AGACNP/PA-C - Medical Hospitalist - Night Shift

About the role

Sarasota Memorial First Physicians Group is looking to employ an AGACNP or PA-C to join the Medical Hospitalist Group on the West Coast of Florida. Sarasota is located approximately 60 minutes south of Tampa. The area is known for the arts, great restaurants, world-class beaches, excellent schools and a wide variety of activities for all ages. The Medical Hospitalist Group, with over 80+ Physicians and APPs, is known for its strong teamwork and fun working environment.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Full time, APP position to join the night shift—12-hour shifts (7:00 PM to 7:00 AM), 13 shifts per month.
• The APP will cover floor calls answering questions or assist nursing or other departments with the care of the group's patients.
• Supervising Physicians are in house for the entire shift for support.
• Will attend codes and rapid responses with supervising Physician if needed.
• Will assist with admissions and consults when time permits.
• No call is required.

Requirements

• Current NCCPA or ANCC certification required and must also have an active license by the State of Florida by the time of hire.
• Board Certified Physician Assistant, Board Certified Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner who has active, relevant and routine experience in 2 of the last 4 years (defined as at least 500 acute care inpatient encounters over two years).
• Board Certified Adult/Family Nurse Practitioner, who has active, relevant, and routine experience in 2 of the last 4 years (defined as at least 1,000 acute care inpatient encounters over two years).
• 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.)
• Approved APRN board certification** (**Must be certified as an APRN by a recognized national certifying body having established standards for APRNs.)
• ACLS Advanced Cardiac Life Support
• BLS Basic Life Support

Qualifications

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Knowledge of state, federal and local health care agencies and programs.
• Ability to work independently and effectively with physicians and other allied health personnel in the hospital and/or office setting.
• Demonstrated clinical competency skills.
• Demonstrated knowledge of pharmacology as it relates to health care practice and current prescription writing skills/DEA licensing.
• Demonstrated skills in documentation in medical records to substantiate accurate billing.
• Demonstrated written & verbal communication & strong analytical skills.
• Effective interaction skills to ensure the successful care of patients in the clinical setting.
• Effective leadership and strong interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of relevant state and federal laws, statutes and regulations.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary, plus night shift differential.
• No contract or non-compete clause—candidates sign offer letters only.
• Full array of benefits offered including health, dental, vision, long term disability, PTO, 403B Retirement Plan and much more.
• As an employee of a public, State of Florida organization, APPs are entitled to sovereign immunity.
• We are a Nonprofit 501(c)(3). APPs can participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program if employed by the group.
• No state tax in Florida.