Overview
Description
An Advanced Practice Provider IV (APP IV) is a direct patient care provider licensed in the State of Florida and/or Georgia
and provides medical services to patients as defined by their scope of practice and under the supervision of a physician
licensed to practice medicine in the State of Florida/Georgia. Clinical Area: Provides care primarily in the inpatient and/or
critical care, Labor & Delivery and/or emergency department settings /hospital-based setting
Responsibilities
Job Requirement:
Performs or assist with procedures of higher complexity in office, inpatient unit, operating room, or emergency
department. May perform first assist functions in the operating room setting. Call coverage may be required specific to
departmental needs
May provide education and instruction.
Monitoring or management of medical/ invasive devices and placement of devices within scope of practice. May manage
care of Pre-/ post- operative and pre-/ post- procedure patients.
Conducts high level evaluation and triage specific to the specialty/ subspecialty including patient histories, performs
physical examinations and/or diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, differential diagnoses, ordering of ancillary
studies, medical decision making, treatment and stabilization.
Formulates comprehensive health management plans for patients in collaboration with physicians, pharmacists, and
other medical professionals to include progress notes, narrative discharge summaries, consults, etc. Facilitates
patient participation in making health care decisions.
Contributes to the development, implementation, and expansion of programs and initiatives, including participation
in research activities, quality improvement projects, etc., as appropriate. Participates in professional development
opportunities and introduces innovation in practice where applicable.
Enters pertinent clinical information in the patient''s medical record in a timely and accurate manner and in accordance
with established compliance billing guidelines. Documents and closes open encounters, My Chart messages, and other
EMR communications in accordance with institutional requirements.
Educates and counsels patients/families regarding their health care, including routine health maintenance.
Calls and responds to consults, handles discharge planning, and schedules procedures routinely.
Actively participates in meetings, functions, events, and committees, as well as in a team of interdisciplinary health
care providers
Qualifications
Qualification:
Certification/Licensure:
Advanced Practice Nurse Practitioner License required or at time of hire
Physician Assistant License required at time of hire
Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) required at time of hire
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) preferred at time of hire
PALS Certified preferred at time of hire
New Grads in Orthopedics need to acquire their DEA within 90 days of hire
Education:
Masters Physician Assistant training program required or
Masters Nurse Practitioner required
Travel
Up to 25%
Additional Details
May be required to take call coverage
Experience:
2 years critical care, Labor & delivery/ED/OR care settings - preferred
Additional duties:
Additional duties as assigned may vary.
UFJPI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drugfree Workplace