professional development opportunities.Supportive and Collaborative work environment.This position requires background screening through the Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse.If you are passionate about patient care and a rewarding work environment, Don't Hesitate- Apply Today!KOPA provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, Veterans' status, national origin, gender identity or expression, age, sexual orientation, disability, gender, genetic information or any other category protected by law. In addition to federal requirements, Avante complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.KOPA expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, Veterans' status or any other category protected by law. Improper interference with the ability of KOPA employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline, up to and including, discharge.