Florida Nurse Requirement:
Knowledge of nursing principles, practices, techniques & procedures, knowledge of human anatomy and physiology, skills in performing uncomplicated surgical procedures, ability to administer prescribed medications, ability to perform complete physical appraisals of patients, ability to identify and evaluate illnesses, ability to initiate diagnostic laboratory tests and evaluate the results, ability to manage the care of patients, ability to work with patients having a variety of physical problems, ability to compile and evaluate medical histories and other clinical and laboratory data
SKILLS-:
Experience performing uncomplicated surgical procedures, administering prescribed medications, performing complete physical appraisals of patients, and identifying and evaluating illnesses. Experience initiating diagnostic laboratory tests and evaluating results, managing the care of patients, and compiling and evaluating medical histories and other clinical and laboratory data. Strong communication skills (verbal and written). Ability to operate general office equipment, ability to follow office procedures & practices, ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others, ability to understand, interpret & apply applicable rules, regulations, policies & procedures, ability to prioritize individual workload, ability to review data for accuracy & completeness, ability to work independently or with minimal supervision.
Duties-: This is an advanced and specialized clinical medical work, requiring focus on the specialty areas of Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs), Refugees Health, Family Planning, and Women's Health.
The APRN will perform certain medical acts and procedures within protocols established mutually with the Medical Director. Collect, interpret and record health data from patients presenting in the STIs, Family Planning, Women's Health, and Refugees Health Clinics, including breast and pelvic exams, placement and removal of intra uterine devices (IUDs), provision of all forms of contraception methods within the boundaries of the State of Florida mandates. Perform annual physical exams for uninsured patients and comprehensive physical evaluations of refugees. Identifies and evaluates medical conditions and illnesses. Initiates diagnostic laboratory tests and evaluates all results in a timely manner. Advanced knowledge of nursing practice, familiarity with Title X guidelines.
Participate in all screening and immunizations campaigns as deemed necessary by the Nursing and Medical Directors and provides immunizations. Within protocols established mutually with the Medical Director, initiate appropriate therapies consistent with the diagnosis. Oversee the work of all personnel assigned to assist. Utilize expertise to educate the patients, their families, staff and community. Participate in staff development, programs, and orientation.
Assume responsibilities for maintaining current State of Florida Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) license. Perform other duties as may be assigned by the Medical Director or Nursing Director based on circumstances due to clinical or staffing needs.
Information custodian responsibilities include maintaining information in accordance with state and federal statutes, rules, regulations, and Department of Health Security Policy 3 and associated Protocols and Procedures as it relates to Information Custodian, Delegation of Authority. This responsibility is to be adhered to 100% of the time.
License Required-: APRN license, BLS
Work Location-:1875 Fortune Rd. Kissimmee, FL 34744
Work Hours-: Mon – Fri, 8 am – 5 pm
CLP -:12 pm - 1 pm