APRN - Advanced Practice Registered Nurse - Hospitalist - Full Time - Full Time

This position requires a Florida APRN license in good standing, as well as resuscitation credentials in the areas of BLS and ACLS.

A. The following measures may be initiated by the A.P.R.N./P.A.;

1. Eliciting health histories, performing physical exams, ordering and interpreting lab test, x-rays and diagnostic procedures, giving emotional support or counseling, patient education, comprehensive physical exams. This includes well child exams as well as routine adult health maintenance.

2. Eliciting histories, performing appropriate exams, ordering interpreting lab tests, x-rays and diagnostic procedures, assessing and managing episodic visits for acute and chronic illness.

3. Review of patient’s condition, tolerance to medical therapy, and appropriate physical findings or lab data for patients seen as follow up for chronic illnesses or health conditions. Managing a plan for follow up and continued care.

4. Comprehensive assessment of patient’s educational needs and use of various teaching methods, including counseling, patient handouts and relaxation techniques when habit or lifestyle modification is desired or medically necessary.

5. Referrals to specific medical specialists or counseling professionals when appropriate.

B. The following lab test and diagnostic procedures may be ordered and interpreted by the A.P.R.N./P.A.:

1. All appropriate blood, urine, and stool tests.

2. Strep screens

3. Microscopic slide evaluation

4. X-rays (to be interpreted by radiologist)

5. Mammogram (to be interpreted by radiologist)

6. Pap smears (interpreted by Pathology lab)

7. Ultrasound (interpreted by radiologist)

8. Viral and bacterial cultures with sensitivities

9. Other diagnostic test deemed appropriate by the A.P.R.N.

10. Pulmonary functio

11. EKGs (interpreted by physician)

C. The following medications may be prescribed, initiated, administered or altered by the A.P.R.N./P.A.:

Antibiotics

Urinary Anti-Infectives/agents

Cough and Cold Preps

Decongestant Nasal Sprays

Respiratory Anti Asthmatic Steroids

Respiratory Mast Cell Stabilizers

Respiratory Anti Rhinitis Stabilizers

Bronchodilators

Respiratory Inhalants

Antihistamines

Muscle Relaxants

Anti Arthritics/Non Steroidal Anti Inflammatories

Analgesics

Non Prescription

Not controlled

Controlled (to be co-signed)

Diuretics

Anti-Hypertensive Medications

Anti-Anginal

Anti-Arrhythmics

Cardiac Glycosides

Electrolyte and mineral supplements

Estrogens and hormone therapies

Contraceptives

Vaginal Medications

Oral Anti-Anxiety Agents (to be co-signed if a controlled substance)

Antidepressants

Antipsychotics

Dermatologicals

Anorectal Agents

Anticonvulsant

Oral Electrolyte Solutions

Antigout Agents

Antimigraine Agents

Antinausea/Antiemetics

Anti-Spasmodic (to be co-signed if a controlled substance)

Systemic Cortiosteroids

Hyperlipidemic Agents

Muscles Relaxants

Vitamin/Mineral Supplements

Oral Tranquilizers (to be co-signed if a controlled substance)

Other Sedative Hypnotics (to be co-signed if a controlled substance)

Anti-Parkinson

Upper GI Preparations including but not limited to:

Oral Antacids

H2 Antagonists

Antidiarrheal

Bowel Evacuants/Laxatives

Appetite suppressants

Diabetic Therapeutics

Oral Agents

Insulin

Oral Antifungal

Anti-cholinergic

Topical Corticosteroid

Topical Ophthalmics

Anti-Coagulants

Oral and Topical Acne Medications

Oral and Topical Anti-Viral Agents

Otic preparations

Local anesthesia

Injectable

Allergy injections when prescribed by an Allergist

Antibiotics

Antihistamines

Antiematics

Hormones

Immunizations

Insulin

Local anesthesia

Narcotic Analgesics (to be co-signed)

Non-narcotic analgesics

Steroids

D. Other measures may be initiated, depending on the patient's condition and judgement of the A.P.R.N./P.A. including:

1. Suturing of lacerations not requiring ligament or tendon repair

2. Application of splints or prescribing of prosthetic devices.

3. Incision & draining of abscesses

4. Removal of foreign body

5. Wart removal

6. Removal of skin lesions with appropriate pathology

7. Clipping of ingrown toenails/wedge excision/toenail removal

8. Joint injection

9. Cryotherapy

10. Other procedures which the A.R.N.P. has been educated to perform

About Calhoun Liberty Hospital Association, Inc

Located in Blountstown, Florida, CLH is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that includes a 10-bed Critical Access Hospital; Calhoun-Liberty Primary Care (RHC) and Calhoun County EMS (911 on-the scene care, emergency transportation an extended transportation needs). Complementing our dedicated emergency department, in-patient, outpatient, primary care, and transitional rehabilitation services, CLH also offers, a Full-service Laboratory; Radiology - Imaging (x-ray, CT, Ultrasound); Respiratory, including pulmonary rehab therapy; Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapy, as well as IV Infusion Therapy. The Calhoun Liberty Hospital Association, Inc. (CLHA) contracts with Alliant Management Services for administrative operations and has a formal partnership with Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare (TMH) to enhance service capabilities and resources available to CLH. CLH is currently constructing a new $40 million state-of-the-art 50,000 square foot facility set to open Summer 2025.