Nurse Practitioner, Surgery II

Position Summary

• Department: Med Ed Surg-Trauma
• Status: Full-Time, 12 hour day shift, 14 shifts per month
• Title: Nurse Practitioner, Surgery II

Orlando Health Orlando Regional Medical Center

Located in downtown Orlando, Orlando Health Orlando Regional Medical Center (ORMC) has served the Central Florida community for more than 100 years. With 898 acute care and rehabilitative beds, it is among the largest acute-care facilities in the region and the only Level I Trauma Centers in Central Florida. The hospital has earned recognition from U. S. News & World Report as a “Best Hospital” in Central Florida and rated high performing in 12 adult procedures and conditions. Orlando Health ORMC holds the most Beacon Awards for Excellence in the state, awarded by the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses to units that employ evidence-based practices to improve patient and family outcomes, and is the only adult-care hospital in Orlando to achieve Magnet® Recognition, the gold standard for nursing’s contribution to quality patient care, safety, research and service excellence.

Orlando Health ORMC is the flagship hospital of the Orlando Health system of care, which includes award-winning hospitals and ERs, specialty institutes, urgent care centers, primary care practices and outpatient facilities that span Florida’s east to west coasts and beyond. Collectively, our 27,000+ team members honor our over 100-year legacy by providing professional and compassionate care to the patients, families and communities we serve.

Orlando Health is committed to providing you with benefits that go beyond the expected, with career-growing FREE education programs and well-being services to support you and your family through every stage of life. We begin your benefits on day one and offer flexibility wherever possible so that you can be present for your passions. “Orlando Health Is Your Best Place to Work” is not just something we say, it’s our promise to you.

Responsibilities

What you will do

Manages patients with the highest degree of independence in provision of patient care services with minimal physician supervision and in a highly specialized area and across the continuum.

Assesses the physical and psychosocial status of patients by means of interview, health history, physical examination, diagnostic studies and recognizes deviations from the normal. Then develops a diagnosis and works collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team to formulate and implements the treatment plan

Surgically close wounds, incision and drainage, debridement, dressing (the surgeon must remain in the immediate area).

• Scrub with collaborating surgeon in operating room
• Performs complex diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, as credentialed

Diagnosing medical and surgical problems and prescribing necessary treatment and services for quality patient care..

Implements appropriate management based on laboratory results, physical assessment, routine diagnostic and follow-up studies, therapeutic measures, admission and discharge care in accordance with evidence based medicine.

Identifies, analyzes, and resolves patient care issues to foster significant improvement in patient care and outcomes

• Dictates and documents in an accurate and timely manner.
• Performs patient education and maintains provision of preventive health services
• Conducts or participates in multidisciplinary rounds.
• Participates in the department call rotation and/ or weekend/holiday rounding as required.

prescribe medication

Participates in quality initiatives to ensure consistent attainment of key quality indicators

Supports IRB approved clinical research/trials through a variety of activities including but not limited to: ordering diagnostic tests, prescreening patients, recording laboratory and diagnostic results, administering therapeutic interventions per trial protocols and documenting outcomes per hospital and trial protocols.

Acts as an advanced resource for the specialty area

Develops a diagnosis and works collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team to formulate an implement the treatment plan

Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.

• Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures.
• Acts as a role model and resource person for staff.
• Assists in teaching students, residents and interns in complex techniques and procedures.
• Participates in review and revision of policies and procedures.
• Establishes relationships with professional and other health-related groups within the community.

Demonstrates effective verbal and written communication with diverse populations, including physicians, employees, patients, and families.

Participates in basic science and clinical research projects.

Qualifications

Qualifications

• MN or MSN or DNP or PhD or DNS degree in nursing required
• Five (5) years nurse practitioner experience to include two (2) years’ experience in specialty

ARNP license in the state of Florida. After July 1, 2006, licensure applicants are required to have national advanced certification from an approved nursing specialty board.

• Maintains current BLS certification
• ACLS, NRP, PALS, are required for certain areas.