Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

Metropolitan Charities, Inc.; Saint Petersburg (FL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Metropolitan Charities, Inc. in Saint Petersburg, FL is seeking an experienced APRN to provide outpatient primary medical care and HIV care under the Medical Director, delivering high-quality care with cultural sensitivity.

The role requires Florida APRN licensure, 5+ years in ambulatory care, and willingness to obtain AAHIVM certification within 12 months; collaboration with a diverse team; commitment to confidentiality and adherence to METRO policies.

Qualifications

• Current, Active, and unencumbered Florida State Licensure, APRN.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience providing outpatient ambulatory primary medical care.
• Experience providing HIV care and AAHIVM certification preferred, but not required; willingness to obtain within 12 months with on-site training.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality comprehensive care and treatment to new and established patients under the supervision of the Medical Director.
• Educates patients on wellness, prevention, and early detection with materials and resources for patients and families.
• Determines which referrals are required based on examination and patient needs; initiates linkages and communicates with consultants/subspecialists.
• Determines level of urgency of follow-up, referral/consultation appointments.
• Formulates plan of care, orders studies, tests and ancillary services and prescribes medical treatment as appropriate.
• Documents all care in the patient’s medical record (eClinicalWorks) in a timely manner.
• Consults with Medical Director and other professionals regarding patient care and education issues.
• Participates in quality improvement, continuing education, and other programs.
• Maintains confidentiality and complies with METRO policies.
• Maintains current professional license.
• Promotes Metro Healthy Communities mission and values.
• Provides after hours call coverage for urgent patient needs.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Harm reduction model understanding

Patient education

Education

Florida APRN license

Tools

eClinicalWorks

Job description

Statement of Purpose:

This Provider, under the supervision of the Medical Director, is responsible for screening, diagnosing and treating primary care patients and providing HIV care to adults in a sensitive and non-judgmental manner. The Provider will support the organization’s goal in providing primary care and specialty care to both HIV positive and HIV negative individuals. Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues and deliver respectful, high-quality care to all patients in a community health setting across wide range of backgrounds and perspectives. Bilingual (English/Spanish) strongly preferred.

Primary Tasks/Responsibilities:

• Provide high quality comprehensive care and treatment to new and established patients under the supervision of the Medical Director
• Educates patients on wellness, prevention, and early detection by providing materials and resources to the patients and families.
• Determines which referrals are required based on examination and patient needs, initiates those linkages appropriately and communicate effectively with consultants and subspecialists.
• Determines level of urgency of follow-up, referral/consultation appointments.
• Formulates plan of care, orders studies, tests and ancillary services and prescribes medical treatment for patients, as clinically appropriate.
• Documents all care in the patient’s medical record, eClinicalWorks, in a timely manner.
• Consults with Medical Director and other professionals on staff, as needed, regarding patient care, assessment, and education issues.
• Participates in quality improvement, continuing education, and other patient care programs established by the organization.
• Maintains confidentiality regarding patient and/or family in accordance with professional and departmental standards.
• Complies with all established METRO policies, procedures and protocols as well as any department-specific policies and procedures as they relate to provider functions.
• Maintains current professional license
• Promotes and practices the mission, vision and values of Metro Healthy Communities.
• Provides after hours call coverage for patient needs that are of an urgent nature.

Education/Professional:

• Current, Active, and unencumbered Florida State Licensure, APRN
• Minimum of 5 years of experience providing outpatient ambulatory primary medical care
• Experience providing HIV care and AAHIVM certification preferred, but not required. If not AAHIVM certified, willingness and ability to obtain this certification within 12 months of starting the position, with training provided on site.

Knowledge, Skills and Competencies Required:

• Knowledge of best practices for working with uninsured and under-served communities
• Experience in Sexual Health and in screening, treating & patient education in sexually transmitted infection within a harm reduction model of care, preferred.
• Ability to provide care and treatment to patients diagnosed with co-morbid conditions.
• Knowledge of and ability to apply professional medical principles, procedures, and techniques.
• Ability to document in EMR systems.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team, maintaining productivity and delivery of high-quality care.

Requirements:

• Must possess and maintain valid Florida driver’s license and proof of insurance
• Must have reliable transportation.
• Must pass Level II background check (https://info.flclearinghouse.com) and employment eligibility verification through the U. S. Department of Homeland Security’s E-Verify system, https://e-verify.uscis.gov/emp.