Job Description
Job Description
We are seeking a dedicated Mid-level practitioner, who is licensed, registered, or otherwise permitted by the United States or the jurisdiction in which he/she practices, to dispense a controlled substance in the course of professional practice. Examples of mid-level practitioners include, but are not limited to, health-care providers such as nurse practitioners, nurse midwives, nurse anesthetists, clinical nurse specialists and physician assistants.
- The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the job as necessary.
- In collaboration with a physician, performs comprehensive physical examinations; orders, performs, and interprets diagnostic studies; and integrates findings according to protocols; participates in or develops multi-disciplinary therapeutic plans and/or staffing according to protocols.
- At the direction of a physician, may elicit and record complete medical history of patients.
- Performs forensic medical examinations and/or medical consultations regarding children and adults who have been abused or sexually assaulted; prepares written reports of medical evaluations and medical consultations; may prepare narrative, technical, or program reports using computer-based applications.
- Provides after hours and/or on-call coverage as required for the area of assignment when necessary.
- Participates in developing facility and treatment policies related to the delivery of patient care; counsels patients and families in the promotion of preventive health care; develops medical, nutrition, hygiene, staff, patient, and other education programs.
- Attends meetings, such as staff, performance improvement, and/or medical committee meetings as required for the area of assignment.
- Supervises clinical personnel in the absence of the site director as required for the area of assignment.
- Performs related work as assigned.
Physical Demands
Performs light to medium work that involves walking or standing virtually all of the time and also involves exerting between 20 and 50 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis. Requires considerable skill, adeptness, and speed in the use of the fingers, hands or limbs in tasks involving close tolerances or limits of accuracy.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
- Requires a master’s degree from an accredited school of nursing and certified completion of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program or Master's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in science and certified completion of National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) examination depending upon area of assignment.
- Requires four (4) years as a Registered Nurse in general or family practice, pediatrics, OB-GYN (obstetrics and gynecology), or as a Certified Physician Assistant in general or family practice, substance use, mental health, pediatrics, OB-GYN or closely related experience depending upon area of assignment.
Special Certifications and Licenses:
Licensed as a registered nurse in the State of Florida and certification as an Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner or registered as a certified Physician Assistant in the State of Florida in an area appropriate to the area of assignment. Possesses a current CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) provider card.