Location: Behavioral Health Center
Department: LCH Behavioral Health
Workdays/Nights: Days
Address: 12550 New Brittany Blvd, Fort Myers, FL 33907
Shift: Shift 1
Hours: 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Work Type: Full Time
Exempt: Yes
Job Summary
Responsible for the delivery of patient care in their area of specialty through assessment, evaluation, diagnosing, recognition and prevention of adverse events, planning, and implementation. Performs responsibilities in four areas of practice: clinician, teacher, leadership, and professional development. Collaborates with other professional disciplines to ensure safe, effective, and efficient patient care delivery and the achievement of desired patient outcomes. Continuously monitors quality patient care through excellence in customer service and performance improvement that demonstrate positive outcomes in patient care. Provides leadership in the practice location. Nurse Practitioners (NP) and Physician Assistants (PA) are required to function consistent with Florida Law. The Advanced Provider I practices in ONE place of service, usually outpatient but could be inpatient. Provides treatment for less urgent acute conditions as well as manages chronic conditions and provides care coordination. Patients are usually seen by appointment. May work evenings & weekends and provide practice call coverage. Usually works with a physician readily available.
Job Requirements
Responsibilities:
Educational Requirements
Graduate from a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program required.
Experience Requirements
Experience in area of specialty preferred.
State of Florida Licensure Requirements
Licenses: Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant License (Required)
Certifications/Registration Requirements
Certificates/Registrations: BLS (American Heart Association / Basic Life Support) - Required. ACLS may be required as identified/area of specialty. Certification by the America College of Nurse-Midwives (ACNM) and American Certification Council (ACC) is required for Nurse Midwives.
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