OPS Advanced Practice Registered Nurse/Physician Assistant

Job Summary

The OPS Advanced Practice Registered Nurse or Physician Assistant provides professional primary care including women's health and sexual health, diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, ordering and scheduling laboratory studies and professional consultations. Operates within mutually established protocols with licensed medical professionals.

Job Description

Typical duties include but are not limited to:

• Directs patients/student care to include but not limited to: performing triage functions and obtaining relevant health and medical history.
• Performs physical examinations including gynecological exams.
• Orders and interprets diagnostic lab tests.
• Administers initial treatment for emergency cases and coordinates care of students.
• Prescribes and/or recommends medications and treatments.
• Provides physician referrals to patients in need of further medical care and services.
• Applies appropriate policies, procedures, protocols, and standards of practice.
• Collaborates with healthcare team demonstrating knowledge of specific conditions, diseases, and treatment therapies.
• Monitors care and suggests ways to provide continuous quality improvement.
• Assists with the development of policies and procedures.
• Adheres to and complies with HIPAA.
• If hired as an APRN: serves as a preceptor for NP/DNP students.
• If hired as a PA: serves as a preceptor for PA students.

Other Duties:

• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Additional Job Description

Minimum Qualifications for OPS Advanced Practice Registered Nurse:

• Licensed as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse in accordance with Chapter 464, Florida Statutes.
• Current America Heart Association BLS certification.
• Board certified in Family Health, Adult Health, or Women's Sexual Health.
• Three years of professional, full-time experience in a physician's office.
• Any appropriate combination of relevant education, experience, and/or certifications may be considered.
• Experience operating a personal computer and proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook).

Minimum Qualifications for OPS Physician Assistant:

• Certification as a Physician Assistant in accordance with Chapter 458, Florida Statutes.
• Current American Heart Association BLS certification.
• Board certified in Family Health, Adult Health, or Women's Sexual Health.
• Three years of professional, full-time clinical experience in a physician's office.
• Any appropriate combination of relevant education, experience, and/or certifications may be considered.
• Experience operating a personal computer and proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate area of specialization.
• Two years of professional, full-time clinical experience in a primary care setting.
• Experience in various clinical backgrounds within a college health center.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish)
• Experience with electronic health records.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws, statues, regulations, codes, and standards related to the area of responsibility.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and an ability to prioritize and complete simultaneous projects within deadlines.
• Skill in identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
• Ability to operate computers with proficiency and learn new applications and systems.
• Ability to diffuse and respond professionally to stressful situations and difficult people.
• Ability to think critically and make clear, well-reasoned and timely decisions.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion at all times.
• Ability to adapt quickly to changing situations and environments.
• Ability to analyze and solve problems, draw valid conclusions, and/or develop appropriate alternatives when applicable.
• Ability to respond quickly to emergencies.

Applicants will be evaluated for roles as either OPS Advanced Practice Registered Nurse or OPS Physician Assistant based on their qualifications.

FGCU is a State University System of Florida member and an Equal Opportunity and Equal Access employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.