Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner

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Job Title: Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner
Job ID: 6414234808
Employer: UF Health Shands Hospital
Location: Gainesville, Florida
Provider Category: Advanced Practice Providers (PA's, APRN's)
Provider Type: Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner
Specialty: Hospital
New Grads OK? Yes
Description

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. Acute Care ARNP or PA required.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:
A minimum of a Master’s degree in advanced nursing practice is required.

Motor Vehicle Operator Designation:
None provided

Licensure/Certification/Registration:
Current and clear license as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) in the State of Florida.
Certification in CPR and ACLS preferred.

Credentialing: Must meet requirements set forth by the Medical Staff Office to obtain and retain privileges to practice as Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner within UF Health Shands Hospital and/or the Shands UF Healthcare Network, as applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V