Nurse Practitioner Overview Date Posted: 9/11/2024 Location: Englewood Address: 2828 S. McCall Road City: Englewood State: FL Country: United States of America Category: Education Employment Status: Part-time Description JOB SUMMARY: The Nurse Practitioner (Advanced Practice Registered Nurse) at the Englewood Clinic is a licensed and experienced clinician who will examine patients, prescribe medicine, and order diagnostics tests. The Nurse Practitioner will work under the supervision of a licensed physician and assist in overseeing LECOM students. CHARACTERISTIC JOB TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES : + Promotes and maintains patient health by providing medical services under the supervision of a licensed physician; + Contributes to a physician’s efficiency by identifying short-term and long-range patient care issues; + Recommends options and courses of action for patient care; + Implements physician directives; + Responsible for checking and responding to emails and tasks daily in clinical inbox; + Must comply with all state requirements for maintaining licensure (continuing education, etc.); + Assesses patient health by interviewing patients and performing physical examination including obtaining, updating, and studying medical histories; + Determines abnormal conditions by administering or ordering diagnostic tests, such as X-rays and laboratory studies and interpreting test results; + Documents patient care services by charting in patient and department records; + Performs therapeutic procedures by administering injections and immunizations, suturing, and managing wounds and infections; + Instructs and counsels patients by providing normal growth and development information and providing counseling on emotional problems of daily living; + Provides community of care by developing and implementing patient-management plans; + Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations; + Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols; + Complies with federal, state, and local legal and professional requirements by studying existing and new legislation; anticipating future legislation; and enforcing adherence to requirements and advising management on needed actions; + Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional societies; + Develops health care team staff by providing information, educational opportunities, and experimental growth opportunities; + Contribute directly to the Mission of LECOM embodying the essence of Osteopathic Principles and Practices by assisting with Institutional fundraising and participating in the LECOM Scholarship Auction; + Participate in scholarly activity so to enrich and broaden the student learning experience; + Commit to being a representative of LECOM by being actively involved in the community, including, but not limited to, serving on Boards, participating in community fundraisers and overall outreach; and + Accept other duties needed/assigned for the practice needs. EEO/AA/M/F/Vets/Disabled Minimum Requirements KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS : Must possess required knowledge and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed. + Must adhere to the ANA code of ethics/guidelines; + Knowledge of general medical coding and related information in the field; + Compliance with State and Federal Regulations and Safety Protocols, at the clinic level; + Knowledge of student and patient’s privacy (i.e. FERPA, HIPAA…etc.); + Follow proper OSHA and safety guidelines; Protect equipment (office, facility…etc.); + Strong communications skills are essential as well as computer literacy (MS Office Suite [i.e. Word, PowerPoint and Excel]) and accurate data entry skills; + Excellent organizational skills; + Must be accurate and attentive to detail; + Must be trained and certified on the Institutional Data System; + Must have great skills in diagnosis and treatment planning; + Maintaining an established work schedule; + Effectively using interpersonal and communications skills, including tact and diplomacy; + Effectively using organizational and planning skills, including attention to detail and follow-through; + Assessing and prioritizing multiple tasks, projects, and demands; + Maintaining confidentiality of work related information and materials; + Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships; + Be able to be flexible to accept other duties needed/assigned for the clinic needs; + The ability to work cooperatively and collegially with others, consistent with a workplace of dignity and respect and EEO rules and regulations; + The ability to report to work as scheduled, ready to devote full attention and energy to the important work of LECOM; and + The ability to accept work directives from managers and supervisors in a respectful and cooperative manner. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS : Education and experience equivalent to: Master’s degree from accredited Nursing program; Florida Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, Nurse Practitioner license required; two to five (2-5) years’ or more of experience practicing preferred.