Advanced Practice Provider Acute (APRN/PA-C), Cardiology, FT, 8A-4:30P

Advanced Practice Provider

In collaboration with supervising physicians, the APP directly manages the care of complex acutely ill patients via face-to-face, telehealth, or other communication devices. The APP is an expert in patient care who provides quality care, performs patient assessments, H & Ps, and takes a thorough medical history. The APP can order and interpret laboratory and diagnostic tests. The APP develops medical diagnoses, appropriate treatment plan, prescribes medical regimen, and educates patients/family regarding diagnosis and plan of care. May perform approved procedures and order medications as indicated in the Delineation of Privileges. The APP works directly with physicians, staff, administration, patients and families to ensure quality of care across the health system. The APP is a clinical team leader that intervenes and manages deteriorating patients. The APP integrates evidence-based practice and technological advances into their scope of practice. The APP may participate in research initiatives, data collection, quality improvement, discharge planning, and coordination of patient care within the area of practice. The APP participates in and facilitates patient throughput, optimal patient outcomes, optimal length of stay and improved patient satisfaction.

Qualified APRNs will require:

Masters Degree, Valid Florida APRN License, Nurse Practitioner National Certification, DEA License, BLS Certification, 3 years of relevant nursing experience required. Must be compliant with state of Florida requirements for CEUs and licensure. Must obtain medical staff credentialing and privileges as needed for practice location. If APRN requires hospital inpatient medical staff privileges and does not have an acute care certification, refer to BHSF Policy 701 titled Educational and training requirements to be credentialed to work in an acute care setting for Advanced Practice Registered Nurse.

Qualified PAs will require:

Masters Degree, Valid Florida PA License, NCCPA Certification, DEA License, BLS Certification. Must be compliant with state of Florida requirements for CMEs and licensure. Must obtain medical staff credentialing and privileges as needed for practice location. No experience required.

EOE, including disability/vets