Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant II - Neurology

Mayo Clinic • Jacksonville, FL

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About The Position

This position supports the Division for Neuro-Oncology by facilitating office visits and outpatient procedures. In an authorized setting, such as a clinic or hospital, the Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant provides patient care that may include obtaining histories, performing physical examinations and outpatient consultations, ordering and performing diagnostic or therapeutic procedures, formulating diagnostic impressions, and developing and implementing treatment plans. The role also monitors therapeutic interventions, provides counseling and education, makes appropriate referrals, and prescribes and dispenses medication in accordance with Florida law and department policies.

The practitioner assesses patient data and interprets information in relation to age-specific needs. The position also assists with departmental process improvement and policy development and may take on other departmental or institutional committee assignments as needed. New graduates are welcome to apply. The role requires flexibility and willingness to handle extended hours and on-call responsibilities, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, if needed.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

• Support the Division for Neuro-Oncology by facilitating office visits and outpatient procedures.
• Obtain patient histories and perform physical examinations.
• Perform outpatient consultations.
• Order and perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
• Formulate diagnostic impressions and develop and implement treatment plans.
• Monitor the effectiveness of therapeutic interventions.
• Provide 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 data and appropriately interpret information in relation to age-specific needs.
• Assist with departmental process improvement and policy development.
• Complete other departmental or institutional committee assignments as needed.

Benefits

• Multiple medical plan options.
• Dental coverage through Delta Dental or a reimbursement account for flexible coverage.
• Affordable vision plan with a national network.
• HSA and FSA pre-tax savings accounts for eligible expenses.
• Competitive retirement package.
• Continuing education and advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level