Master's degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program
5 to 8 years of similar or related clinical experience preferred
Current and unrestricted Florida APRN license
Current CPR/BLS certification
Completion of required OSHA, HIPAA, safety, and other organizational training
Responsibilities
Review patient care plans, charts, and records
Assess patients during routine office visits and diagnose common illnesses
Order routine diagnostic tests and assist patients in arranging appointments
Conduct physical examinations and record general health assessments
Recommend preventive practices and healthy living guidelines
Prescribe routine drug therapy and explain benefits and side effects
Refer complex cases to supervising Physician and direct patients to specialists
Collaborate with healthcare team members and communicate patient-care concerns
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits package
Opportunities for continuing education
Participation in quality improvement initiatives
Supportive work environment with a focus on patient care
No weekend shifts, promoting work-life balance
Full Job Description
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/
