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Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant | Advanced Practitioners VAD FT Days

UF Health·Gainesville, Florida

Full Time·On Site·2-5 yrs·Posted 7 days ago
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About the role

Coordinates and ensures continuity of care for heart transplant and heart failure patients. Responsible for assessing patient responses to treatment, implementing nursing interventions, and communicating data to physicians.

Overview

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.

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Location
Gainesville, Florida
Posted
Jul 20, 2026
Closes
Jun 23, 2027
Application
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UF Health

University of Florida Health is a world-class academic health center in Florida, encompassing hospitals, physician practices, colleges, centers, institutes, programs and services across northeast and north-central Florida. UF Health represents the shared vision and commitment to...

IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypeNonprofit
Size10,001+ employees
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In Florida, advanced-practice roles typically see steady demand in settings that need licensed Nurse Practitioners with broad patient-care skills. These positions are competitive because employers often look for board certification, current BLS, and experience with both adult and pediatric IV therapy, while benefits such as medical, dental, vision, disability coverage, and tuition reimbursement can strengthen an offer. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your license, certification, and pediatric/adult care experience match the posting before applying.

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