Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant II - Neurology

Mayo Clinic•Jacksonville, FL

About The Position

This position supports the Division for Neuro-Oncology by facilitating office visits and outpatient procedures. The Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant performs authorized clinical tasks in settings such as a clinic or hospital. Duties include evaluating patients, developing and implementing care plans, providing counseling and education, and prescribing medication in accordance with Florida law and department policies. The role also contributes to departmental process improvement and policy development and may participate in other departmental or institutional committees as needed. New graduates are welcome to apply. Candidates must qualify as either a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant and meet the applicable education, certification, and Florida licensure requirements. The position requires strong communication and computer skills, and flexibility to handle extended hours and on-call responsibilities when needed, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Requirements

Physician Assistant candidates must graduate from a CAAHEP-approved university program.
Physician Assistant candidates must hold NCCPA certification.
Must be licensed or certified, or eligible to practice, as a Physician Assistant in Florida.
Nurse Practitioner candidates must have a Master's degree in Nursing; this is not required by the State of Florida for those licensed before 1998.
Nurse Practitioner candidates must hold or be eligible to obtain a Florida Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (APRN) license.
Nurse Practitioner candidates must have ANCC or AANP certification in a specialty area.
Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Must possess strong computer skills.
Must be flexible and willing to handle extended hours and on-call responsibilities, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, if needed.
Must have a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant license to practice in Florida.
BLS certification from the American Heart Association or Red Cross is required.
New graduates are welcome to apply.

Responsibilities

Obtain patient histories.
Perform physical examinations.
Perform outpatient consultations.
Order and perform diagnostic and/or therapeutic procedures.
Formulate diagnostic impressions.
Develop and implement treatment plans.
Monitor the effectiveness of therapeutic interventions.
Offer counseling and education to meet patient needs.
Make appropriate referrals.
Prescribe and dispense prescription medication in accordance with Florida state laws and department policies.
Assess patient-status data and interpret information appropriately for age-specific needs.
Assist with ongoing departmental process improvement and policy development.
Participate in other departmental or institutional committee assignments as needed.
Facilitate office visits and outpatient procedures for the Division for Neuro-Oncology.