Nurse Practitioner I

Job Description

Job Description

Reports To

The Nurse Practitioner I position will report directly to the Practice Administrator and Medical Director, UCF Health

Location : UCF Health Lake Nona 9974 Tavistock Lakes Blvd, Orlando, FL Primary Health Care

Job Summary

Responsible for providing general medical care for patients under the direction of a Physician. Assesses patients during routine office visits and physical exams.

Recommends diagnostic tests, drug therapy, and medical treatments as appropriate. Refers more serious cases to the supervising Physician or Specialist.

Writes patient care plans and ensures that all required medical information is current, complete, and accurate. Provides support to area personnel and communicates significant concerns to management.

Projects the clinic’s professional reputation.

Primary Functions

• Assumes responsibility for the effective delivery of assigned medical care.
• Reviews patient care plans, charts, and records.
• Assesses patients during routine office visits. Diagnoses common illnesses and recommends care procedures, treatments, medications, and drug therapy as appropriate.
• Conducts physical examinations and assesses and records the general health of patients.
• Recommends preventive practices, dietary requirements, and healthy living guidelines to patients.
• Prescribes routine drug therapy in accordance with established protocol. Thoroughly explains drug benefits, side effects, and potential reactions.
• Responsible for establishing and maintaining effective professional relations with patients, families, and external caregivers.
• Assumes responsibility for maintaining and updating patient charts and records.
• Formulates and updates patient care plans; orders, prepares, and inspects patients' charts; posts tests and examination results.
• Establishes and maintaining effective working relations with Physicians, medical staff, area personnel, and management.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Education

Master’s degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.

Work Experience

Five years to eight years of similar or related experience.

Certification

• Current State License.
• Annual CPR, OSHA, HIPPA training / certifications.
• Other certifications as required.

Knowledge

• Knowledge of diagnosing and treating routine illnesses.
• Knowledge of drug therapy benefits and side effects.
• Understanding of clinic policies, safety precautions, infection control, and established medical procedures.

Skills / Abilities

• Strong diagnostic and problem-solving abilities.
• Positive interpersonal skills and sensitivity.
• Well organized.
• Self-directed.
• Able to coordinate well with others.
• Able to use all related medical equipment, machines, monitors, and computer applications.

Benefits : Benefits Eligible

For more information on UCF Health benefits including cost go to : https : / / ucfhealth.com / careers /

Hours : Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm