What are the responsibilities and job description for the Infectious Disease Nurse Practitioner position at Avante at St. Cloud?
Nurse Practitioner/Infectious Disease Needed!!
KOPA, Inc. is looking for an Infectious Disease Nurse Practitioner to diagnose and treat health conditions, as well as promote good health practices. This position will be at the newly remodeled Avante at St. Cloud.
As an advanced practice registered nurse, you’ll be our go-to person for ensuring the best patient care possible. The job description of a nurse practitioner includes conducting physical examinations, interpreting lab tests and overseeing patients’ health. You’ll be both a health practitioner and an educator, supporting disease prevention practices and helping people lead healthy lives.
As a Nurse Practitioner, you’ll have to work closely with other healthcare professionals, so you should have a team spirit and a positive attitude. Patience, problem-solving skills and communication ability are important. If you’re dedicated to advancing your knowledge and clinical expertise through research and professional discourse, we’d like to meet you.
We will be providing essential care to a very compromised group of individuals who do not require acute care, however, due to specialized infection control needs of these residents, many other skilled nursing facilities are unable to provide this level of care and therefore these residents are in need of temporary placement.
Responsibilities:
Examine patients and their medical records
Order and study diagnostic tests (blood tests, X-rays etc.)
Diagnose health conditions and illnesses
Propose treatments for chronic and infectious diseases
Prescribe medications
Maintain accurate records and schedules
Inform patients about their health conditions and prescribed medications
Educate patients and their family members on diseases, epidemics and prevention
Oversee patients’ overall health
Promote good health practices
Advance professional knowledge and conduct research
Supervise and mentor a team of nurse practitioners
Review documentation and provide clinical feedback
Lead team meetings
Assist with onboarding and training of new NPs
Help monitor performance and support ongoing development
Act as a liaison between the NP team and facility leadership
Assist in creating and refining workflows, protocols, and best practices
Provide coverage at other Florida facilities when needed (e.g., vacation, sick leave, or coverage gaps), which may involve occasional in-state travel
Skills:
Proven experience as Nurse Practitioner in a skilled nursing facility, minimum 1 year of supervisory experience
Expertise in primary care, acute care and chronic care practices
Knowledge of health and patient care regulations
Excellent communication skills
Strong ethics
Team spirit with a positive attitude
Patience and cool-headedness
Willingness to continue gaining knowledge and clinical experience
Valid nurse practitioner license
Benefits:
Competitive Compensation
Comprehensive Insurance Coverage (Medical, Dental, Vision, and more!)
Health and Wellness Programs to Keep you Feeling Your Best
Retirement plan with employer match.
Paid Time Off & Holidays to Recharge
Continuing education and professional development opportunities.
Supportive and Collaborative work environment.
If you are passionate about patient care and a rewarding work environment, Don’t Hesitate- Apply Today!
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