Advanced Practice Provider - Neurology (Full Time, Days) Coral Reef

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Job Description - Advanced Practice Provider - Neurology (Full Time, Days) Coral Reef )

Job Description

Advanced Practice Provider - Neurology (Full Time, Days) Coral Reef -

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Job Summary

The Neurology APRN works collaboratively with the Neurologist and other colleagues to provide comprehensive care to pediatric patients with neurologic concerns. The position requires a high degree of critical thinking and clinical expertise in working with pediatric patients in the outpatient setting. Directly provides clinical services to pediatric patients including but not limited to: performing and documenting history and physical examinations, interpreting pertinent patient data, writing routine orders for appropriate laboratory studies, x-rays and consultations, assisting in patient follow up, performing appropriate screening, ordering/prescribing medications, ordering and/or performing therapeutic and diagnostic procedures within the established protocol and the APRN's scope of practice. The position will be a combination of inpatient consults and outpatient clinic visits. Reports to the Neurology APP Manager.

Job Specific Duties

Performs comprehensive and problem focused history and physical examinations.

Orders and interprets appropriate laboratory tests and diagnostic tests to establish diagnosis and develop a comprehensive treatment plan.

Differentiates between the normal and the abnormal in anatomic, physiological, laboratory findings and other diagnostic data.

Performs procedures as demonstrated through competency.

Accountable for maintaining current expertise and skills in order to facilitate a high quality of clinical performance and to promote clinical growth.

Orders and prescribes medication for inpatient/outpatients.

Writes orders, monitors/alters drug therapies, and performs procedures within established protocol with collaborating physician and APRN scope of practice.

Recognizes need for physician consultation and guidance as indicated with experience and scope of practice.

Maintains a high level of critical thinking and time management skills. Completes documentation accurately and in a timely manner of 24 hours.

Acts as a preceptor for APP students.

Participates in other necessary activities associated with patient care (EMR documentation, coordinating clinical care, discharge planning).

Provides weekend call coverage as scheduled.

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Qualifications

Master's degree in nursing or Doctorate in Nursing Practice (DNP)

APRN licensure issued by the State of Florida - maintain active and in good standing throughout employment

Certification by the American Nurse Credentialing Center (ANCC), American Academy of Nurse Practitioner Certification Board (AANPCB), or Pediatric Nursing Certification Board (PNCB) - maintain active and in good standing throughout employment.

American Heart Association BLS - maintain active and in good standing throughout employment

Level II Background Check - maintain active and in good standing throughout employment

Successful completion of Credentialing by NCHS Medical Administration

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Pediatric APP experience preferred.

Able to relate cooperatively and constructively with patients, families, and co-workers.

Able to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing.

Able to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.

Able to problem solve to formulate a plan of care and evaluate the patient's response to care.

Able to interpret, adapt, and react calmly under stressful conditions.

Able to provide weekend call coverage.

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Worksite address

miami, FL, 33222, US

Who can apply

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