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Our privately-owned otolaryngology practice has been part of the Tallahassee medical community for more than 35 years and we’re looking for a Family Certified Nurse Practitioner and/or a Physician Assistant to join our team of well-trained clinicians. As a private practice, we work closely with both local hospitals and have ownership in the Red Hills Surgical Center. The group has a team of 60 staff and this includes a clinical team of 5 physicians/surgeons, three APRN’s and 6 audiologists. We offer a positive work environment, a progressive clinical setting along with a competitive salary, health insurance, excellent benefits and 3 weeks of PTO per year to start. For further information about our practice and services, please search our website www.tallyent.com.
General Statement of Duties: Provides otolaryngology primary care to patients following established protocols under the supervision of our physicians. The APRN/PA is expected to operate within the Florida licensure guidelines. This position works in collaboration with all providers of the practice. In an effort to keep abreast of clinical changes, the group meets regularly for journal discussions and meets with other community providers for clinical case reviews. Our physicians are approachable and enjoy mentoring and teaching. Each nurse practitioner/physician assistant has personalized one-on-one training with the physicians and we invest in your time to learn over 90 days of training before you start seeing patients. There is always a physician IN the office at all times. Interested in surgery? There are opportunities to learn how to scrub in on certain procedures with the physicians and train as a First Assist. This is not required but optional if you would like to do so. We will train you! The nurse practitioner must be Family certified and willing to see some pediatric patients. Call rotation is 7 days a month which includes one weekend per month WITH one of the physicians and consists mainly of telephone triage. Must stay in the local area when on call in case needed emergently by on-call physician.
Supervision Received: Reports directly to the Physician Supervisor and Administrator and Clinical Manager
Typical Physical Demands and Work Environment: Requires a full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination. Requires standing and walking for extensive periods of time. Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 60 pounds. Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range. Requires working under stressful conditions or working irregular hours occasionally. OSHA compliance is standard operating procedure for conditions typically found in a clinic environment for workplace safety.
Example of duties:
- Obtains or reviews medical history on patients.
- Interprets and integrates data to determine appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic procedures as needed.
- Performs a physical exam. Collaborates with other health professionals in managing acute and long-term medical needs of patients.
- Orders appropriate diagnostic and laboratory tests.
- Synthesizes data to determine preliminary diagnosis and therapeutic plan.
- Sutures minor lacerations.
- Biopsies suspicious lesions if appropriate.
- Interviews and advises patients regarding health and illness prevention.
- Recommends community resources to meet patient and family needs.
- Instructs patients and families regarding medications and treatment instructions. Provides patient education.
- Maintains and reviews patient’s medical records and other pertinent information. Posts tests and examination results.
- Provides telephone consultation to both patients and other health professionals.
- Manages medical emergencies.
- Participates in call rotation on a limited basis
- Allows nursing staff to schedule triage patients to be seen on as needed basis in the practitioner’s clinic schedule
- Attend required meetings and conferences.
- Participate in professional development activities and maintain professional affiliations.
- Serves as a support in maintaining and updating electronic medical records
- Maintain patient confidentiality.
- Perform related work as requested.
Performance Requirements:
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
· Knowledge of professional nursing/clinical theory, practice and medical care to give and evaluate patient care.
· Knowledge of organizational policies, regulations, and procedures to administer patient care.
· Knowledge of medical equipment and instruments to administer patient care.
· Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe work environment.
· Skill in applying and modifying the principles, methods, and techniques of professional nursing to provide ongoing patient care.
· Skill in using a computer for the purpose of patient record keeping and research.
· Skill in taking a medical history to assess medical condition and interpret findings.
· Skill in preparing and maintaining records, writing reports and responding to correspondence.
· Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients and their families, medical staff and the public.
· Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations
· Ability to communicate clearly.
· Ability to interpret, adapt and apply guidelines and procedures.
Education:
APRN – Graduate from an accredited school of nursing and successful completion of an approved nurse practitioner program and certified in family practice.PA – Graduate from an accredited physician assistant program
Experience: New practitioners and physician assistants are encouraged to apply as well as experienced providers.
Certificate /License:
APRN – Possession of a current State of Florida nursing license as a registered nurse and a nurse practitioner. Family Nurse Practitioner Certification.
Physician Assistant – Must possess a current physician assistant certificate issued by the NCCPA
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Medical Specialty:
- Otolaryngology
Work Location: In person
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