APRN Allied Health Professional

• Provide direct clinical services for critically ill adult patients according to established protocols and utilizes evidence-based clinical practice standards in collaboration with the supervising physician.
• Obtain patient health histories and complete physical examinations. Document findings noting pertinent normal and abnormal findings.
• Order and interpret appropriate diagnostic and laboratory tests. Explain the necessity preparation nature and anticipated effects of procedure (s) to patients patients family staff and healthcare learners.
• Perform approved therapeutic or diagnostic procedures based upon patients clinical status. Document patient preparation and response to procedure(s).
• Formulate and implement treatment plan for acute illness management in collaboration with the designated primary supervising physician and/or attending back-up physician(s). Document in medical records and appropriate narrative summaries. Utilize prescriptive privileges as allowed by the Florida Board of Nursing. Document all prescriptions in a patients medical record.
• Assess patient for change in status and institute appropriate interventions. Initiate necessary emergency interventions to stabilize patients. Provide family-centered care by communicating with the family regarding the changing health care needs of their family member. Assesses family adaptation coping skills and the need for crisis or other intervention.
• Utilize current research and evidence-based decision-making in all clinical practice. Incorporate clinical research findings in the development and implementation of standards of care.
• Perform and participate in quality/performance improvement activities. Serve as a clinical expert and leadership consultant to nursing members of the healthcare team and to the larger community.
• Participate in and support accreditation compliance and regulatory activities of the organization.
• Identify educational needs of the family and participate in teaching opportunities.
• Assess educational needs plan provide and evaluate educational programs for nursing staff interdisciplinary healthcare team and community. Participate in precepting nurse practitioners other healthcare team members and healthcare learners.
• Participate in the development review and evaluation of practice protocols within legal guidelines in compliance with Parrish Healthcare policies.
• Role model professionalism through conduct appearance communication mutual respect leadership ethical decision-making critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrate responsibility for professional practice through active participation in professional organizations and continuing education.
• Enhance the body of knowledge of nursing and/or area of specialization through exchange of ideas and knowledge.
• Follow all policies and procedures of Parrish Healthcare and its Medical Staff Rules and Regulations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Knows fire disaster and safety procedures and regulations as pertains to the work area.

• Masters in Nursing required. Nurse Practitioner (ARNP) program required.

• Two or more years of clinical experience as a nursing practitioner at a hospital with a related specialty is strongly preferred.

• Clear and Active Florida Registered Advanced Nurse Practitioner License required.
• National Provider Identifier (NPI) and Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) number required.
• BLS and ACLS through The American Heart Association required.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability status protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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