Advanced Practice Nurse - Part-Time

Job Title
Nurse Practitioner PACE

Job Summary
Under the general supervision of the medical director of FLORIDA PACE CENTERS, provides direct primary medical care treatment, and counsel to all participants enrolled into the program.

Essential Job Functions

Performs comprehensive history and physical on new referrals. Performs interval history and physical on established participants done quarterly or as indicated.

Manages patients with acute, episodic, and chronic illnesses.

Assumes ongoing responsibility for each patient under her/his care.

Refers participants to medical director or medical specialist as indicated.

Admits participants to the hospital, provides primary care in conjunction with Medical Director, provides updates to multidisciplinary team on a regular basis, judiciously utilizes special consultants and coordinates discharge planning with team.

Manages care of participants in the nursing home through regular visits, telephone contact with nursing home staff and admits nursing home participants to hospital when necessary.

Actively participates in family conferences. Attends in interdisciplinary team meetings and contributes to the interdisciplinary team.

Participate in committees and work groups as assigned.

Documents treatment in patient charts according to established department guideline.

Education
Graduate from an accredited school of nursing

Job Requirements

Advanced training and certification as an Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (ARNP) or advanced training and licensure as a Physician Assistant (PA).

Experience

2-3 years’ experience preferred; minimum of 1 year specifically working with frail elderly population.

Licenses/Certifications

Current ARNP/PA license by the Florida State Board of Nursing

BLS certification required

ACLS certification preferred

Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) License required

Abilities Required

Knowledge of nursing care practices for rehabilitation, geriatric and dementia patient populations preferred.

Demonstrates a caring attitude toward residents, patients, family members, employees, and other facility guests.

Environment Work Conditions

Normal working condition with adequate lighting and ventilation

Exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals; bio-hazardous waste; flammable, explosive gas

Ability to assist transferring patients and ambulation which may involve lifting, pushing, and pulling of patients from 50-150 pounds.

Infectious Material Exposure

Routine exposure to blood/body fluids/tissues

Organizational Expectations

Ensures that resident’s/patient’s rights are adhered to

Demonstrates professionalism and accountability

Demonstrates a caring attitude consistent with Miami Jewish EmpathicareSM toward MJH residents, patients, family members, employees, and other facility guests

Demonstrates excellent communication skills

Ensures confidentiality and security of patients’ medical information

Identifies and utilizes appropriate channels of communication

Able to speak, read and write English

Able to think and act calmly to meet unusual occurrences of the job

Adheres to the organization’s Mission, Vision and Values

Participates in departmental activities, meetings and in-services and follows established guidelines

Maintains a safe working environment

Benefits
We offer competitive compensation, medical/dental/vision coverage and a 403(b)-retirement savings plan for eligible full and part-time positions, free on-campus parking, an onsite fitness center and more.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Miami Jewish Health provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. 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.

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