Nurse Practitioner, Maternal Fetal Medicine

Summary

Under the direction of a licensed physician, the Nurse Practitioner provides medical services to patients using approved patient care protocols; collect and document data, conduct diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, order and schedule laboratory studies and professional consultations and provides direct patient care services.

Responsibilities

• Obtains patient history and performs assessment via observation, interview and examination
• Performs preventative health assessments, screening, immunizations and patient care
• Provides direct treatment and management of health conditions via prescriptive authority or referral to other healthcare providers or community resources
• Counsels and educates patients and their families/caregivers concerning preventative health, treatment options and community resources
• Documents delivery of health care and nursing processes in accordance with specific specialty area standards and Tenet nursing policy
• Ensures that all contact with patients, the public, physicians and other personnel are carried out in a friendly, courteous, helpful and considerate manner

Education and Experience

Includes minimum education, technical training, and/or experience required to perform the job:

• Master’s Degree in Nursing (MSN) required
• Current Florida Advance Registered Nurse Practitioner License
• Current American Heart Association BLS Certification for Health Care Provider required
• Current American Heart Association ACLS Certification for Health Care Provider required
• EMR/EHR experience preferred, NextGen or Athena experience preferred
• Proficiency in a windows environment with a working knowledge of Word, Outlook, and the Internet is required
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, physicians, and employees
• Willingness to be flexible and adaptable in a complex, matrix environment

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