JOB SUMMARY
The duties of a Family Medicine Advanced Practice Nurse Practitioner (APRN) or Physician Assistant (PA) mid-level provider include, but are not limited to, providing accurate assessment, diagnosis, treatment, consultation, education and follow-up care to patients ranging in age from infancy to geriatric; proper maintenance of records, under the direction of the Supervisory Physician and any other reasonable and proper duties assigned.
PRIMARY FUNCTIONS
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Examine patients and record history
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Adhere to proper charting protocols
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Discuss with Physician and other health care professionals to prepare comprehensive plan
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Order or execute tests or images as needed
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Submit health care plan and goals of individual patients for periodic review by Physician
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Analyze results of tests, diagnose and report to patient
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Administer or prescribe treatment and medications
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Promote health by advising patient on diet, hygiene and prevention of disease
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Inoculate and vaccinate as required
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Refer to specialist as required for patient's well-being
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Perform minor surgery
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Report deaths and contagious diseases to governmental authorities
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Report incidences to the Department of Risk and Compliance
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Completion and reporting of incidents on the intranet
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Report incidents of violence and aggression to Departments of Risk and Compliance and Human Resources
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Report incidents of suspected child/elderly abuse and human trafficking to the proper agencies and the Department of Risk and Compliance.
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Participate and serve on a minimum of one clinical quality committee
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Represent True Health in the community and at community events.
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Provide coverage for on-call, as assigned
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Participate in Peer Review Process as indicated
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Precept and train students (MD, DO, APRN, PA, residents, fellows, etc) as assigned
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Precept and train provider peers, as assigned
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Respond and participate in True Health Emergencies (i.e. Nurse Stats)
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Other responsibilities as assigned
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
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Must have and maintain current State of Florida license in good standing
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Current National Board Certification
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
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Effective written, verbal and electronic communication skills
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Show initiative, creativity and problem-solving ability
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Ability to collaborate with colleagues to provide quality healthcare
ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
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Prior experience using an electronic medical records system
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Bilingual a plus, but not required (English/Spanish)
RELATIONSHIP REPORTING
Reports to the Medical Director
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
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Ability to communicate effectively with patients
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Ability to collaborate with colleagues as necessary to provide quality health care
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Ability to use a computer, printer and scanner
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Ability to sit, stand or view a computer screen for extended periods of time
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Ability to perform repetitive hand and wrist motions for extended periods of time
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Ability to use hands and fingers to handle or feel
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Ability to reach with hands and arms
