Baptist Health South Florida is the largest healthcare organization in the region, with 12 hospitals, more than 24,000 employees, 4,000 physicians and 100 outpatient centers, urgent care facilities and physician practices spanning across Miami-Dade, Monroe, Broward and Palm Beach counties. Baptist Health has internationally renowned centers of excellence in cancer, cardiovascular care, orthopedics and sports medicine, and neurosciences. A not-for-profit organization supported by philanthropy and committed to its faith-based charitable mission of medical excellence, Baptist Health has been recognized by Fortune as one of the 100 Best Companies to Work For in America and by Ethisphere as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies.

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Description:

In collaboration with supervising physicians, the APP directly manages the care of complex acutely ill patients via face-to-face, telehealth, or other communication devices. The APP is an expert in patient care who provides quality care, performs patient assessments, H & Ps, and takes a thorough medical history. The APP can order and interpret laboratory and diagnostic tests. The APP develops medical diagnoses, appropriate treatment plan, prescribes medical regimen, and educates patients/family regarding diagnosis and plan of care. May perform approved procedures and order medications as indicated in the Delineation of Privileges. The APP works directly with physicians, staff, administration, patients and families to ensure quality of care across the health system. The APP is a clinical team leader that intervenes and manages deteriorating patients. The APP integrates evidence-based practice and technological advances into their scope of practice. The APP may participate in research initiatives, data collection, quality improvement, discharge planning, and coordination of patient care within the area of practice. The APP participates in and facilitates patient throughput, optimal patient outcomes, optimal length of stay and improved patient satisfaction.

Estimated salary range for this position is $100053 - $130068 / year depending on experience.

Qualifications:

Qualified APRNs will require:
Masters Degree, Valid Florida APRN License, ANCC Acute Care Nurse Practitioner certification, DEA License, BLS Certification, ACLS Certification, 3 years of relevant nursing experience. Must obtain medical staff credentialing and privileges. Must be compliant with state requirements for CEUs and licensure renewal. If APRN does not have acute care certification, refer to BHSF Policy 701 titled Educational and training requirements to be credentialed to work in an acute care setting for Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN, formerly ARNP).

Qualified PAs will require:
Associated Degree (Masters Degree preferred), Valid Florida PA License, NCCPA Certification, DEA License, BLS Certification, ACLS Certification. Must obtain medical staff credentialing and privileges. Must be compliant with state requirements for CEUs and licensure renewal. No experience required.