Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant | Advanced Practitioners - Urology | Day | Full-Time | In Patient
About The Position
This role involves assisting attending physicians in the care and management of patients across various hospital settings, including Inpatient units, Emergency Departments, Clinics, and Intensive Care Units (ICUs). Responsibilities include making patient rounds, contributing to daily care decisions, writing orders, consulting with other specialists, and coordinating diagnostic tests and procedures. The position requires frequent bedside visits to assess patient status and direct care. In clinic settings, the role involves providing diagnostic and therapeutic healthcare, including taking medical histories, performing physical examinations, ordering tests, prescribing medications, and educating patients on treatment plans. The role may also involve sharing call hours and phone coverage.
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 or Physician Assistant 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 (PA) in the State of Florida.
- BLS is required.
Nice To Haves
- Acute Care ARNP or PA Required.
Responsibilities
- Assists the attending physician in the care and management of patients on Inpatient units.
- Makes patient rounds and 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.
- Assists Emergency Department physicians in comprehensive medical care.
- Provides diagnostic and therapeutic health care coverage for patients in a clinic environment.
- Takes medical histories and performs physical examinations.
- Coordinates lab tests and diagnostic studies.
- Prescribes medications and provides patient education on treatment plans.
- Shares call hours and phone coverage.
- Assists the attending ICU physician in the care and management of patients.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
