Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant | Advanced Practitioners VAD FT Days

UF Health

$90K — $110K *
Hospitals & Medical Centers
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Master's degree in advanced nursing practice required
  • Minimum of three years nursing experience in critical care or transplantation preferred
  • Knowledgeable in transplant immunology and technical aspects of surgery
  • Eligible for DEA registration
  • Current APRN license in Florida required
  • Current BLS certification

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate patient care for heart transplant and heart failure patients
  • Assess patient health alterations and responses to treatment
  • Communicate relevant data to physician staff
  • Implement nursing interventions per established protocols
  • Anticipate complications in at-risk patients
  • Provide age-specific care based on patient requirements

Benefits

  • M-F schedule from 8a-4:30p
  • Occasional on-call duty required during off-hours
  • Supportive work environment focusing on organized patient care
Full Job Description
Ensures coordination and continuity of patient care for heart transplant and heart failure patients in order to maintain organized and efficient care and provide support to staff and other health care professionals. Responsible for identifying the patient's alterations in health; assessing the patient's response to treatment protocols; communicating appropriate data to physician staff; implementing nursing interventions based upon established treatment protocols; and anticipating potential outcomes for patients at risk for complications. Must demonstrate ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to age-specific needs and organ(s) transplanted and provide care according to protocols and within practice of nursing. Schedule: M-F 8a-4:30p. Occasional Call is required from 4:30-8a Qualifications Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:A minimum of a Master's degree in advanced nursing practice is required. Minimum of three years experience in nursing, preferably with experience in critical care, transplantation, or acute care experience with the relevant patient population (i.e. heart, liver, VAD, lung, kidney). For pediatric positions, 1 year of related experience must be in the pediatric setting: eligible for DEA registration. Must be knowledgeable in transplant immunology, technical aspects of surgery, interpretation of diagnostic and laboratory data, and clinical management of patients.Motor Vehicle Operator Designation:Employees in this position:Will not operate vehicles for an assigned business purposeNOTE: 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. Current BLS certification.

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