Nurse Practitioner

About NCH Healthcare System

NCH Healthcare System is a premier comprehensive care provider in Southwest Florida. Our healthcare system is comprised of two hospitals, an alliance of 700+ physicians, and medical facilities in dozens of locations throughout the region.

We are committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care. Our team of healthcare professionals is dedicated to providing exceptional care and service to our patients and their families.

Job Summary

The Registered Nurse will independently plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care in patient care situations using standards of care, policy, and procedure. The nurse will provide direct nursing care to patients, assume teaching and leadership responsibilities, and participate in shared decision making and quality improvement activities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Develops a plan that includes strategies to attain expected outcomes.
• Implements the plan of care interventions and medical plan of care as appropriate.
• Coordinates care delivery.
• Employs patient teaching to promote health and safety.
• Evaluates progress toward outcomes.
• Practices ethically.
• Attains knowledge and competence that reflects current nursing practice.
• Integrates evidence and research findings into practice.
• Contributes to quality nursing practice and shared decision making by supporting council decisions, implementation of decisions, and active participation in shared decision making.
• Communicates effectively in all areas of practice.
• Demonstrates leadership in the professional practice setting.
• Collaborates with patient, family, the inter-professional team, and others in the conduct of nursing practice.
• Utilizes appropriate resources to plan and provide nursing services that are safe, effective, and financially responsible.
• Practices in an environmentally safe and healthy manner.
• Accountable to foster, participate, and be knowledgeable with the shared decision-making model of the NCH Healthcare System.

Education, Experience, and Qualifications

• Licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) or Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) in the State of Florida.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required from the American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
• All new to practice RN will be placed into the RN Residency Program.
• Intermediate computer knowledge: Uses Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Windows.