Nurse Practitioner Specialist (Hiring Immediately)

KOPA, Inc. is looking for a Nurse Practitioner to diagnose and treat health

conditions, as well as promote good health practices. This Nurse Practitioner

will work at Avante Ocala. As an advanced practice registered nurse, youll be

our go-to person for ensuring the best patient care possible. The job

description of a nurse practitioner includes conducting physical examinations,

interpreting lab tests and overseeing patients health. Youll be both a

health practitioner and an educator, supporting disease prevention practices

and helping people lead healthy lives. As a Nurse Practitioner, youll have to

work closely with other healthcare professionals, so you should have a team

spirit and a positive attitude. Patience, problem-solving skills and

communication ability are important. If youre dedicated to advancing your

knowledge and clinical expertise through research and professional discourse,

wed like to meet you.

We will be providing essential care to a very compromised group of individuals

who do not require acute care, however, due to specialized infection control

needs of these residents, many other skilled nursing facilities are unable to

provide this level of care and therefore these residents are in need of

temporary placement.

Responsibilities

• Examine patients and their medical records
• Order and study diagnostic tests (blood tests, X-rays etc.)
• Diagnose health conditions and illnesses
• Propose treatments for chronic and infectious diseases
• Prescribe medications
• Maintain accurate records and schedules
• Inform patients about their health conditions and prescribed medications
• Educate patients and their family members on diseases, epidemics and prevention
• Oversee patients overall health
• Promote good health practices
• Advance professional knowledge and conduct research

Skills

• Proven experience as Nurse Practitioner in a skilled nursing facility, minimum 1 year experience preferred
• Expertise in primary care, acute care and chronic care practices
• Knowledge of health and patient care regulations
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong ethics
• Team spirit with a positive attitude
• Patience and cool-headedness
• Willingness to continue gaining knowledge and clinical experience
• Valid nurse practitioner license

KOPA provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and

applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex,

Veterans status, national origin, gender identity or expression, age, sexual

orientation, disability, gender, genetic information or any other category

protected by law. In addition to federal requirements, Avante complies with

applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in

every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all

terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement,

promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence,

compensation and training.

KOPA expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race,

color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or

expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, Veterans

status or any other category protected by law. Improper interference with the

ability of KOPA employees to perform their job duties may result in

discipline, up to and including, discharge.