Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) or Physician Assistant (PA) - GI Services

Halifax Health is seeking an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) or Physician Assistant (PA) for GI services.

The Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) or Physician Assistant (PA) is an independent health care provider who, working collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary heatlh team, is responsible for patient evaluation and care through the performance of pertinent history and physical examination, assessment of needs and delivery of appropriate treatment. Provides medical care and health teaching to an assigned group of adult and geriatric patients in both inpatient and outpatient settings.

• Graduate of an accredited program leading to certification as a Physician's Assistant/Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner required.
• Current licensure and certification required by the State of Florida to practice as a Nurse Practitioner or PA.  
• Must be skilled in providing care for adolescent, adult and geriatric patients.
• Must possess exceptional interpersonal skills necessary to instruct patients and their families and to collaborate with health team members.

• Conducts comprehensive or episodic health assessment of adolescent, adult and geriatric patients with real or potential acute and/or chronic health problems which may include the psychological, cognitive and personal assets and limitations of the patient/family, with an emphasis on wellness.
• Prescribes and regulates medications per written physicians agreement.
• Documents health appraisal data necessary to maintain, coordinate and/or expedite required services.
• Assumes responsibility and accountability for time management, professional relationships and interpersonal interactions.
• Provides educational programs as needed.
• Initiates IV lines and/or administer medications.
• Serve as liaison between medical and nursing personnel.

Recognized as one of the 50 Top Cardiovascular Hospitals™ in the United States by IBM Watson Health™, Halifax Health serves Volusia and Flagler counties, providing a continuum of health care services through a network of organizations including a tertiary hospital, two community hospitals, urgent care clinics, psychiatric services, a cancer treatment center with five outreach locations, the area’s largest hospice, a center for inpatient rehabilitation, outpatient rehabilitation clinics, primary care walk-in clinics, a clinic specializing in women’s health, a pediatric care community clinic, five pediatric medical practices, a home health care agency and an exclusive provider organization. Halifax Health offers the area’s only Level II Trauma Center, Thrombectomy-Capable Stroke Center (TSC), Center for Transplant Services, Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, Child and Adolescent Behavioral Services, complete Neurosurgical Services, OB Emergency Department and Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit that cares for babies born earlier than 28 weeks. For more information, visit halifaxhealth.org.