Advanced Practice Provider IV | Neurosurgery | Days | Full Time

University of Florida Jacksonville Physicians, Inc.; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Florida Jacksonville Physicians, Inc. is looking for an Advanced Practice Provider IV to deliver patient care under physician supervision in various critical care settings. Candidates should possess a Master's degree, APRN or PA licensure, and have critical care experience.

This position entails performing complex procedures, managing patient care, and collaborating with healthcare teams. It offers the chance to contribute to vital patient health outcomes and participate in quality improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience in Critical Care or Labor & Delivery/ED/OR settings preferred.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) or Physician Assistant (PA) Licensure required at time of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical services under physician supervision in hospital settings.
• Perform procedures in various critical care environments.
• Maintain comprehensive patient health management plans.

Skills

Critical Care Experience

Labor & Delivery Experience

Patient Education

Team Collaboration

Education

Masters Nursing Practitioner

Masters Physician Assistant Program

Tools

Medical Record Systems

Job description

Overview

An Advanced Practice Provider IV (APP IV) 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.

Clinical Area: Provides care primarily in the inpatient and/or critical care, Labor & Delivery and/or emergency department settings; > 50% inpatient hospital-based setting.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions

• Performs or assist with procedures of higher complexity in office, inpatient unit, operating room, or emergency department. May perform first assist functions in the operating room setting. Call coverage may be required specific to departmental needs
• Actively participates in meetings, functions, events, and committees, as well as in a team of interdisciplinary health care providers
• Will directly care for patients with all types of neuroendovascular pathology including acute strokes, SAH...in both critical care and outpatient setting
• Opportunity to scrub in/first assist in Neuroendovascular procedures.
• Monitoring or management of medical/ invasive devices and placement of devices within scope of practice. May manage care of Pre-/ post- operative and pre-/ post- procedure patients.
• Conducts high level evaluation and triage specific to the specialty/ subspecialty including patient histories, performs physical examinations and/or diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, differential diagnoses, ordering of ancillary studies, medical decision making, treatment and stabilization.
• Formulates comprehensive health management plans for patients in collaboration with physicians, pharmacists, and other medical professionals to include progress notes, narrative discharge summaries, consults, etc. Facilitates patient participation in making health care decisions.
• Contributes to the development, implementation, and expansion of programs and initiatives, including participation in research activities, quality improvement projects, etc., as appropriate. Participates in professional development opportunities and introduces innovation in practice where applicable.
• 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, My Chart messages, and other EMR communications in accordance with institutional requirements.
• Educates and counsels patients/families regarding their health care, including routine health maintenance.
• Calls and responds to consults, handles discharge planning, and schedules procedures routinely.
• Additional duties as assigned

Qualifications

Experience Requirements

2 years Critical Care, Labor & Delivery /ED/OR care settings preferred

Education Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required

Masters Nursing Practitioner required or Masters Physician Assistant program required

Certification/Licensure

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse(APRN) Licensure required at time of hire or Physician Assistant (PA) Licensure in State of Florida/Georgia required at time of hire

Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) required at time of hire

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) preferred

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) preferred at time of hire

New Grads in Orthopedics must acquire DEA within 90 days of hire

May be required to take call coverage

Travel up to 25%

UFJPI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free Workplace