Advanced Practice Provider III-Jaxhats -Full Time

University of Florida Jacksonville Physicians, Inc.; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Jacksonville seeks an Advanced Practice Provider III (APP III) to deliver high-level patient care in outpatient and inpatient settings. The role requires direct patient interaction, management of referrals, and formulation of health management plans. Candidates should possess a Master's degree in Nursing or Physician Assistant studies, have at least 2 years of experience, and maintain crucial certifications. Up to 25% travel is required. This position emphasizes collaboration with healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive patient care.

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience in an outpatient/inpatient setting.
• Masters degree as Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant required.
• Up to 25% travel may be required.

Responsibilities

• Provides patient referrals for further medical care.
• Educates patients regarding their health care.
• Monitors and manages medical devices.
• Forms health management plans for complex patients.
• Obtains patient histories and performs physical examinations.

Skills

Patient care

Referral management

Patient education

Monitoring invasive devices

Health management planning

Education

Masters Nurse Practitioner

Masters Physician Assistant Program

Tools

Electronic Medical Record (EMR)

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)

Job description

Overview

Description: An Advanced Practice Provider III (APP III) is a direct patient care provider licensed in the State of Florida and/or Georgia and provides medical services to patients as defined by their scope of practice and under the supervision of a physician licensed to practice medicine in the State of Florida/Georgia. Provides patient care with advanced knowledge of subspecialty service. Clinical Area: Subspecialty Outpatient and/or Inpatient Setting, may perform procedures/consults, less than 50% time spent in OR, and/or works in the NICU.

Responsibilities

• Provides timely and appropriate referrals to patients in need of further medical care and services.
• Responds to consults, schedules procedures and handles discharge planning, as appropriate.
• Educates and counsels patients/families regarding their health care, including routine health maintenance, as applicable.
• May provide education and instruction to residents and students.
• Performs or assists with procedures of higher complexity in clinic or inpatient unit.
• Monitors and manages invasive and/or medical devices and placement of devices within scope of practice.
• May manage care of pre/post-operative and pre/post-procedural patients.
• Formulates comprehensive health management plans for high acuity, more complex patients in collaboration with physicians, pharmacists, and other medical professionals to include progress notes, narrative discharge summaries, consultations, etc.
• Facilitates patient participation in making health care decisions.
• Enters pertinent clinical information in the patient's medical record in a timely and accurate manner and in accordance with established compliance billing guidelines.
• Documents and closes open encounters, MyChart messages, and other EMR communications in accordance with institutional requirements.
• Call coverage may be required specific to departmental needs.
• Obtains patient histories, performs physical examinations and/or diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, as well as orders, interprets, and evaluates diagnostic tests for patients with high level of complexity.
• Reviews, prescribes and/or recommends medications and treatments to patients.
• May provide education and instruction.
• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Experience Requirements: 2 years Outpatient/Inpatient setting.
• Education: Masters Nurse Practitioner – Required; Masters Physician Assistant Program – Required.
• Travel: Up to 25%.
• Certifications / Licensure Requirements:
  • Advanced Practice Nurse Practitioner License – Required At Time of Hire.
  • Physician Assistant License – Required At Time of Hire.
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) – Required At Time of Hire.
  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) – Preferred At Time of Hire.
• Additional Details:
  • PALS Certified – Preferred At Time of Hire.
  • Certification in Specialty/Subspecialty as required by Specialty Department.
  • Provides services to all UF Health hospitals, clinics and affiliated facilities as required.

UFJPI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drugfree Workplace.