Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant, OB/GYN

Under indirect supervision, the incumbent will manage women’s health care, focusing particularly on pregnancy, childbirth, the post-partum period, care of the newborn and the family planning and gynecologic needs of women. The incumbent will practice within the health care system and perform consultation, collaborative management or referral, as indicated by the health status of the client. They will practice in accord with the Standards for the Practice of Midwifery as defined by the American College of Nurse-Midwives. Duties and responsibilities include:

• Providing direct prenatal, intrapartum, post-partum and/or well-women patient services and primary care to low to moderate risk obstetrical and gynecological patients.
• Participating in the education of medical, midwifery, nursing students, clinical staff, residents, fellows, peers and others.
• Participating in division and/or other research and ongoing quality assurance and improvement activities.
• Following established departmental policies, procedures and objectives; continuous quality improvement objectives; and safety, environmental and/or infection control standards.
• Performing miscellaneous job-related duties, as assigned.

May be required to work on-call or on-continuous-roster on a 24-hour, 7-day basis.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

• Master’s degree in nursing.

Credentialing:

• Must meet requirements set forth by the Medical Staff Office to obtain and retain privileges to practice as an advanced practice registered nurse within UF Health Shands Hospital and/or the Shands UF HealthCare Network, as applicable.

Additional Requirements: Specific Area or Specialty -/- Additional Requirements:

Nurse Midwife -/

• – CNM or APRN with Florida license to practice midwifery required.

Licensure/Certification/Registration:

• Current and clear license as an advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) in the state of Florida.
• BLS is required.