Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant | Advanced Practitioners - Radiology Assistant | Day | Full-Time

UF Health•Gainesville, FL

15d•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves assisting attending physicians in the care and management of patients across various hospital settings, including Inpatient units, the Emergency Department, clinics, and the Intensive Care Unit (ICU). Responsibilities include making patient rounds, contributing to daily care decisions, writing orders, interacting with consultants, and coordinating diagnostic tests and procedures. The position requires frequent bedside visits to assess patient status and direct care. In the Emergency Department, the role assists physicians with comprehensive medical care, consulting on patient treatment. In clinics, the role involves providing diagnostic and therapeutic healthcare, including taking medical histories, performing physical examinations, coordinating tests, prescribing medications, and educating patients. Other duties may include sharing call hours, phone coverage, and seeing admitted patients. Acute Care ARNP or PA is required for Emergency Department and ICU assignments.

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) in the State of Florida.
BLS is required.
Acute Care ARNP or PA Required (for ED 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 accordingly.
May see patients in the clinic environment.
Assists Emergency Department physicians in comprehensive medical care of patients.
Consults with the supervisory physician to determine the most appropriate care for patients.
Provides diagnostic and therapeutic health care coverage for patients in a clinic setting.
Takes medical histories, performs physical examinations, coordinates lab tests and diagnostic studies.
Prescribes medications and provides patient education regarding treatment plans.
May share call hours, provide phone coverage, and see admitted patients within the hospital.
Assists the attending ICU physician in the care and management of patients.