Nurse Practitioner

Overview An Advanced Practice Provider III (APP III) is a direct patient care provider licensed in Florida and/or Georgia and provides medical services to patients as defined by their scope of practice and under the supervision of a physician licensed to practice medicine in the same state(s). Provides patient care with advanced knowledge of subspecialty service. Clinical area: Subspecialty outpatient and/or inpatient setting; may perform procedures/consults, spend less than 50% time in OR, and/or work in the NICU. Responsibilities Provides timely and appropriate referrals to patients in need of further medical care and services; responds to consults, schedules procedures, handles discharge planning as appropriate; educates and counsels patients/families regarding their health care, including routine health maintenance, as applicable; may provide education and instruction to residents and students. Performs or assists with procedures of higher complexity in clinic or inpatient unit; monitors and manages invasive and/or medical devices and placement of devices within scope of practice; may manage care of pre/post-operative and pre/post-procedural patients. Formulates comprehensive health management plans for high acuity, more complex patients in collaboration with physicians, pharmacists, and other medical professionals; includes progress notes, narrative discharge summaries, consultations, etc.; facilitates patient participation in making health care decisions. Enters pertinent clinical information in the patient's medical record in a timely and accurate manner and in accordance with established compliance billing guidelines; documents and closes open encounters, MyChart messages, and other EMR communications in accordance with institutional requirements. Call coverage may be required specific to departmental needs. Obtains patient histories and performs physical examinations and/or diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, and orders, interprets, and evaluates diagnostic tests for patients with a high level of complexity; reviews, prescribes, and/or recommends medications and treatments to patients. May provide education and instruction. All other duties as assigned. Qualifications Experience Requirements 2 years in outpatient/inpatient setting. Education Masters Nurse Practitioner – Required Masters Physician Assistant Program – Required Travel Up to 25% Certifications / Licensure Requirements Advanced Practice Nurse Practitioner License – Required at time of hire. Physician Assistant License – Required at time of hire. Basic Life Support (BLS) – Required at time of hire. Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) – Preferred at time of hire. Additional Details PALS Certified – Preferred at time of hire. Certification in Specialty/Subspecialty as required by Specialty Department. Provides services to all UF Health hospitals, clinics, and affiliated facilities as required. Equal Opportunity Employer Statement UFJPI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drugfree Workplace. #J-18808-Ljbffr