Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant | Advanced Practitioners - Orthopedics Ocala | Ocala

UF Health; Ocala, Northern (FL, KY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

UF Health Shands Hospital is seeking an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) for multiple assignment settings including Inpatient, Emergency Department, Clinic, and ICU. The role involves rounds, orders, and coordinating tests and procedures while maintaining high-quality patient care.

The position requires a Master’s degree in Nursing, a current Florida APRN license, and BLS certification. ICU and Emergency Medicine experience are preferred, with opportunities across adult, pediatric, and

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Nursing is required.
• Current and clear Florida APRN license is required to practice.
• BLS certification is required.
• AGACNP/AGPCNP/FNP or related APRN specialty may be specified for various units.
• Candidates should have ICU or Emergency Medicine experience where noted.

Responsibilities

• Assist attending physicians in inpatient care including rounds and writing orders.
• Coordinate scheduling of therapeutic and diagnostic tests and procedures.
• Provide bedside assessment and adjust care as needed.
• Assist in clinic or ICU assignments as required by supervision and licensure.
• Collaborate with consultants to determine appropriate patient care.

Skills

AGACNP

ICU Experience

Emergency Medicine

PNP-AC

NNP

RNFA

AGPCNP

FNP

CNM

PMHNP

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 purpose. NOTE: 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.