OPS Advanced Provider Registered Nurse

Job Summary

The Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (ARNP) provides primary health care to FGCU students for acute and chronic health problems within protocols established mutually with licensed medical professionals. Documents patient care in an electronic health record, maintains confidentiality of patient’s personal health information, and provides care within the state of Florida scope of practice.

Job Description

Typical duties include but are not limited to:

• Performs physical exam and gynecological exam as needed, based on age and history.

• Identifies health risk factors and prescribes medications within protocols established with the Medical Director. Inputs all information into the electronic health record.

• Provides direct primary care including ordering and interpreting diagnostic laboratory tests, referring patients to the appropriate medical specialists or agencies, providing appropriate health education, and supporting health promotion and disease prevention.

• Administers initial treatment for emergency cases. Coordinates students care and follows-up as needed.

• Provides care that safeguards students’ dignity and respects their cultural, psychosocial, and spiritual values.

Other Duties:

Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Additional Job Description

Required Qualifications:

Certification as an ARNP in accordance with Chapter 464, Florida Statutes*

Board Certification in Family Health, Adult Health or Women’s Health.

Preferred Qualifications:

Master’s degree from an accredited institution or equivalent accreditation in Nursing.

Two years of experience in a primary health care setting.

Experience with electronic health records.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Promote a common purpose consistent with stated University goals and demonstrate a commitment to students and the learning environment.
• Possess the knowledge of general written standards and procedures utilized, and have the ability to read, interpret, and follow procedural and policy manual related to the job tasks.
• Demonstrate the ability to respond to supervision, guidance and direction in a positive, receptive manner and in accordance with stated policies.
• Provide quality customer service by creating a welcoming and supportive environment.
• Present a professional image in word, action and attire.
• Demonstrate professionalism in dealing with a diverse population while understanding and respecting each other’s view of the world, personalities and working styles.
• Apply effective techniques to create working relationships with others to achieve common goals; successfully communicates and collaborates with others to achieve goals.
• Demonstrate skills necessary to look at situations and processes critically to make recommendations for improvement.

FGCU is an EOE AA /F/Vet/Disability Employer.