ADVANCED PRACTICE PROVIDER - Baptist Health Care
Pensacola, FL 32514
About the Job
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse:
The Advanced Practice Registered Nurse provides a comprehensive health assessment and evaluation for patients in the clinic under the supervision of the Medical Director. This position provides health care services to patients under direction and responsibility of Physician including assessing, diagnosing, prescribing, treating, and educating patients. Works closely with physicians and other clinicians in a team approach to patient care. Orders and interprets appropriate tests i.e. labs, EKG, and Xrays under Physician supervision. The person in this position works under general supervision, is responsible for various shifts, may be subject to over 40 hours per week and/or callback as required, and may also be required to remain on campus immediately before, during, and after severe weather and/or disasters.
Physician Assistant:
The Physician Assistant provides a comprehensive health assessment and evaluation for patients in the clinic under the supervision of the Medical Director or works with physician in a surgical capacity in the operating room. This position provides health care services to patients under direction and responsibility of Physician including assessing, diagnosing, prescribing, treating, and educating patients. Works closely with physicians and other clinicians in a team approach to patient care. Orders and interprets appropriate tests i.e. labs, EKG, and Xrays under Physician supervision. The person in this position works under general supervision, is responsible for various shifts, may be subject to over 40 hours per week and/or callback as required, and may also be required to remain on campus immediately before, during, and after severe weather and/or disasters.
Qualifications:Advanced Practice Registered Nurse:
- MSN required. Successful completion of advanced practitioner training and certification as a practitioner (general or specialized) from an approved Advanced Practice Registered Nurse program.
- Relevant experience in developing and running patient care programs.
- Current APRN License in the State of Florida. BLS through American Heart Association.
- Knowledge of advanced practice of nursing including anatomy and physiology, pathophysiology, pharmacology and therapeutics, basic nutrition, behavioral factors, psychosocial/family systems, diagnostic testing, interpretation of results and clinical decision making, alternative treatment modalities.
- Basic Computer Skills.
- Ability to document and utilize electronic health record applications.
Physician Assistant:
- Masters in Physician Assistant Studies, Health Science or Medical Science required. Successful completion of physician assistant training and certification as a physician assistant (general or specialized) from an approved physician assistant program.
- Relevant experience in developing and running patient care programs.
- Current PA License in the State of Florida. Certified as National Commissioned Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) required. BLS through American Heart Association.
- Knowledge of advanced practice including anatomy and physiology, pathophysiology, pharmacology and therapeutics, basic nutrition, behavioral factors, psychosocial/family systems, diagnostic testing, interpretation of results and clinical decision making, alternative treatment modalities. Basic Computer Skills. Ability to document and utilize electronic health record applications.