Nurse Practitioner, Virtual Urgent Care - Remote

Position Summary Department: Virtual Urgent Care - Family Practice Status: Variable Full Time Shift: Friday - Sunday, Day Shift Title: Nurse Practitioner, ARNP, NP Orlando Health Virtual Urgent Care is an on-demand virtual care service that connects patients with Orlando Health clinicians through secure video visits, seven days a week, without an appointment. The program gives patients fast access to care for non-emergency concerns and keeps low-acuity volume within the Orlando Health network. Clinicians manage a range of acute, low-acuity conditions, including upper respiratory and sinus infections, urinary tract infections, allergies, skin conditions, gastrointestinal complaints, and minor injuries.

Work includes assessment, diagnosis, e-prescribing, patient education, and handoffs to in-person Orlando Health services when escalation is needed. Responsibilities Essential Functions Assesses the physical and psychosocial status of patients by means of interview, health history, physical examination, diagnostic studies and recognizes deviations from the normal. Then develops a diagnosis and works collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team to formulate and implements the treatment plan.

Surgically close wounds, incision and drainage, debridement, dressing (the surgeon must remain in the immediate area). Scrub with collaborating surgeon in operating room. Performs complex diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, as credentialed, Diagnosing medical and surgical problems and prescribing necessary treatment and services for quality patient care.

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. Identifies, analyzes, and resolves patient care issues to foster significant improvement in patient care and outcomes. Dictates and documents in an accurate and timely manner.

Performs patient education and maintains provision of preventive health services. Conducts or participates in multidisciplinary rounds. Participates in the department on call rotation and/ or weekend/holiday rounding as required.

Prescribe medication. Participates in quality initiatives to ensure consistent attainment of key quality indicators. Supports IRB approved clinical research/trials through a variety of activities including but not limited to: ordering diagnostic tests, prescreening patients, recording laboratory and diagnostic results, administering therapeutic interventions per trial protocols and documenting outcomes per hospital and trial protocols.

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.

Assists in teaching students, residents and interns in complex techniques and procedures. Participates in review and revision of policies and procedures. Establishes relationships with professional and other health-related groups within the community.

Demonstrates effective verbal and written communication with diverse populations, including physicians, employees, patients, and families. Qualifications Education/Training MN or MSN or DNP or PhD or DNS degree in nursing required. Licensure/Certification ARNP 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. Experience Minimum of two (2) years Nurse Practitioner experience.

Home health care RN or NP experience preferred Adult and Pediatrics experience required - preferrably Urgent Care experince PAs and New Grads may not be considered for this role. Education/Training MN or MSN or DNP or PhD or DNS degree in nursing required. Licensure/Certification ARNP 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. Experience Minimum of two (2) years Nurse Practitioner experience.

Home health care RN or NP experience preferred Adult and Pediatrics experience required - preferrably Urgent Care experince PAs and New Grads may not be considered for this role. Essential Functions Assesses the physical and psychosocial status of patients by means of interview, health history, physical examination, diagnostic studies and recognizes deviations from the normal. Then develops a diagnosis and works collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team to formulate and implements the treatment plan.

Surgically close wounds, incision and drainage, debridement, dressing (the surgeon must remain in the immediate area). Scrub with collaborating surgeon in operating room. Performs complex diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, as credentialed, Diagnosing medical and surgical problems and prescribing necessary treatment and services for quality patient care.

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. Identifies, analyzes, and resolves patient care issues to foster significant improvement in patient care and outcomes. Dictates and documents in an accurate and timely manner.

Performs patient education and maintains provision of preventive health services. Conducts or participates in multidisciplinary rounds. Participates in the department on call rotation and/ or weekend/holiday rounding as required.

Prescribe medication. Participates in quality initiatives to ensure consistent attainment of key quality indicators. Supports IRB approved clinical research/trials through a variety of activities including but not limited to: ordering diagnostic tests, prescreening patients, recording laboratory and diagnostic results, administering therapeutic interventions per trial protocols and documenting outcomes per hospital and trial protocols.

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.

Assists in teaching students, residents and interns in complex techniques and procedures. Participates in review and revision of policies and procedures. Establishes relationships with professional and other health-related groups within the community.

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