General Summary: The Pediatric APRN or Physician Assistant, under the supervision of the Physician, who acts as the collaborative practitioner, is responsible for: Performs newborn admissions, consultations, follow-up care, and discharge planning. Orders and interprets appropriate diagnostic tests for newborn patients, including routine laboratory studies and imaging. Provides education and counseling to newborn family members regarding the patient's condition, treatment plan, and discharge instructions. Monitors the newborn's clinical progress, evaluates response to treatment, and coordinates referrals to physicians or specialists as clinically indicated. Collaborate with physicians, nursing staff, and interdisciplinary team members to ensure consistent, high-quality newborn care and support. Knowledge and Skills Required: Enthusiastic team player with a collaborative approach to patient care. Demonstrates a genuine passion for caring for newborn patients and supporting their families. Consistently displays a compassionate, professional, and patient-centered demeanor. Successfully completes all pre-employment requirements, including a third-party background check and drug screening. Evaluates clinical processes and patient outcomes to support the delivery of high-quality, cost-effective healthcare. Actively contributes to an exceptional patient and family experience while fostering respectful, collaborative relationships with patients, families, physicians, and colleagues. Required Education/Experience: Master's degree from an accredited Pediatric Nurse Practitioner program required. Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) and Physician Assistant (PA-C) candidates with strong, relevant newborn clinical experience as an RN or PA will also be considered. Previous experience as a Pediatric Hospitalist APRN or PA-C with a primary focus on newborn care is preferred. Licensure, Certification, and Registration: Current, valid Florida APRN or PA-C license Certification by Pediatric Nursing Certification Board (PNCB) or NCCPA BLS, PALS, NRP certification
Overview Responsibilities In collaboration with a Physician, assumes total patient care for designated patients. Plans, implements, coordinates, and evaluates comprehensive care to ensure quality and continuity of care delivery. Qualifications Minimum Qualifications: Graduate of an advanced practice nursing program Advanced knowledge and skills in the delivery of nursing services Licensure/Certification/Registration: One of the following: Current Alabama RN license Current Multi State RN License in accordance with Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) for Alabama* *Infirmary Health abides by the NLC requirements and guidelines for the state of Alabama CRNP credentialed by the Alabama Board of Nursing and collaboration with physician approved by the Alabama Board of Medical Examiners After June 1, 2012, ACLS or BLS is required for hire
Overview For Inpatient assignment, assists the attending physician in the care and management of patients on Inpatient units within the hospital. This includes making patient rounds, contributing to the decisions for daily care, writing orders, interacting with consultants, and facilitating and coordinating the scheduling of therapeutic and diagnostic tests and procedures. Will make frequent bedside visits to assess the status of patients and direct care accordingly. May also see patients in the clinic environment. For Emergency Dept. assignment assists the Emergency Department physicians in the comprehensive medical care of the patient, in the emergency department and the chest pain observation unit and in any role the supervisory physician deems appropriate and consistent with applicable law, hospital regulation and 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 supervision of an attending physician this position will provide diagnostic and therapeutic health care coverage for patients which will include but not be limited to taking medical histories, performing physical examinations, coordinating lab tests, diagnostic studies, prescribing medications, and providing assistance to the patient regarding a plan of treatment and education. Other duties may include sharing call hours, phone coverage, and seeing admitted patients within the hospital. For ICU assignment, assists the attending ICU physician in the care and management of patients. This includes making patient rounds, contributing to the decisions for daily care, writing orders, interacting with consultants, and facilitating and coordinating the scheduling of therapeutic and diagnostic tests and procedures. Will make frequent bedside visits to assess the status of patients and direct care accordingly. Acute Care ARNP or PA Required. Qualifications Minimum Education and Experience Requirements: Master�s degree in Nursing. Credentialing: 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. Additional Requirements Specific Area or Specialty --/-- Additional Requirements: Adult ICUs --/-- AGACNP required. ICU Experience preferred. Emergency Medicine --/-- AGACNP required. Emergency Medicine Experience preferred. Pediatric ICU --/-- PNP-AC required. Neonatal ICU --/-- NNP or PNP-AC 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 NOTE: A frequent driver is defined as one who uses his/her personal or Shands automobile a) at least once daily, b) at least five individual trips per week or c) drives, on average, over 150 miles per week in the performance of his/her job. Licensure/Certification/Registration: Current and clear license as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) in the State of Florida. BLS is required.
