Department: Psychiatry and Behavioral Neurosciences / 0-6118-000
College/Division: Morsani College of Medicine
Salary Plan: Faculty
Hiring Salary/Salary Range: Negotiable
ORGANIZATIONAL SUMMARY:
USF Health's mission is to envision and implement the future of health. It is the partnership of the University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine, the College of Nursing, the College of Public Health, the College of Pharmacy, the School of Biomedical Sciences and the School of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Sciences; and the USF Physician?s Group. USF is a global research university ranked 34th in federal research expenditures for public universities. For information regarding the USF Health, please visit our website at http://health.usf.edu/index.html
POSITION SUMMARY:
This position will provide services as an Advanced Practitioner Registered Nurse to the USF Health Byrd Alzheimer's Institute. The position requires the use of advanced knowledge and skills in the assessment and management of the geriatric patient with a focus on diagnosis and treatment of Alzheimer's disease and related disorders, psychiatric/mental health and psychosocial problems of individuals with dementia, and educating/counseling their families. The scope of practice includes health promotion and maintenance, disease prevention, crisis intervention, management of psychiatric illnesses, patient/family and staff education, community referrals, assisting in medical research projects, and the interdisciplinary coordination of care. The APRN is a clinical expert in interventions including the prescription, renewal and modification of anti-dementia and psychiatric medications. Works in collaboration with other health care team members, consulting and referring as appropriate, but retains responsibility for ongoing clinical management of the patient.
DUTIES:
Provides direct outpatient care to adult, child and adolescent patients utilizing evidence-based therapeutic modalities. Acts as an independent licensed provider in a competent, capable and professional manner that exemplifies current standard of care and practice in therapy. Develops and updates a treatment plan to help patients meet their treatment goals following current standards of practice.
Diagnoses, treats and manages psychological disorders using medication management and other interventions.
Communicates and coordinates care with other internal and external providers and care teams as necessary. Documents in electronic medical record in a timely manner following standards of care. Reviews and responds to tasks and messages in the electronic medical record in a timely manner following standards of care.
Performs other related duties as required.
QUALIFICATIONS (Education & Experience):
Minimum Qualifications:
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.
Must be able to obtain and maintain credentialing with USF Health
Preferred Qualifications:
Outpatient clinical experience