Advanced Practice Provider, Pediatric Acute Care Hospitalist- 24/7 Inpatient POOL

Position Summary:

ORLANDO HEALTH MEDICAL GROUP (OHMG)

Department:

Status: Pool, Per Diem, As needed, PRN
Shift: First

Title: Advanced Practice Provider, APP, Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant, ARNP, NP, PA, PAC

Orlando Health Medical Group is a comprehensive physician group serving patients from across the southeastern United States. With more than 200 practices and 1,200 physicians, Orlando Health Medical Group has a strong representation in over 55 specialties, including cardiology, vascular medicine, orthopedics, oncology, digestive health, neurology, neurosurgery, bariatric surgery, general surgery, bone marrow transplant and critical care medicine, as well as more than 30 pediatric subspecialties, women’s health, primary care and the largest hospitalist program in Florida. Orlando Health Medical Group is part of the Orlando Health system of care, which includes award-winning hospitals and ERs, specialty institutes, urgent care centers, primary care practices and outpatient facilities that span Florida’s east to west coasts and beyond. Collectively, our 27,000+ team members honor our over 100-year legacy by providing professional and compassionate care to the patients, families and communities we serve. Orlando Health is committed to providing you with benefits that go beyond the expected, with career-growing FREE education programs and well-being services to support you and your family through every stage of life. We begin your benefits on day one and offer flexibility wherever possible, so that you can be present for your passions.

“Orlando Health Is Your Best Place to Work” is not just something we say, it’s our promise to you.

Position Summary

Under the supervision of the physician—according to established practice guidelines and utilizing evidence-based clinical practice

standards—provides inpatient management, consultation, and co-management of medical and surgical patients. 

Responsibilities:

Essential Functions

• Manages patients using the highest degree of independence with minimal physician supervision in a highly specialized area across

  the continuum.

• Assesses the physical and psychosocial status of patients by means of interview, health history, physical examination, and

  diagnostic studies, and recognizes deviations from the normal. From this, develops a diagnosis, and works collaboratively with the

  interdisciplinary team to formulate and implement the treatment plan.

• Performs complex diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, as credentialed, in diagnosing medical and surgical problems and

  prescribing necessary treatment and services for quality patient care.

• Assists in teaching students, residents, and interns in complex techniques and procedures.

• Implements appropriate management based on laboratory results, physical assessment, routine diagnostic and follow-up studies,

  therapeutic measures, admission and discharge care in accordance with evidence based medicine. .

• Initiates appropriate actions to facilitate the implementation of therapeutic plans that are consistent with the continuing healthcare

  needs of patients.

• Writes or dictates patient progress notes, discharge summaries, and clinical resumes that are concise throughout.

•  Prescribes medication.

• Performs patient education and maintains provision of preventive health services.

• Conducts or participates in multidisciplinary rounds.

• Works with supervising physician to determine and place appropriate specialty consultations.

• Participates in quality initiatives to ensure consistent attainment of key quality indicators.

• Performs advanced cardiac life support. In medical emergencies, will act on behalf of the supervising medical staff member to

  maintain life support until a licensed physician arrives to manage the patient.

• Triages patients.

• Shares clinical expertise with professional and supportive personnel, and collaborates with other healthcare disciplines to ensure

  continuity and quality of care.

• Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state,

  and local standards.

• Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures.

Other Related Functions

• Acts as a role model and resource person for staff.

• Participates in review and revision of policies and procedures.

• Establishes relationships with professionals of other health-related groups within the community.

• Demonstrates effective verbal and written communication with diverse populations, including physicians, employees, patients,

  and families.

• Participates in basic science and clinical research projects

Qualifications:

Education/Training

Nurse Practitioner

• MN or MSN or DNP or PhD or DNS degree in nursing.

Physician Assistant

• Graduate of accredited physician assistant program.

Licensure/Certification

Nurse Practitioner

• APRN license in the state of Florida.

• After July 1, 2006, licensure applicants are required to have national advanced certification from an approved nursing specialty board.

• Maintains current BLS certification.

Physician Assistant

• Maintain current physician assistant licensure in State of Florida.

• Maintain current BLS/healthcare certification.

Experience

• Acute care NP, PA that has Primary care/ER/urgent care experience preferred