APRN - Part Time

University of South Florida; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Advanced Practice Registered Nurse to join their team in a part-time role. This position involves providing comprehensive patient care in a community-based setting, emphasizing health promotion and illness prevention. As a vital member of the healthcare team, you will collaborate with various specialists and support a patient-centered medical home model. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in nursing, experience with underserved communities, and a commitment to education and mentorship. If you're passionate about making a difference in healthcare, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited APRN program and certification as per Florida law.
• Requires valid Florida RN license and certification as Family Nurse Practitioner.

Responsibilities

• Manage acute and chronic healthcare problems in the College of Nursing Clinics.
• Provide healthcare through health promotion, illness prevention, and health restoration.

Skills

Patient Care

Consultation

Collaboration

Health Promotion

Illness Prevention

Suturing Techniques

Experience with Underserved Communities

Education

Master's Degree in Nursing

Doctoral Degree (Preferred)

Tools

BLS Certification

DEA License (Preferred)

Job description

Organizational Summary:

The College of Nursing is one of 14 colleges that comprise the University of South Florida and one of four colleges within USF Health. USF is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities and is designated as both a Research 1 and a Community-Engaged institution by the Carnegie Foundation. U.S. News & World Report has ranked USF as one of the nation's top 50 public universities for five consecutive years, and in 2023, USF earned its highest ranking ever among all universities public or private. The College of Nursing is recognized as a nursing education and research leader, serving over 2,400 undergraduate, master's, and doctoral students annually. For the third consecutive year, our Master of Science in Nursing program ranked No. 1 among all public Florida Institutions and is proudly positioned at No. 24 nationally.

The College of Nursing is an integral part of the USF Health community. We live by our mission to employ the core values of excellence, innovation, inclusion, and respect to educate future nurses, advance nursing science, and implement evidence-based clinical practice to improve health and wellness.

This position is Part-Time.

Position Summary:

The APRN is responsible for the treatment of patients in the outpatient, community-based setting within the scope of practice permitted under Florida law on the College of Nursing Clinics. The APRN is a member of the healthcare team through direct medical care, consultation, collaboration, coordination, and referral. Practices to his/her maximum potential in accordance with State and Federal laws. Functions primarily as a clinician but also has consultative and educational responsibilities; works collaboratively with specialty referrals and area healthcare delivery systems to support a patient-centered medical home model. Position may be required to float to other brick-and-mortar clinical facilities within the Tampa Bay region performing the same responsibilities. Required valid and unencumbered State of Florida RN license and certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner.

Minimum Qualifications:

1. This position requires graduation from an accredited Advanced Practice Registered Nurse academic degree program and certification as outlined in Florida Statutes 464 and Florida Administrative Code, Chapter 64.
2. Master's degree from an accredited institution.
3. Requires having and maintaining a valid and unencumbered State of Florida Registered Nurse (RN) licensure.
4. Certified as Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP).
5. Minimum of three (3) years' experience as an APRN of family practice outpatient experience including the entire lifespan (adults, older adults, pediatrics, women's health, OB).
6. Current BLS certification, required valid and unencumbered State of Florida Autonomous Practice Florida BON qualification or able to obtain prior to employment start date, and Department of Transportation (DOT) certification.
7. Valid Florida driver's license with a clean driving record.
8. Competence with simple suturing and splinting techniques.
9. Some experience working with underserved communities.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Doctoral degree.
2. Current DEA license in Florida or must be able to obtain prior to employment start date.
3. Extensive experience working with underserved communities.
4. Experience as nurse educator and/or clinical preceptor.
5. Experience as an APRN in the ER/urgent care in addition to primary care.
6. Current board certification as an Emergency Nurse Practitioner.
7. Experience with simple incision and drainage techniques and 12 lead ECG interpretation.
8. Experience with leading clinical teams in an outpatient clinic setting.

Job Responsibilities:

Manages common acute and chronic healthcare problems on the College of Nursing Clinics. Member of the healthcare team through direct medical care, consultation, collaboration, coordination, and referral. Practices to his/her maximum potential in accordance with State and Federal laws. Functions primarily as a clinician but also has consultative and educational responsibilities; works collaboratively with specialty referrals and area healthcare delivery systems to support a patient-centered medical home model. May be required to float to other brick-and-mortar clinical facilities within the Tampa Bay region performing the same responsibilities.

Clinical: Provide healthcare through health promotion, illness prevention, and health restoration; responsibilities include:

1. History and Physical.
2. Medical and/or nursing diagnosis.
3. Direct Diagnostic evaluations including the order and review of appropriate radiographic and laboratory tests; provide consultation.
4. Formulating patient treatment plans and including prescribing medications and follow-up as well as social determinants of health.

Consultation: Provide consultation to patients, their families, care team members, physicians, or other healthcare providers on health maintenance visits, educational programs, individual referrals, peer and nursing staff resources.

Attend and complete appropriate continuing education sessions to maintain State licensure as an APRN.

Teach patients and families community health promotion and illness prevention strategies.

Actively participates in daily huddles with care team members. Mentors and serves as a preceptor to undergraduate nursing and APRN students.

May be required to float to other clinical locations throughout the Tampa Bay region with the same responsibilities.