Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (Full Time)

Job Description

Job Description

ProHealth is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer and strives to build a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status or disability status.

SUMMARY OF POSITION :

Be part of a growing Team! Work for a locally-owned and operated healthcare company that is making difference in the Northwest Florida Community.

ProHealth is the largest provider of Occupational Health services to employers in the Florida Panhandle. ProHealth also is the largest independent laboratory testing company on the Gulf Coast and provides laboratory and medical services to over 50K patients annually across it 7 locations.

ProHealth is looking for a Certified Nurse Practitioner (CNP) that is energetic, passionate and outgoing and that is interested in providing a variety of care to our dynamic customer base.

The Nurse Practitioner position is responsible for interviewing clients, obtaining and recording health histories, performing physical and developmental assessments, ordering appropriate diagnostic tests, diagnosing health problems and managing the health care of clients.

Maintains health records and suggest referrals when necessary. Responsible for standard operating procedures, including but not limited to, ensuing policies and procedures within each office are carried out in a fair and consistent manner while providing excellence in patient care.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

Responsible for treating patients, obtaining the medical history and reviewing the of symptoms of the patient as follows :

• Performs physical examinations.
• Assures that preventive screening procedures are carried out and communicated to the patient and recorded appropriately.
• Responsible for identifying medical and health risk factors and communicating the same.
• Responsible for updating and recording changes on the health status and diagnosis.
• Orders appropriate diagnostic tests.
• Identifies appropriate pharmacological agents.
• Identifies non-pharmacologic interventions.
• Develops education plans.
• Accurately conducts and interprets diagnostic tests.
• Prescribes pharmacologic agents.
• Prescribes non-pharmacologic therapies.
• Provides patient education.
• Makes appropriate referrals.
• Determines effectiveness of the plan of care.
• Reassesses and modifies the plan as necessary.
• Promotes a safe environment for the patient.
• Participates as a team member in the provision of medical and health care.
• Interact with professional colleagues through chart review, consultation and referrals.
• Systematically reviews records and treatment plans with collaborating physician on a periodic basis.
• Maintains current knowledge by attending educational programs.
• Maintains certification in compliance with current state laws.
• Other measures may be initiated depending on the client’s condition and judgment of ARNP.
• Twelve lead electrocardiogram.
• Suturing simple and complex lacerations not requiring tendon or ligament repair.
• Incision and drainage of abscess.
• Care of wounds and burns.
• Application of splints.
• Removal of foreign bodies when necessary.
• May prescribe drug therapies that the ARNP may recommend, initiate, monitor, alter, or order.
• Any prescription medication which is within the scope of training and knowledge base of the nurse practitioner.
• May prescribe scheduled II through VI controlled substances in accordance with state laws and scope of practice as set forth and in accordance with protocols established between the practitioner and collaborative physician.
• All other procedures which ARNP has been educated to perform.
• Attending monthly meetings with branch and corporate staff and conduct the same when necessary.
• Ensures all OSHA, Safety and Healthcare Practices and Protocols are implemented and maintained within each branch.
• Responsible for ensuring all State Medical regulations are maintained as required.
• Ensures that all staff licenses are verified and maintained as required.
• Identifies and submit ideas for improvement.
• All other duties as assigned.

Supervisory / Work Responsibilities :

Responsible for assisting with overseeing the clinical staff. Approachable nature with Administrative and Clinical Staff

Position Type and Expected Work Hours :

This is a full-time position working between 30 and 40hrs / wk.

Work Location :

Primary location is 6005 College Pkwy Pensacola, FL 32504; however, the incumbent will need to frequently travel to other locations in Gulf Breeze, Milton and / or Fort Walton Beach.

Travel :

50% within the Florida Panhandle

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS :

• Education : CRNP License in the state of Florida. Must be in good standing.
• Experience : Two plus years’ experience in multi-site medical setting strongly preferred.
• License to perform DOT physicals preferred or must be able to obtain prior to start date

Work Authorization :

• Must be US Citizen or otherwise authorized to work in the US.
• Must be fair and consistent and have a strong desire to help people.
• Possess a strong commitment to excellence in patient care.
• Possess high ethical standards carrying out responsibilities with integrity, honesty and loyalty.
• Must be a critical thinker and problem solver.
• Have a sense of ownership.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Team Player approach.
• Ability to work independently and with a team.
• Possess a strong desire to lead and drive success.

Abilities / Skills / Qualities

Physical Requirements :

• Must be able to lift up to 40lbs.
• Position requires standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, bending for long period of time and requires sitting at a desk.

Benefits

Prohealth offers competitive benefits for both part time and full time personnel. Benefits include full access to clinic and lab services (at cost), healthcare, vision, dental, life insurance and 401K.

As mandated under Executive order 12989, ProHealth is required to verify employment eligibility of selected candidates through the Department of Labor’s - E-Verify.

Disclaimer : All job requirements are subject to possible revision to reflect changes in the position requirements or to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to which will be required in this position.

Employees will be required to perform other job-related duties as requested by their supervisor / manager (within guidelines and compliance with Federal and State Laws).

This should not be considered an employment contract or otherwise alter the at will status of employment.