We're Hiring: Nurse Practitioner (APRN) Location: UCF Health Orlando, Florida Multiple Locations East Orlando & Lake Nona
Employment Type: Full-Time
Schedule: Monday • Friday 8am • 5pm No Weekends
What You'll Do As a Nurse Practitioner, you will provide comprehensive medical care under the direction and collaboration of our physicians. Your responsibilities will include:
- 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.
- Collaborating closely with physicians, nurses, medical assistants, and other members of the healthcare team.
- Communicating significant patient-care concerns or operational issues to appropriate leadership.
- Participating in meetings, committees, continuing education, and quality improvement initiatives as requested.
What We're Looking For We're looking for a healthcare professional who combines strong clinical skills with compassion, excellent communication, and a commitment to providing an outstanding patient experience.
The ideal candidate will demonstrate:
- Strong clinical assessment, diagnostic, and problem-solving skills.
- A patient-centered approach to healthcare.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- The ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
- Strong organization and attention to detail.
- The ability to work independently while recognizing when physician consultation or specialty referral is appropriate.
- Knowledge of diagnosing and treating routine illnesses.
- Knowledge of drug therapy benefits and side effects.
- Understanding of clinic policies, safety precautions, infection control and established medical procedures.
Education & Experience - Master's degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
- 5 to 8 years of similar or related clinical experience preferred.
Licensure & Certifications - Current and unrestricted Florida APRN license, as applicable to the position.
- Current CPR/BLS certification as required.
- Completion of required OSHA, HIPAA, safety, and other organizational training.
- Additional certifications as required for the position.
Benefits: Benefits Eligible
- For more information on UCF Health benefits including cost go to: https://ucfhealth.com/careers/
