Palliative Post Acute APRN-Naples/Fort Myers

Company: Central Florida Inpatient Medicine
Location: Fort Myers
Posted on: April 3, 2025

Job Description:

JOB SUMMARYThe duties of a Palliative Care, Post-Acute Nurse Practitioner, APRN mid-level provider include, but are not limited to, making rounds in the skilled nursing facilities, communicating to patients, facility staff members, providing accurate assessment, diagnosis, treatment, consultation, education and follow-up care to patients. Monday-Friday PRIMARY FUNCTIONSExamine patients and record historyAdhere to proper charting protocolsDiscuss with Physician and other health care professionals to prepare comprehensive planOrder or execute tests or images as neededSubmit health care plan and goals of individual patients for periodic review by PhysicianAnalyze results of tests, diagnose and report to patientAdminister or prescribe treatment and medicationsPromote health by advising patient on diet, hygiene and prevention of diseaseInoculate and vaccinate as requiredRefer to specialist as required for patient's well-beingReport deaths and contagious diseases to governmental authoritiesOther responsibilities as assignedEDUCATION AND EXPERIENCEMust have and maintain current State of Florida license in good standingCurrent National Board CertificationCurrent DEA KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIESEffective written, verbal and electronic communication skillsShow initiative, creativity and problem-solving abilityAbility to collaborate with colleagues to provide quality healthcareExperience in Palliative care ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONSPrior experience using an electronic medical records systemBilingual preferred (English/Spanish)RELATIONSHIP REPORTINGReports to the Supervisory Physician / Post-Acute Executive DirectorPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTSAbility to communicate effectively with patientsAbility to collaborate with colleagues as necessary to provide quality health careAbility to use a computer, printer and scannerAbility to sit, stand or view a computer screen for extended periods of timeAbility to perform repetitive hand and wrist motions for extended periods of timeAbility to use hands and fingers to handle or feelAbility to reach with hands and arms PIc051f0ba5d5a-25660-37308701

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