[Hiring] APRN - Transition Care Management & Nurse Triage @Sarasota Memorial Health Care System

Role Description

Sarasota Memorial First Physicians Group has an exceptional opportunity for an experienced Family Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in our Sarasota market. The ideal candidate will bring a combination of clinical experience, strong communication skills, familiarity with telehealth and transitional care, and an interest in working within a new team and program. Flexibility, initiative, collaboration, and the ability to develop effective workflows in a newly established role will be important to success.

• Monday – Friday, 8AM – 5PM
• Work within two clinical teams in a non-clinical setting overseeing remote nurse triage services and Transitional Care Management of First Physicians Group primary care patients.
• No evenings, no weekends, no holidays, no on-call responsibilities.
• Reviews and oversees patients transitioning from hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, rehabilitation facilities, and other qualifying settings.
• Determines whether the patient's condition is appropriate for telehealth or requires in-person evaluation, emergency care, laboratory testing, imaging, or another level of care.
• Performs an appropriate and accurate history and virtual physical assessment using available technology and patient-assisted examination techniques when clinically appropriate.
• Reviews discharge summaries, medication changes, diagnostic results, treatment plans, and outstanding clinical.
• Provides or oversees the required clinical follow-up and medical decision-making associated with TCM.
• Coordinates care with primary care providers, specialists, home health, facilities, caregivers, pharmacies, and other members of the healthcare team.
• Reviews TCM documentation for clinical completeness, accuracy, and compliance.
• Educates and provides clinical guidance to nurses, care coordinators, medical assistants, and other staff involved in the TCM process.

Qualifications

• Graduate from accredited APRN or PA program
• Certification in professional specialty
• Licensed or eligible for licensure in Florida
• BLS

Requirements

• Require advanced degree from an accredited school or college of nursing
• Require approved APRN board certification

Preferred Qualifications

• Prefer demonstrated written & verbal communication & strong analytical skills.
• Prefer effective interaction skills to ensure the successful care of patients in the clinical setting.
• Prefer effective leadership and strong interpersonal skills.
• Prefer demonstrated ability to work independently and effectively with physicians and other allied health personnel in the hospital and/or office setting.
• Prefer demonstrated skills in documentation in medical records to substantiate accurate billing.
• Prefer knowledge of relevant state and federal laws, statutes and regulations.

Benefits

• Competitive salary + bonus opportunity
• No contract or non-compete clause, candidates sign offer letters only
• Comprehensive benefits - Health, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life Insurance, 403B Retirement Plan, Continuing education, and many other perks
• As an employee of a public, State of Florida organization, APPs are entitled to sovereign immunity
• Eligibility to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program if employed by FPG
• No State Tax!

Company Description

First Physicians Group is one of the Gulf Coast’s largest primary and specialty care groups. The group is comprised of 750+ Physicians and Advanced Practice Providers covering 53 specialties in 74 practice locations throughout Sarasota and Manatee Counties. FPG has been delivering excellent care for the past 30 years, and it is backed by the tradition and strength of Sarasota Memorial Health Care System.

Through nearly a century of change, Sarasota Memorial has evolved into one of the most comprehensive and respected health systems in the nation. Our flagship award-winning 897-bed Hospital in Sarasota, along with the Brian D. Jellison Cancer Institute, Cornell Behavioral Health Pavilion, SMH-Venice hospital, freestanding ERs, many Urgent Cares, and multiple outpatient centers, provides services for 1.7 million patients a year.

Employment Screening Requirements

As part of Sarasota Memorial Health Care System’s commitment to keeping people safe, all individuals providing care to vulnerable populations are required to undergo background screening through The Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse.