Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN)

We are seeking a caring, compassionate and experienced Advanced Practice Registered Nurse. The incumbent will be responsible for managing health problems and coordinating health care for the patient in accordance with State and Federal rules and regulations and the nursing standards of care -assessment of health status, diagnosis, development of plan of care and treatment, implementation of treatment plan, and evaluation of patient status. At Big Bend Cares, we offer 100% employer paid benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life/AD&D) for employee and dependents. 401K with employer match Competitive Salary Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) Duties and Responsibilities: Appropriate diagnosis of illnesses, infections, and injuries Treat and manage care for patients with various illnesses and diagnoses Seeing number of patients comparable to family practice peers of equal education/training/licensure/experience Spending appropriate amount of time with patients Appropriate documentation in EMR Assess and manage patientxe2x80x99s diagnoses Appropriate billing of patient encounters Prescribes appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities Educate patients on side effects of medications Appropriate use of medical resources and collaborations (ordering of labs, imaging studies, patient referrals). Leadership role amongst medical team and/or staff Ability to receive and provide constructive criticism Performs appropriate course of action to correct known shortcomings, deficiencies and errors Desire to improve knowledge base, clinical skills, training Ability to go above the expectation of care as needed Effectively communicate with supervising physician Must complete CEUxe2x80x99s and maintain ARNP license in good standing according to Florida Board of Nursing Other duties as assigned Education Requirements: Graduate from an accredited Advanced Practice Registered Nurse. Valid Florida licensure as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (in accordance with Chapter 464, FS); or licensed in another state with the ability to obtain licensure in FL upon hire. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider Certification issued by a certifying agency, or the ability to obtain prior to hire. Experience: Approximately 1-2 years of nursing practice/experience. Primary Care and Infectious Disease experience preferred. EHR knowledge preferably Allscripts EOE/ADA