A Nurse Practitioner provides primary care and nursing care to patients. Performs physical exams, orders diagnostic tests, and provides medications. Works in a physician's office or other healthcare facility, under the direction of a physician. Performs work similar to that of a physician assistant but has different medical training and degree.
Job Description Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It's about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.
Job Description Summary:
The Gastroenterology Nurse Practitioner (APRN) provides specialized care for patients with digestive and liver disorders. This role partners with gastroenterologists and interdisciplinary teams to deliver comprehensive care across outpatient and inpatient settings.
Knowledge and Skills Required:
Risk Management:
understand method and reasoning for reporting incidents, completion of hospital incident report form, assists department manager or others in recognizing and reducing risk within the department and other areas of the hospital.
Service Management:
Demonstrates courteous service, and ability to meet special needs or requests, performs duties and a timely manner and provides updates if a delay occurs, communicates with courtesy when interacting with internal and external patients, in person or by telephone. Respects patient's privacy, confidentiality and dignity. Understands and Complies with the Environment of Care/Infection Control Responsibilities. Is Knowledgeable and Complies with the States Institutional Activities and Expectations. Age Specific Standards. Provides and expedites patient care in units and
ICUs:
performs H&P's and dictates into chart, writes admitting/progress notes into patient chart, writes discharge summaries and orders as directed by supervising physician, initiates standing orders for patients both pre/post op, performs pre-operative visits and follow up exams, completes specific procedures under the direction of the physicians including, but not limited to removal of chest tubes an NG tubes and wound care, and provides system management of Surgical practice patients as per medical staff privilege delineation. Provides direct patient care in floors and units. Assists physicians with coordination of clinical activities and orders.
Schedule:
Full time
Shift:
Day Education and Experience Required:
MSN (Masters of Nursing) One + years' experience
Licensure, Certification or Registration Required:
Valid American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification Licensure as an Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner in the State of Florida. Advanced Registered Nurse Certification All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family: Benefits from
Day One:
Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance Paid Time Off from Day One 403-B Retirement Plan 4 Weeks 100% Paid Parental Leave Career Development Whole Person Well-being Resources Mental Health Resources and Support About AdventHealth Sebring AdventHealth West Florida The West Florida Division of AdventHealth has some of the nation's brightest medical minds making lifesaving breakthroughs with surgical pioneers, scientists and researchers using leading edge technology and innovation to deliver our brand of whole-person care. Our network of care includes AdventHealth Carrollwood, AdventHealth Connerton, AdventHealth Dade City, AdventHealth Heart of Florida, AdventHealth Lake Placid, AdventHealth Lake Wales, AdventHealth North Pinellas, AdventHealth Ocala, AdventHealth Sebring, AdventHealth Tampa, AdventHealth Wauchula, AdventHealth Wesley Chapel and AdventHealth Zephyrhills, as well as seven freestanding offsite Emergency Rooms including AdventHealth Belleview ER, AdventHealth Brandon ER, AdventHealth Central Pasco ER, AdventHealth Four Corners ER, AdventHealth Palm Harbor ER, AdventHealth TimberRidge ER, and AdventHealth Westchase ER. We are more than hospitals, as we have a robust system of care including specialty acute care, over 200 primary care and specialty employed physicians, Express Care at Walgreens clinics, urgent care centers, wound care, physical therapy, home care, mobile mammography and more. AdventHealth is a faith-based not-for-profit health care system with a mission of Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ . AdventHealth has hundreds of care sites and more than 50 hospitals across the United States. AdventHealth Sebring AdventHealth Sebring serves more than 100,000 permanent residents in Highlands and Hardee counties. In winter, the population increases by 40 percent. Located in the heart of the Florida peninsula, AdventHealth Sebring has enjoyed a special place in Avon Park and the surrounding communities for 50 years. It is one of the area's largest employers. In addition to a 147-bed facility in Sebring, AdventHealth operates a 50-bed satellite facility in Lake Placid and a new 25-bed Critical Access facility in Wauchula. The division also includes several outpatient therapy centers. With a total of 222 beds, more than 1,200 employees and a medical staff of over 150, AdventHealth Sebring serves 87,000 inpatient, outpatient and emergency visits per year. More than 1,000 babies were born at AdventHealth Sebring last year. AdventHealth Sebring is operated in the tradition of Adventist healthcare, which recognizes that total health is achieved through the proper balance of physical, mental, social and spiritual well-being. AdventHealth Wauchula became part of Adventist Health System in 1993, providing inpatient, transitional care, outpatient and emergency services in Hardee County. AdventHealth Medical Group West The medical group is a primary care and specialty physician group that uses leading technology, innovation, and compassion to deliver whole-person care. AdventHealth Medical Group is a sister organization of AdventHealth that employs over 700 physicians in 60+ specialties across Tampa Bay, Ocala, and Heartland areas. This aligned model and practice management experience provides the opportunity for the physicians to focus on the clinical aspects of medicine. City of Sebring/Highlands County Florida's "Heartland" is situated in south-central Florida and filled with rolling hills, pristine lakes and located just under a two-hour drive from Orlando, Tampa, Ft. Myers and Palm Beach. Moderate temperatures and sunny days assure plenty of year-round activities like boating, golfing and tennis, so you won't need your snow boots and winter parkas here. You can also leave behind bumper-to-bumper traffic, crowded roads and unfriendly neighbors, because in the Heartland we enjoy wide open spaces filled with citrus trees, southern hospitality and a kind, compassionate community. Due to the area's low cost of living, quality educational opportunities and proximity to Florida's best shopping, dining, and attractions, Highlands County is projected to sustain double-digit growth rates over the next five years. Named the fourth most beautiful town in Florida by The Culture Trip travel advisor, Sebring is home to more than 100 freshwater lakes, award-winning golf courses, Highland Hammock State Park and the world-renowned Sebring International Raceway. Founded in 1912 by Ohio industrialist George Sebring, the "City on the Circle" continues to extend small-town hospitality marked by warm traditions and solid values. This charm is balanced with the area's progressive economic growth. With small-town charm and miles of citrus groves, rolling green hills and sparkling lakes, Hardee and Highlands Counties is the perfect mix of natural beauty, family and culture.
Additionally:
The cost of living is 50% less expensive than the national average Orlando and Tampa are just a short drive away
Websites:
AdventHealth AdventHealth Heart of Florida AdventHealth Medical Group AdventHealth Sebring Hospital Facility & Address AdventHealth Sebring Sebring, FL 33873
