Sarasota Memorial Health Care System·Sarasota, Florida
The APRN II manages patient care in specialized acute care settings, including rounding on inpatients and performing complex diagnostics. They work within a multidisciplinary team to provide high-quality, cost-effective advanced nursing care.
The Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) reflects the mission, vision, and values of Sarasota Memorial Health Care System, adheres to the organization's Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines, and other regulatory and accreditation standards.
The APRN II typically works in a specialized acute care setting managing patient care, rounding on inpatients, and performing complex diagnostics, which can include critical care, Ortho, OB/GYN, Oncology, and Pediatrics.
An APRN is a registered nurse and therefore can perform all duties that are considered routine duties of a registered nurse.
In addition, an APRN holds a master's or doctoral degree.
The APRN functions as part of the multidisciplinary health team in accordance with privileges approved by the credentialing committee to provide high-quality, cost-effective advanced nursing care to patients within the APRN's scope of practice.
Required Qualifications
Require advanced degree from an accredited school or college of nursing
*Must have had a Medicare number in the State of Florida prior to 1/1/03; if not, must have a Master's Degree in nursing in addition to being a Registered Professional Nurse who is authorized by Florida to practice in accordance with state law.
Require approved APRN board certification**. **Must be certified as a APRN by a recognized national certifying body having established standards for APRN's. The following organizations are recognized national certifying bodies for the Nurse Practitioner: American Academy of Nurse Practitioners; American Nurses Credentialing Center; National Certification Corporation for Obstetric, Gynecologic and Neonatal Nursing Specialties; National Certification Board of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners & Nurses; Oncology Nurses Certification Corporation; Critical Care Certification Corporation; National Commission on Certification; and American Association of Heart Failure Nurses; and the American Midwifery Certification Board (AMCB).
M D: Masters Degree
Required License and Certs
FL APRN: Adv Practice Registered Nurse
Preferred License and Certs
As part of Sarasota Memorial Health Care System’s commitment to keeping people safe, all individuals providing care to vulnerable populations are required to undergo background screening through The Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse. https://info.flclearinghouse.com/
Market context
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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