LRMC Clinical APP (Finance)

\"The Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) is critical for patient care across the ambulatory and inpatient settings within the Department of Neurosurgery & Brain Repair. APRNs have independent clinic sessions during the week in order to see pre-operative; post-operative; and established patients to ensure high-quality patient care across the continuum of care. APRNs support specific neurosurgeons during their clinic sessions that allow for additional patients to be scheduled within their templates.This position requires graduation from an accredited Advanced Practice Registered Nurse academic degree program and certification as outlined in Florida Statutes 464 and Florida Administrative Code, Chapter 64, or graduation from an accredited Physician Assistant academic degree program and certification as outlined in Florida Statutes 458 and 459 and Florida Administrative Code, Chapter 64.
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This position requires graduation from an accredited Advanced Practice Registered Nurse academic degree program and certification as outlined in Florida Statutes 464 and Florida Administrative Code, Chapter 64. Candidates must be Board Certified/Board Eligible in .
\nThe University of South Florida is a high-impact global research university dedicated to student success. Over the past 10 years, no other public university in the country has risen faster in U.S. News and World Report's national university rankings than USF. Serving more than 50,000 students on campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg and Sarasota-Manatee, USF is designated as a Preeminent State Research University by the Florida Board of Governors, placing it in the most elite category among the state's 12 public universities. USF is a member of the American Athletic Conference.
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Working at USF
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With more than 16,000 employees at USF, the University of South Florida is one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay region. At USF you will find opportunities to excel in a rich academic environment that fosters the development and advancement of our employees. We believe in creating a talented, engaged and driven workforce through on-going development and career opportunities. We also offer a first class benefit package that includes medical, dental and life insurance plans, retirement plan options, tuition program and generous leave programs and more.
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To learn more about working at USF please visit: Work Here. Learn Here. Grow Here .Under general supervision and in accordance with standardized procedures, an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse is responsible for performing physical examinations and treating common episodic and chronic health care problems, counseling patients and families, monitoring patient progress, assisting with medical research projects. Works in collaboration with other health care team members, consulting and referring as appropriate, but retains responsibility for ongoing clinical management of the patient.

Manages hospital care of neurosurgery patients according to protocol established with neurosurgeons and their hospital. Observes, evaluates, and documents patient's physical, cognitive and emotional reactions in appropriate medical records systems. Prepares patients for discharge, which includes prescriptions and follow-up instructions and completion of Discharge Summaries. Acts as first assistant in neurosurgical operative cases at the request of faculty neurosurgeons with the potential for call coverage expectations as defined by the hospital partner. Conducts in-depth interviews with patients and/or family, constructs comprehensive medical histories, performs initial and periodic physical examinations and explores patient's interpretation of health needs. Performs post-operative assessments.

Completes medical paperwork such as FMLA, Worker's Compensation, etc. Communicates with patients via MyChart and phone conversations. Updates patient's records, noting changes in medication and responses to patients. Writing orders to increase, decrease or change medication, subject to checking and counter-signing by physician. Participates in in-service education programs and professional associations.

Under general supervision and in accordance with standardized procedures, an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse is responsible for performing physical examinations and treating common episodic and chronic health care problems, counseling patients and families, monitoring patient progress, assisting with medical research projects. Works in collaboration with other health care team members, consulting and referring as appropriate, but retains responsibility for ongoing clinical management of the patient. Performs other duties as assigned.

Responsible to a Chair or other appropriate higher-level administrator of a State university. Responsible for teaching, research, service, and related administrative activities. Responsible for academic advising and related activities. May represent the university, college/school, or department.