Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant | Advanced Practitioners - Neurology - MS/General | Day | Full-Time

UF Health; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

UF Health in Gainesville, FL seeks an Advanced Practice Provider to support inpatient, emergency, clinic, and ICU assignments. You will collaborate with attending physicians, perform rounds, write orders, and coordinate testing and consults to ensure timely patient care.

The role requires a Master's degree in Nursing or Physician Assistant, and an active Florida APRN or PA license with BLS. Depending on assignment, you may see patients in clinic or hospital settings and participate in both acute

Qualifications

• Master's degree required in Nursing or Physician Assistant.
• Current and clear Florida APRN or PA license; BLS required.

Responsibilities

• Assist physicians with patient rounds and daily care decisions on inpatient units.
• Write orders and coordinate scheduling of therapeutic and diagnostic tests.
• Perform bedside assessments and direct care, consult with specialists as needed.
• Provide care in ED/ICU/clinic settings as assigned by supervising physicians.

Education

Master's degree in Nursing or Physician Assistant

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 or Physician Assistant. 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.

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