Nurse Practitioner I

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

Are you an experienced Nurse Practitioner looking for an opportunity to provide meaningful, patient-centered care while working alongside a collaborative team of healthcare professionals?

UCF Health is seeking a compassionate, skilled, and motivated Nurse Practitioner (APRN) to join our clinical team. In this role, you will have the opportunity to build relationships with patients, provide comprehensive care, and work closely with physicians and other healthcare professionals to promote positive health outcomes.

If you are passionate about delivering high-quality care and value teamwork, professionalism, and an exceptional patient experience, we would love to hear from you.

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.

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.

• 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, 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.

At UCF Health, you'll be part of a team committed to providing exceptional care and creating a positive experience for every patient. You'll have the opportunity to work in a collaborative clinical environment where your knowledge, experience, and contributions are valued.

We are looking for someone who doesn't just want their next job, but wants an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patients and the healthcare team around them.

Benefits: Benefits Eligible

• For more information on UCF Health benefits including cost go to: https://ucfhealth.com/careers/