APRN- Family Medicine

Suncoast Community Health Center - Ruskin, FL

Ruskin, FL

Ambulatory Health Care Services

About the position

The APRN (Family/Internal/Pediatrics) position involves conducting high-quality patient examinations, reviewing medical histories, documenting findings, and providing primary and acute care. The role requires ordering and administering diagnostic tests, diagnosing conditions, formulating treatment plans, and performing therapeutic procedures. The APRN will prescribe medications, create patient care plans, provide health education, collaborate with physicians, and maintain accurate medical records. The position also involves ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations and participating in professional development.

Responsibilities

• Conducts high-quality patient examinations, reviews medical history, documents findings, and provides primary care, acute care or determines necessary follow-up actions.
• Orders and administers diagnostic tests, such as but not limited to X-rays, electrocardiograms (EKG), and lab work, interpreting the results to guide patient care.
• Diagnose acute and chronic conditions and formulate appropriate treatment plans and or referred to specialist provider when necessary.
• Performs therapeutic procedures, including immunizations, injections, suturing, wound care, and infection management.
• Prescribe medications and therapies according to state guidelines and clinical protocols.
• Uses professional judgment to decide when to consult with supervising physicians regarding treatment options.
• Creates and executes patient care plans, offers patient education, and counseling, and monitors progress.
• Prescribes medications within state regulations and clinic protocols.
• Provides general health education on topics like but not limited to nutrition, family planning, emotional well-being, treatments, medications, self-care techniques and preventive care.
• Collaborates with physicians to develop care plans and make referrals when necessary.
• Refer patients to specialist, hospital or other healthcare services as needed based on clinical judgment.
• Maintain detailed and accurate medical records in the electronic health record (EHR) system.
• Ensure compliance with healthcare regulations, state laws, and center policies.
• Stay up-to-date with advancements in medical treatments, technologies, medications and best practices.
• Participate in professional development and continuing education opportunities.
• Demonstrates competency in caring for patients across all age groups, from neonates to geriatrics.
• Ensures timely renewal of licenses and DEA certifications.
• Travels to various sites as needed to provide coverage.
• Perform additional tasks as needed to support the centers.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Nursing (MSN) required.
• Doctorate degree in Nursing (DNP) preferred.
• At least two years' experience, preferred; APRN experience in related field preferred.
• Active APRN license in the state of Florida.
• APRN Board Certified required.
• BLS required.
• DEA in the state of Florida required.