Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant | Advanced Practitioners - Neurology - Epilepsy | Gainesville

UF Health; Gainesville, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

UF Health Shands Hospital in Gainesville, FL seeks an Acute Care Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) or Physician Assistant for inpatient, ICU, ED, and clinic coverage. The role includes patient rounds, writing orders, coordinating tests, consulting with specialists, and bedside assessment to direct therapy.

The position requires a Master’s degree in Nursing, and a Florida APRN license with BLS. AGACNP/PNP-AC/ACNP experience is preferred across units; full-time, on-site with varied shifts,

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Nursing is required.
• Current and clear Florida APRN license and BLS certification are required.
• Experience in ICU and Emergency Medicine is preferred; AGACNP/PNP-AC/ACNP varied areas may apply.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient rounds and direct daily care in inpatient, ICU, ED, and clinic settings.
• Assist attending physicians by writing orders and coordinating diagnostic tests and procedures.
• Interact with consultants and coordinate scheduling of therapeutic and diagnostic interventions.
• Perform bedside assessments and adjust patient care plans as needed.

Skills

APRN licensure Florida

BLS certified

ICU experience

Emergency Medicine

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 within UF Health Shands Hospital and/or the Shands UF Healthcare Network, as applicable.Additional RequirementsSpecific Area or Specialty --/-- Additional Requirements: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 purposeNOTE: A frequent driver is defined as one who uses his/her personal or Shands automobile a) at least once daily, b) at least five individual trips per week or c) drives, on average, over 150 miles per week in the performance of his/her job.Licensure/Certification/Registration:Current and clear license as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) in the State of Florida. BLS is required.