Accreditation Standards, Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN), American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), Communication Skills, Employee Relations, Hospital, Medications, Multilingual, Nurse Practitioner, Outpatient Care, Patient Care, Physician Assistant, Radiography, Spanish Language, Team Player, Treatment Evaluation, Women's Health
General Summary:
The PA under the supervision of the Physician, who acts as the collaborative practitioner, is responsible for:
- Performs physical examinations of patients; evaluation and treatment of acute and chronic Gyn patients. Assist in surgical cases with the provider within the hospital setting 1-2 days a week
- Procedures to include IUD removal and insertions, Biopsies, Nexplanon insertion and removals
- Assist in the OR as needed with Hysterectomies, Hysteroscopies, Bladder and Organ prolapse, Myomectomies, and more
- Orders and interprets appropriate diagnostic tests, such as routine laboratory, X-ray, etc.
- Monitors the patient's course of treatment and makes appropriate referral to either a physician or specialist, as needed
- Orders preoperative and post-operative medications as needed
- Collaborates with physician as necessary to provide consistent care to patients and support
- Displays a caring and professional attitude at all times as well as maintaining personal and professional growth
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, patients, and the public.
- Strong communication skills
Schedule Details:
- Monday-Friday out-patient
- Campuses Covered: AH Celebration; AH Apopka, AH Winter Park and AH Kissimmee as needed only.
Knowledge and Skills Required:
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with physicians, staff, and patients.
- Strong communication skills
- Strong medical decision-making skills
- Bilingual/Spanish speaking preferred
Required Education/Experience:
- Master's degree in Nursing or Physician Assistant Studies
- Women's Health Nurse Practitioner preferred
- Gyn surgery experience preferred
Licensure, Certification, and Registration:
- Current, valid Florida PA or APRN license
- Certification by NCCPA, ANCC or other nationally recognized certification organization
- BLS & ACLS