Nurse Practitioner (APRN) or Physician Assistant (PA)

Come Join our exciting team at the UCF Health – Orlando

Schedule Clinic - Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm

Benefits: Benefits Eligible

For more information on UCF Health benefits including cost go to: https://ucfhealth.com/careers/

Job Title Nurse Practitioner (APRN) or Physician Assistant (PA)

Reports To The APRN/PA position will report directly to the Practice Administrator and Medical Director, UCF Health

Position Summary

Responsible for providing general medical care for patients under the direction of a Physician. Assesses patients during routine office visits and physical exams. Recommends diagnostic tests, drug therapy, and medical treatments as appropriate. Refers more serious cases to the supervising Physician . Writes patient care plans and ensures that all required medical information is current, complete, and accurate. Provides support to area personnel and communicates significant concerns to management. Projects the clinic’s professional reputation.

Responsibilities:

Assumes responsibility for the effective delivery of assigned medical care.

• Reviews patient care plans, charts, and records.

• Assesses patients during routine office visits. Diagnoses common illnesses and recommends care procedures, treatments, medications, and drug therapy as appropriate.

• Orders routine diagnostic tests and assists patients in arranging appointments. Discusses and explains procedures.

• Conducts physical examinations and assesses and records the general health of patients.

• Recommends preventive practices, dietary requirements, and healthy living guidelines to patients.

• Prescribes routine drug therapy in accordance with established protocol. Thoroughly explains drug benefits, side effects, and potential reactions.

• Refers more complex cases to supervising Physician for consultation. Directs patients to Physician Specialists, as necessary.

• Assists Physicians during examination and treatment of patients. Prepares rooms, sterile instruments, bandages, and other medical supplies, as necessary.

Assumes responsibility for establishing and maintaining effective professional relations with patients, families, and external caregivers.

• Oversees appointment bookings, ensuring that preference is given to patients in emergency situations; maintains timely flow of patients.

• Demonstrates and promotes patient centered care.

• Resolves urgent care problems and complaints.

• Ensures patients and families are properly educated and informed of care procedures.

• Gathers information from families and caregivers to identify concerns, priorities, and resources.

Assumes responsibility for maintaining and updating patient charts and records.

• Formulates and updates patient care plans; orders, prepares, and inspects patients' charts; posts tests and examination results. Observes, records and reports patient's condition and reaction to drugs and treatments to physicians; administers prescribed medications as directed.

Assumes responsibility for establishing and maintaining effective working relations with Physicians, medical staff, area personnel, and management.

• Assists with the preparation of equipment and aids physician during treatment, examination, and testing of patients.
• Provides support and assistance to assigned Physicians, nurses, and area staff, as necessary.
• Communicates regularly with team members.
• Keeps management informed of area activities and of any significant problems.

Education:

Master’s degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program –or- graduate of a physician assistant program approved by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA)

Work Experience

Five years to eight years of similar or related experience.

Certification

• Current Licensure through the Florida Board of Nurse Examiners OR Physician Assistant license by the Florida State Medical Board or the ability to obtain prior to employment
• Valid DEA license or the ability to obtain one prior to employment
• Annual CPR, OSHA, HIPPA training/certifications.
• Other certifications as required.

Benefits: Benefits Eligible

For more information on UCF Health benefits including cost go to: https://ucfhealth.com/careers/