APP – Pediatric Behavioral Health

Lee Health

Job Overview

Location: Women and Children’s Medical Plaza

Department: LCH Peds Behavioral Health

Workdays/Nights: Days

15901 Bass Road

Shift: Shift 1

8:00:00 AM to 5:00:00 PM

Fort Myers, FL 33908

Work Type: Full Time

Exempt: Yes

Job Summary

Summary:

Responsible for the delivery of patient care in their area of specialty through the process of assessment; evaluation; diagnosing; recognition and prevention of adverse event; planning; and implementation. Performs responsibilities in four areas of practice: clinician, teacher, leadership and professional development. Collaborates with other professional disciplines to ensure safe; effective and efficient patient care delivery; and the achievement of desired patient outcomes. Continuously monitors quality patient care through excellence in customer service and performance improvement that demonstrate positive outcomes in patient care. Provides leadership in the practice location. Nurse Practitioners (NP) and Physician Assistants (PA) are required to function consistent with Florida Law. The Advanced Provider I practices in ONE place of service, usually outpatient but could be inpatient. Provides treatment for less urgent acute conditions as well as manages chronic conditions and provides care coordination. Patients are usually seen by appointment. May work evenings & weekends and provide practice call coverage. Usually works with a physician readily available.

Job Requirements

Responsibilities:

Educational Requirements

Degree/Diploma Obtained
Program of Study
Required/
Preferred
and/or


Additional Requirements

Graduate from a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program required. 

Experience Requirements

Minimum Years Required
Area of Experience
Required/
Preferred
and/or
No Experience Required


Additional Requirements

Experience in area of specialty preferred 

State of Florida Licensure Requirements

Licenses
Required/
Preferred
and/or
Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant License
Required

 


Certifications/Registration Requirements

Certificates/Registrations
Required/
Preferred
and/or
BLS (American Heart Association / Basic Life Support)
Required


Additional Requirements

BLS is required. ACLS may be required as identified/area of specialty. Certification by the America College of Nurse-Midwifes (ACNM) and American Certification Council (ACC) is required for Nurse Midwives.US:FL:Fort Myers

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