APRN, Inpatient

About the Role

Functions as a healthcare provider in an inpatient setting providing evidence-based care, including diagnostic, therapeutic, and preventative healthcare under the general supervision of a physician.

Key Responsibilities

• Executes diagnostic and therapeutic procedures as indicated.
• Instructs and counsels patients with respect to health promotion and/or health maintenance.
• Practices within a multi-disciplinary healthcare team providing diagnostic, therapeutic, and preventative healthcare management by performing a variety of medical or procedural tasks.
• Organizes and presents historical and physical data on daily rounds, together with evaluations and recommendations, to the healthcare team.
• Provides follow-up and health maintenance care to patients based upon accepted standards of care and best practice.
• Maintains complete and accurate records of contacts with patients (in person, virtually, or by telephone).
• Obtains complete medical history from patients and performs comprehensive and focused physical examinations appropriate for the patient population.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Masters: Nurse Practitioner (Required)
• Advanced Practicing Registered Nurse (APRN) - State of Florida (FL)
• BLS American Heart E-Card (BLS AHA ECARD) - American Heart Association
• BLS American Heart RQI E-Card (BLS AHA-RQI ECARD) - American Heart Association
• BLS Cert American Heart_non ecard (BLS AHA) - American Heart Association
• BLS Certification Grace (BLS GRACE) - Employee Grace Period for Essential Credential
• BLS Cert Red Cross (BLS RC) - Red Cross
• National NP certification is required for population of clinical practice in Pediatrics/Adult area of practice.
• This job requires privileging and credentialing.
• Employees who are hired/transfer/re-hired must meet certification requirements or possess 7 years of APP experience in a particular area of expertise.
• Any movement requires meeting the credentials outlined in the job description.
• BLS required.
• ATLS is required for trauma roles.
• ACLS or PALS may be required depending upon the area of practice.

Qualifications

• Accountability
• Customer Service
• Develop and Implement Plan of Care
• Patient and Family Centered Care
• Patient Safety - Nursing
• Problem Solving
• Responding to Change
• Standards of Behavior
• Exempt from Master's Degree if graduated prior to 1998.
• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Working Conditions And Physical Requirements

• Bending and Stooping = 80%
• Keyboard Entry = 80%
• Kneeling = 40%
• Lifting/Carrying Patients 35 Pounds or Greater = 80%
• Lifting or Carrying 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient = 80%
• Lifting or Carrying 2501 lbs - 75 lbs Non-Patient = 60%
• Lifting or Carrying > 75 lbs Non-Patient = 40%
• Pushing or Pulling 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient = 60%
• Pushing or Pulling 26 - 75 lbs Non-Patient = 60%
• Pushing or Pulling > 75 lbs Non-Patient = 40%
• Reaching = 80%
• Repetitive Movement Hand/Arm = 80%
• Running = 40%
• Sitting = 80%
• Squatting = 60%
• Standing = 80%
• Walking = 80%
• Audible Speech = 80%
• Hearing Acuity = 80%
• Depth Perception = 80%
• Distinguish Color = 80%
• Seeing - Far = 80%
• Seeing - Near = 80%
• Bio hazardous Waste = 80%
• Biological Hazards - Respiratory = 80%
• Biological Hazards - Skin or Ingestion = 80%
• Blood and/or Bodily Fluids = 80%
• Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens = 80%
• Cytotoxic Chemicals = 60%
• Gas/Vapors/Fumes = 60%
• Hazardous Chemicals = 60%
• Hazardous Medication = 60%
• Latex = 60%
• Computer Monitor = 80%
• Needles/Sharp Objects = 60%
• Wet or Slippery Surfaces = 60%