Nurse Practitioner; ACNP​/AGACNP​/Physician Assistant Surgical ICU

Overview

For Inpatient assignment, the nurse practitioner or PA assists the attending physician in the care and management of patients on inpatient units within the hospital. This includes making patient rounds, contributing to daily care decisions, writing orders, interacting with consultants, and facilitating and coordinating the scheduling of therapeutic and diagnostic tests and procedures. The practitioner will make frequent bedside visits to assess patient status and direct care accordingly, and may also see patients in the clinic environment.

For Emergency Department assignment, the practitioner assists the Emergency Department physicians in the comprehensive medical care of patients in the emergency department, chest pain observation unit, and any other role the supervisory physician deems appropriate and consistent with applicable law, hospital regulation, licensure, and clinical privileges. The incumbent will consult with the supervisory physician to determine the most appropriate care for patients.

Acute Care ARNP or PA required.

For Clinic assignment, under the supervision of an attending physician the practitioner provides diagnostic and therapeutic health care coverage for patients, which includes taking medical histories, performing physical examinations, coordinating lab tests and diagnostic studies, prescribing medications, and assisting patients with treatment plans and education. Other duties may include sharing call hours, providing phone coverage, and seeing admitted patients within the hospital.

For ICU assignment, the practitioner assists the attending ICU physician in the care and management of patients. Activities mirror those in inpatient units, with frequent bedside visits and direct care based on patient status. Acute Care ARNP or PA required.

Minimum

Education and Experience Requirements:

Master’s degree in Nursing.

Credentialing:
Must meet the 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.

• Adult ICUs – AGACNP required; ICU experience preferred.
• Emergency Medicine – AGACNP required;
  Emergency Medicine experience preferred.
• Pediatric ICU – PNP-AC required; NICU experience preferred.
• Neonatal ICU – NNP required; NICU experience preferred.
• Surgical/Operative Adult – APRN with RNFA required.
• Adult Clinic/Primary Care – AGACNP, AGPCNP, or FNP required.
• Pediatric Clinic/Primary Care – PNP or FNP required.
• Nurse Midwife – CNM or APRN with Florida license to practice midwifery required.
• Psychology/Psychiatry – PMHNP required.

Motor Vehicle Operator Designation:
Employees in this position will not operate vehicles for an assigned business purpose.

Licensure/Certification/Registration:
Current and clear license (or eligible to be licensed) as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) in the State of Florida. BLS is required.