Pulmonary NP / PA

Pulmonary Medicine Nurse Practitioner Or Physician Assistant

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Ascension St. Vincent's is looking for an experienced Pulmonary/ICU Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant for our Pulmonary Department.

Responsibilities:

• In collaboration with a physician, provide for the expansion of individualized primary healthcare services by diagnosing and treating certain acute or chronic health conditions.
• Obtain patient history and perform assessment via observation, interview and examination. Order, perform and interpret diagnostic studies. Perform preventative health assessments, screening, immunizations and patient care.
• Provide direct treatment and management of health conditions via referral to other healthcare providers or community resources.
• Counsel and educate patients and their families/caregivers concerning preventative health, treatment options and community resources.
• Document delivery of health care and nursing processes in accordance with specific specialty area standards and network nursing policy.

About Ascension St. Vincent's Hospitals (Riverside, Southside, Clay, and St. John's)

• St. Vincent's Medical Center Riverside is a 528-bed hospital founded by the Daughters of Charity in 1916. It is part of St. Vincent's HealthCare and Ascension, the nation's largest Catholic and non-profit healthcare system.
• St. Vincent's Riverside is home to the largest cardiovascular program between Atlanta and Orlando.
• St. Vincent's Southside is a 311-bed facility and joined the St. Vincent's HealthCare family in 2008.
• St. Vincent's Medical Center Clay County, a 134-bed hospital, opened its doors in 2013 and began an expansion that doubled its size by 2015.
• St. Vincent's St. John's is a 56-bed hospital and opened in 2022. Patients can expect excellent health care including emergency services, heart care, lab, and imaging.

About Jacksonville, FL

• Jacksonville is a rapidly growing metropolitan area with approximately 950,000 residents, not including surrounding counties.
• Jacksonville sits on the beautiful St. Johns River in the city center with the Atlantic Ocean a short drive away.
• With over 1,100 miles of beaches and waterways, it boasts a mild climate, reasonable cost of living, professional sports teams, international airport, and a solid growing economy.
• The city is alive with diverse cultural experiences including distinctive museums, world-class tennis, and excellent golf courses.
• Florida has no state income tax.

About Ascension Medical Group

When you join Ascension Medical Group (AMG), you are entering a community where physician and advanced practice provider engagement and experience is recognized as a key driver of delivering excellent patient care. With 1,900 sites of care and 7,000 providers strong, AMG is one of the largest healthcare provider networks in the United States. Physicians and advanced practice providers benefit from a collaborative approach to care, significant professional opportunities, career advancement, training and competitive wages.

What minimum requirements you'll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Physician Assistant credentialed from the Florida Physician Assistant obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
• Advanced Life Support preferred. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

Education:

• Graduate of accredited Physician Assistant program. Master's degree preferred.

Work Experience:

• 1 year of experience preferred.

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