Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

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JOB SUMMARY

Under the direction of a licensed physician, the Nurse Practitioner provides medical services to patients using approved patient care protocols; collect and document data, conduct diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, order and schedule laboratory studies and professional consultations and provides direct patient care services.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Obtains patient history and performs assessment via observation, interview and examination
2. Performs preventative health assessments, screening, immunizations and patient care
3. Provides direct treatment and management of health conditions via prescriptive authority or referral to other healthcare providers or community resources
4. Counsels and educates patients and their families/caregivers concerning preventative health, treatment options and community resources
5. Documents delivery of health care and nursing processes in accordance with specific specialty area standards and Tenet nursing policy
6. Ensures that all contact with patients, the public, physicians and other personnel are carried out in a friendly, courteous, helpful and considerate manner

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES 
This position carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with guidelines, policies and procedures and applicable laws. Supervisory responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning and directing work.

No. Direct Reports (incl. titles): TBD
No. Indirect Reports (incl. titles): N/A

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE

• Master’s Degree in Nursing (MSN) required 
• Current Florida Advance Registered Nurse Practitioner License 
• Current American Heart Association BLS Certification for Health Care Provider required
• Current American Heart Association ACLS Certification for Health Care Provider required
• EMR/EHR experience preferred, NextGen or Athena experience preferred
• Proficiency in a windows environment with a working knowledge of Word, Outlook, and the Internet is required 
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, physicians, and employees
• Willingness to be flexible and adaptable in a complex, matrix environment

PHYSICAL DEMANDS 
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must be able to work in sitting position, use computer and answer telephone
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time, with shift lengths of up to 9.5 hours. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT 
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

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