General | Day | Full-Time

UF Health•Gainesville, FL

5d•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves assisting attending physicians in the care and management of patients across various settings including Inpatient units, Emergency Departments, Clinics, and Intensive Care Units (ICU). Responsibilities include making patient rounds, contributing to daily care decisions, writing orders, interacting with consultants, and coordinating diagnostic tests and procedures. The position may also involve seeing patients in a clinic environment, making frequent bedside visits, and potentially sharing call hours and phone coverage. Specific assignments may require Acute Care ARNP or PA certification.

Requirements

Master's degree in Nursing or Physician Assistant.
Must meet requirements set forth by the Medical Staff Office to obtain and retain privileges to practice as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse within UF Health Shands Hospital and/or the Shands UF Healthcare Network, as applicable.
Current and clear license as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) or Physician Assistant in the State of Florida.
BLS is required.
Acute Care ARNP or PA Required (for Emergency Dept. and ICU assignments).

Responsibilities

Assists the attending physician in the care and management of patients on Inpatient units.
Makes patient rounds, contributes to decisions for daily care, writes orders, and interacts with consultants.
Facilitates and coordinates the scheduling of therapeutic and diagnostic tests and procedures.
Makes frequent bedside visits to assess patient status and direct care.
May see patients in the clinic environment.
Assists Emergency Department physicians in comprehensive medical care.
Consults with supervisory physician to determine the most appropriate care for patients.
Provides diagnostic and therapeutic health care coverage in a clinic setting.
Takes medical histories, performs physical examinations, and coordinates lab tests and diagnostic studies.
Prescribes medications and provides patient assistance regarding treatment plans and education.
Assists the attending ICU physician in the care and management of patients.
Shares call hours and phone coverage.
Sees admitted patients within the hospital.