Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant | Advanced Practitioners - Medicine - Pulmonary | Gainesville

UF Health; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

UF Health Shands Hospital is seeking Advanced Practice Registered Nurses or Physician Assistants to join multi-site inpatient, emergency department, clinic, and ICU coverage responsibilities. The role supports attending physicians, conducts rounds, orders tests, and coordinates patient care.

Qualified candidates hold a Master's in Nursing, Florida APRN/PA licensure, and BLS certification; strong clinical judgment and bedside assessment skills are required for high-acuity environments.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Nursing.
• Current and clear license as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) or Physician Assistant (PA) in the State of Florida.
• BLS is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist attending physicians in inpatient care, conduct rounds, and coordinate diagnostic tests.
• Support Emergency Dept. physicians in acute care and chest pain observation unit, with physician supervision.
• Provide diagnostic and therapeutic care in clinic settings, including taking medical histories and prescribing medications.
• Assist ICU physicians with rounds and orders; bedside patient status assessments.

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.

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

Master's degree in Nursing. Credentialing: Must meet requirements set forth by the Medical Staff Office to obtain and retain privileges to practice as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse or Physician Assistant within UF Health Shands Hospital and/or the Shands UF Healthcare Network, as applicable.

Licensure/Certification/Registration: Current and clear license as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) or Physician Assistant (PA) in the State of Florida. BLS is required.