What are the responsibilities and job description for the Palliative Post Acute APRN-Naples/Fort Myers position at Central Florida Inpatient Medicine?
JOB SUMMARY
The duties of a Palliative Care, Post-Acute Nurse Practitioner, APRN mid-level provider include, but are not limited to, making rounds in the skilled nursing facilities, communicating to patients, facility staff members, providing accurate assessment, diagnosis, treatment, consultation, education and follow-up care to patients.
Monday-Friday
PRIMARY FUNCTIONS
- Examine patients and record history
- Adhere to proper charting protocols
- Discuss with Physician and other health care professionals to prepare comprehensive plan
- Order or execute tests or images as needed
- Submit health care plan and goals of individual patients for periodic review by Physician
- Analyze results of tests, diagnose and report to patient
- Administer or prescribe treatment and medications
- Promote health by advising patient on diet, hygiene and prevention of disease
- Inoculate and vaccinate as required
- Refer to specialist as required for patient's well-being
- Report deaths and contagious diseases to governmental authorities
- Other responsibilities as assigned
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- Must have and maintain current State of Florida license in good standing
- Current National Board Certification
- Current DEA
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
- Effective written, verbal and electronic communication skills
- Show initiative, creativity and problem-solving ability
- Ability to collaborate with colleagues to provide quality healthcare
- Experience in Palliative care
ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
- Prior experience using an electronic medical records system
- Bilingual preferred (English/Spanish)
RELATIONSHIP REPORTING
Reports to the Supervisory Physician / Post-Acute Executive Director
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients
- Ability to collaborate with colleagues as necessary to provide quality health care
- Ability to use a computer, printer and scanner
- Ability to sit, stand or view a computer screen for extended periods of time
- Ability to perform repetitive hand and wrist motions for extended periods of time
- Ability to use hands and fingers to handle or feel
- Ability to reach with hands and arms
