Advanced Practice Registered Nurse / Physician Assistant

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse / Physician Assistant Position Title: APRN/PA Reports To: Chief Medical Officer FLSA Status: Non-Exempt/ Full-Time employee Location: Enterprise (Independent Site) Organization Overview The Central Florida Family Health Center, Inc. dba True Health is a private, not-for-profit federally qualified health center (FQHC) serving Central Florida since 1977.

Our mission is to provide high-quality, comprehensive healthcare at a reasonable cost to everyone. JOB SUMMARY- The duties of a Family Medicine Advanced Practice Nurse Practitioner (APRN) or Physician Assistant (PA) mid-level provider includes, but are not limited to, providing accurate assessment, diagnosis, treatment, consultation, education and follow-up care to patients ranging in age from infancy to geriatric; proper maintenance of records, under the direction of the Supervisory Physician and any other reasonable and proper duties assigned.

PRIMARY FUNCTIONS

1. Examine patients and record history
2. Adhere to proper charting protocols
3. Discuss with Physician and other health care professionals to prepare comprehensive plan
4. Order or execute tests or images as needed
5. Submit health care plan and goals of individual patients for periodic review by Physician
6. Analyze results of tests, diagnose and report to patient
7. Administer or prescribe treatment and medications
8. Promote health by advising patients on diet, hygiene and prevention of disease
9. Inoculate and vaccinate as required
10. Refer to specialist as required for patient's well-being
11. Perform minor surgery
12. Report deaths and contagious diseases to governmental authorities
13. Report on incidents to the Department of Risk and Compliance
14. Completion and reporting of incidents on the intranet
15. Report incidents of violence and aggression to Departments of Risk and Compliance and Human Resources
16. Report incidents of suspected child/elderly abuse and human trafficking to the proper agencies and the Department of Risk and Compliance.
17. Participate and serve on a minimum of one clinical quality committee
18. Represent True Health in the community and at community events.
19. Provide coverage for on call, as assigned
20. Participate in Peer Review Process as indicated
21. Precept and train students (MD, DO, APRN, PA, residents, fellows, etc) as assigned
22. Precept and train provider peers, as assigned
23. Respond and participate in True Health Emergencies (i.e. Nurse Stats)
24. Other responsibilities as assigned EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
25. Must have and maintain current State of Florida license in good standing
26. Current National Board Certification KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
27. Effective written, verbal and electronic communication skills
28. Show initiative, creativity and problem-solving ability
29. Ability to collaborate with colleagues to provide quality healthcare ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
30. Prior experience using an electronic medical records system
31. Bilingual a plus, but not required (English/Spanish) RELATIONSHIP REPORTING Reports to the Chief Medical Officer PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
32. Ability to communicate effectively with patients
33. Ability to collaborate with colleagues as necessary to provide quality health care
34. Ability to use a computer, printer and scanner
35. Ability to sit, stand or view a computer screen for extended periods of time
36. Ability to perform repetitive hand and wrist motions for extended periods of time
37. Ability to use hands and fingers to handle or feel
38. Ability to reach with hands and arms