APRN - Gastro - Gastroenterology

Lakeland Regional Health is a leading medical center located in Central Florida. With a legacy spanning over a century, we have been dedicated to serving our community with excellence in healthcare. As the only Level 2 Trauma center for Polk, Highlands, and Hardee counties, and the second busiest Emergency Department in the US, we are committed to providing high-quality care to our diverse patient population. Our facility is licensed for 910 beds and handles over 200,000 emergency room visits annually, along with 49,000 inpatient admissions, 21,000 surgical cases, 4,000 births, and 101,000 outpatient visits.

Lakeland Regional Health is currently seeking motivated individuals to join our team in various entry-level positions. Whether you're starting your career in healthcare or seeking new opportunities to make a difference, we have roles available across our primary and specialty clinics, urgent care centers, and upcoming standalone Emergency Department. With over 7,000 employees, Lakeland Regional Health offers a supportive work environment where you can thrive and grow professionally.

Active - Benefit Eligible and Accrues Time Off

Responsible for all aspects of patient care, including diagnosis, treatments and consultations and perform both independently or as part of a treatment team. Nurse practitioners provide general and preventative care, conduct check-ups, treat illnesses, order lab tests, prescribe medication, and educate patients about preventative care and the prescribed treatments.

• Fosters an inclusive and engaged environment through teamwork and collaboration.
• Ensures patients and families have the best possible experiences across the continuum of care.
• Communicates appropriately with patients, families, team members, and our community in a manner that treasures all people as uniquely created.

• Behaves in a mindful manner focused on self, patient, visitor, and team safety.
• Demonstrates accountability and commitment to quality work.
• Participates actively in process improvement and adoption of standard work.

• Demonstrates responsible use of LRH's resources including people, finances, equipment and facilities.
• Knows and adheres to organizational and department policies and procedures.

People At The Heart Of All We Do

• Fosters an inclusive and engaged environment through teamwork and collaboration.
• Ensures patients and families have the best possible experiences across the continuum of care.
• Communicates appropriately with patients, families, team members, and our community in a manner that treasures all people as uniquely created.
• Safety And Performance Improvement
  • Behaves in a mindful manner focused on self, patient, visitor, and team safety.
  • Demonstrates accountability and commitment to quality work.
  • Participates actively in process improvement and adoption of standard work.
  • Stewardship
  • Demonstrates responsible use of LRH's resources including people, finances, equipment and facilities.
  • Knows and adheres to organizational and department policies and procedures.
  • Standard Work: APRN - Gastro
  • Actively participates in team development, achieving dashboards, and in accomplishing department goals and objectives.
  • Perform physical examinations, evaluations, diagnosis and treatment for all patients either independently or as part of a team. Provide high quality preventive patient care under the guidance and supervision of practice physicians.
  • Responsible for the diagnosis and treatment of acute, chronic, and long-term healthcare issues.
  • Adhere to established written protocol to order testing, medication, and diagnostic treatment in a manner that is consistent with state and federal regulations.
  • Coordinate care as part of a multidisciplinary health team using clear documentation and communication techniques.
  • Document every medical evaluation, diagnoses, procedures, treatment, outcomes, education, referrals, and consultations consistent with NCQA (National Committee for Quality Assurance), JCAHO (Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations), federal and state regulatory standards.
  • Educate patients and their families with regard to preventive care, medical issues, and use of prescribed medical treatments and/or medications.
  • Consult any physician or peer as parting of maintaining high standards of medical care and receive constructive directives.
  Pursue ongoing continuing education to gain new knowledge and insight by attending conferences, workshops, and reading professional literature, or partake in hands-on training.
  
  
  

Essential:

• Demonstrates excellence in critical thinking, interpersonal skills, and effective communication.

Essential:

• Master Degree

Essential:

• Nursing

Other information:
Licenses Essential: Current Florida APRN license
Certifications Essential: BLS
Experience Essential: Completion of a master's prepared APRN program.
Experience Preferred: Two to three years of experience