Advanced Practice Registered Nurse - Pediatrics

Description

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

Provides specialized, licensed nursing services to patients according to established protocols. Provides medical assistance in primary care to patients, including physical examinations, diagnosis and treatment under the general supervision of a physician.

DETAILED DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides direct nursing to patients through therapeutic and preventative health care with the support and/or supervision of the physician by established protocols (supervisory provider does not need to be on premise, but be available for consult).
• Performs basic physical assessments; requests or performs needed laboratory tests, special screenings (i.e., pregnancy tests, pap smears, ultrasound) and interpret results; manages problems or illness according to established protocols or refers to physician.
• Obtains medical histories and evaluates for proper care.
• Orders and interprets diagnostic tests and procedures such as urinalysis, blood counts, x-rays, smears and cultures, EKGs, ultrasound, fetal monitoring, etc.
• Plans and conducts family, patient and health education in all phases of care provided.
• Responsible for reporting and following up on all communicable diseases, identified per Florida and CDC guidelines.
• Measures and records vital signs of patients, as needed.
• Counsel patients about disease processes, lifestyle risk factors and promotes wellness.
• Collects data for BCRR reporting, i.e., diabetics, high blood pressure, Pap Smears, etc.
• Makes arrangements for referrals and appointments for patients.
• Within established protocols, gives medication and treatment for diagnosed illness and makes adjustments in medication according to variations in patient's response.
• Provides family planning services.
• Performs related duties, as required.

Requirements

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of nursing principles, practices and techniques.
• Knowledge of communicable diseases, incubation period, transmission and prevention.
• Knowledge of the broad field of medicine and community health required to provide primary care within FHC.
• Knowledge of nurse practitioner procedures and the procedural guide delineating such procedures in order to ensure provision of effective and safe primary medical care.
• Skill in the performance of histories and physical examination, in making diagnosis and in providing appropriate treatment and referral.
• Skill in the use of nursing tools in common practice.
• Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain working relationships.

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

• Graduation from an NLN accredited school of professional nursing.
• Licensure in the State of Florida as a Professional Nurse and Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner. Masters Degree in Nursing from an NLN accredited school preferred.
• Three to five years of professional nursing experience, preferably including some experience in the community or public health field.
• Certification as an ARNP by a professional nursing organization is required.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Bilingual skills English/Spanish preferred.
• CPR certification preferred.