Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant | Advanced Practitioners - Family Med | Ocala

UF Health; Ocala (FL); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

UF Health in Ocala is seeking an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse to provide patient care across various settings including inpatient units, emergency department, clinics, and ICU. Responsibilities include making patient rounds, writing orders, and coordinating care with the attending physician.

This position requires a Master’s degree in Nursing and a current Florida APRN license accompanied by BLS certification. Successful candidates will have experience specific to their assigned area, along with a commitment to patient care and education.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Nursing is required.
• Current and clear license as an APRN in Florida.
• Must meet Medical Staff Office requirements for privileges.

Responsibilities

• Assist attending physician in patient care on Inpatient units.
• Provide medical care in the Emergency Department as needed.
• Perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures in the clinic.
• Assist attending ICU physician in patient management.

Skills

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN)

BLS certification

ICU experience

Emergency Medicine experience

Education

Master’s degree in Nursing

Job description

Overview

For Inpatient assignment, assists the attending physician in the care and management of patients on Inpatient units within the hospital. This includes making patient rounds, contributing to the decisions for daily care, writing orders, interacting with consultants, and facilitating and coordinating the scheduling of therapeutic and diagnostic tests and procedures. Will make frequent bedside visits to assess the status of patients and direct care accordingly. May also see patients in the clinic environment. For Emergency Dept. assignment assists the Emergency Department physicians in the comprehensive medical care of the patient, in the emergency department and the chest pain observation unit and in any role the supervisory physician deems appropriate and consistent with applicable law, hospital regulation and licensure and clinical privileges. The incumbent will consult with the supervisory physician to determine the most appropriate care for patients. Acute Care ARNP or PA Required. For Clinic assignment, under supervision of an attending physician this position will provide diagnostic and therapeutic health care coverage for patients which will include but not be limited to taking medical histories, performing physical examinations, coordinating lab tests, diagnostic studies, prescribing medications, and providing assistance to the patient regarding a plan of treatment and education. Other duties may include sharing call hours, phone coverage, and seeing admitted patients within the hospital. For ICU assignment, assists the attending ICU physician in the care and management of patients. This includes making patient rounds, contributing to the decisions for daily care, writing orders, interacting with consultants, and facilitating and coordinating the scheduling of therapeutic and diagnostic tests and procedures. Will make frequent bedside visits to assess the status of patients and direct care accordingly. Acute Care ARNP or PA Required.

Responsibilities

• Inpatient assignment: assists the attending physician in the care and management of patients on Inpatient units within the hospital. This includes making patient rounds, contributing to the decisions for daily care, writing orders, interacting with consultants, and facilitating and coordinating the scheduling of therapeutic and diagnostic tests and procedures. Will make frequent bedside visits to assess the status of patients and direct care accordingly. May also see patients in the clinic environment.
• Emergency Department assignment: assists the Emergency Department physicians in the comprehensive medical care of the patient, in the emergency department and the chest pain observation unit and in any role the supervisory physician deems appropriate and consistent with applicable law, hospital regulation and licensure and clinical privileges. The incumbent will consult with the supervisory physician to determine the most appropriate care for patients.
• Clinic assignment: under supervision of an attending physician this position will provide diagnostic and therapeutic health care coverage for patients which will include but not be limited to taking medical histories, performing physical examinations, coordinating lab tests, diagnostic studies, prescribing medications, and providing assistance to the patient regarding a plan of treatment and education. Other duties may include sharing call hours, phone coverage, and seeing admitted patients within the hospital.
• ICU assignment: assists the attending ICU physician in the care and management of patients. This includes making patient rounds, contributing to the decisions for daily care, writing orders, interacting with consultants, and facilitating and coordinating the scheduling of therapeutic and diagnostic tests and procedures. Will make frequent bedside visits to assess the status of patients and direct care accordingly.

Qualifications

• Minimum Education and Experience Requirements: Master’s degree in Nursing.
• Licensure/Certification: Current and clear license as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) in the State of Florida. BLS is required.
• Credentialing: Must meet requirements set forth by the Medical Staff Office to obtain and retain privileges to practice as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse within UF Health Shands Hospital and/or the Shands UF Healthcare Network, as applicable.
• Additional Requirements by Area/Area Specialty (examples):
• Adult ICUs — AGACNP required; ICU experience preferred.
• Emergency Medicine — AGACNP required; Emergency Medicine experience preferred.
• Pediatric ICU — PNP-AC required.
• Neonatal ICU — NNP or PNP-AC required; NICU experience preferred.
• Surgical/Operative Adult — APRN with RNFA required.
• Adult Clinic/Primary Care — AGACNP, AGPCNP, or FNP required.
• Pediatric Clinic/Primary Care — PNP or FNP required.
• Nurse Midwife — CNM or APRN with Florida license to practice midwifery required.
• Psychology/Psychiatry — PMHNP required.
• Motor Vehicle Operator Designation: Employees in this position will not operate vehicles for an assigned business purpose. A frequent driver is defined as one who uses a personal or Shands automobile at least once daily, at least five individual trips per week, or drives over 150 miles per week in the performance of the job.
• Notes: A current and clear license as an APRN in Florida; BLS required.