ACP-Advanced Care Practitioner
Hospice of Marion County
- Tampa, FL
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Performs physical assessment of members. Appropriately identifies and documents problems in medical records.
- Performs periodic assessments of participants. Updates the plan of care, problem list and Data PACE sheet with appropriate documentation.
- Completes episodic assessments and orders appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
- Collaborates with physicians in managing primary care of participants.
- Communicates effectively with participants, caregivers and staff. Functions as an effective team member at morning meetings, family meetings, care conferences and any other meetings as necessary.
- Education: Graduate of an accredited nurse practitioner program with a MSN degree. Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner in the State of Florida or an accredited Physician Assistant program, licensed in the State of Florida.
- Experience: A minimum of five (1) years of health care experience, preferably in a geriatric care setting. Shall have either training or related experience in the job assigned. Shall be knowledgeable of the physical, mental, and social needs of the elderly.
- Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner License in the State of Florida
- National Certification as APRN from ANCC or AANP preferred.
- Valid CPR certification from the American Red Cross or American Heart Association.