A Licensed Practical Nurse or Vocational Nurse provides basic medical care under the direction of registered nurses and other healthcare specialists. The tasks that they are permitted to perform vary by state, but usually include changing bandages, checking blood pressure, or helping feed patients. May work in hospitals, nursing homes, or other healthcare facilities.
Villa Group Villa Health Center at 1507 Buenos Aires Blvd, The Villages, FL, 32159 and Villa Lung Center at Wildwood, FL 34785
Schedule:
Monday•
Thursday:
8:00am•6:00pm,
Friday:
8:00am•12:00pm (half day). Key Requirements (not limited) Graduate of an accredited school of nursing Certified as a nurse practitioner with current Florida state license One-year previous professional nursing experience Experience as a practicing family nurse practitioner preferred And Pulmonary (preferred) Authorized to work in the United States ARNP duties might include but not limited (adults): General internal medicine, family medicine, EKG interpretation Define/document differential diagnoses and list differential diagnoses with most likely diagnoses included Write orders on physician order sheet for tests, procedures and the implementation and management of therapies in accordance with medical nursing protocols Perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures as deemed necessary and appropriate for plan of care, in collaboration with supervising physician Perform a comprehensive list of services, such as minor surgery (toe nail removal, mole and cyst removal and foreign object removal), suturing, fine needle aspirations, casting and splinting, general orthopedic evaluations and management of condition, review of x-rays and basic rehabilitation for musculoskeletal injuries Interpret data and diagnostic results for appropriate course of action including but not limited to blood gases, radiology, EKG, etc. in collaboration with supervising physician Notate findings and treatment course in patient chart including follow-up notes Exhibit behavior which emphasizes compassion, quality, loyalty and conscientiousness Follows regulations and guidelines for writing prescriptions Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables Must have energy with the ability to adjust to any justifiable pace Key Responsibilities Practice medicine using medical judgment and adhere to all ethical considerations of the practice of medicine, know limitations and seek consult when advisable and keep abreast of current technologies and industry standards Meet all clinical obligations of the medical practice: Accrediting Agency compliance, CLIA compliance, drug prescription compliance, HIPAA, State, Federal safety regulations Follow all internal policies and procedures Be accountable for completion of all operational tasks according to departmental guidelines to ensure appropriate clinical processing/documentation See patients, stay reasonably on time for scheduled appointments in family practice throughout the day, unless exceptional circumstances occur Be held accountable for their actions with regards to proper coding and appropriate charging for all services rendered Charting in the patient's medical record routinely and complete on the same day as the patient's visit Perform complete physical exams and assessments of patients including urgent, emergent, and non-urgent presentation Equal Opportunity Employer The Villages Charter School eligibility
