Advanced Practice Registered Nurse - Peds ID

Apply now Job no: 538433 Work type: Staff Full-Time Location: Jacksonville Campus Categories: Nursing Department:30090000 - JX-PEDIATRICS-JACKSONVILLE Classification Title Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Job Description As an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN), this position is responsible for both direct care and case management to adolescent, adult and pediatric patients with infectious diseases and HIV, including inpatient at Wolfson Children’s Hospital and UF Health. The APRN will work within established protocol/scope of practice established mutually with licensed medical professionals. The APRN will participate in the clinical care of patients, including patients enrolled in research trials, under the general supervision of the physician. The position is also responsible for assisting with specific medical program, research and clinical operations for the care coordination of pediatric, adult, and adolescent patients in a multi-disciplinary outpatient medical clinic (UF CARES); counseling patients regarding their health; and providing primary and specialty care to HIV infected and affected patients. * Assesses and manages patients, including diagnostic and therapeutic interventions utilizing appropriate consultation and established protocols. * Establishes plan of care with patient and family that maximizes health potential. * Prescribes medications and/or recommends medications and treatments to patients and performs procedures within the scope of practice for APRN. * Facilitates patient participation in health and medical care providing information needed to make health decisions and choices (Collaborates with Physicians, Pharmacists, and other Medical Professionals). * Participates as a team member in the provision of health and medical care, interacting with professional colleagues to provide comprehensive care. * Accurately documents patient information in EPIC EMR and adheres to policies regarding timeliness, compliance, and confidentiality. * Collects data; interprets lab, radiology, and pathology reports to formulate a diagnosis and progress in treatment. * Operates within the Scope of Practice for APRN. * Provides health education and utilizes community resource opportunities for the individual and/or family, including staff. * Contributes to the development, implementation, and expansion of programs and initiatives. * Provides care to patients on research protocols. Explains research protocols to participants; responds to patient inquiries regarding protocol; schedules patient participation; ensures compliance with research protocols; informs referring physicians of protocol requirements. Discusses studies with patients and study coordinators, and answers questions as they arise. * Implements protocol requirements. * Facilitates patient consents. Identifies appropriate subject groups for research participation: determines eligibility, prepares Institutional Review Board applications, obtains informed consent, and enrolls patients in study; submits protocols to Institutional Review Board. * Completes medical visits. Applies an advanced knowledge of a medical specialty area to assess patient reaction to treatment and/or medication and recommend course of action within the research parameters to the principal investigator. * Provides quality monitoring for documentations of patient’s visits and adherence to protocol requirements. * Assists research coordinators with completing CRFs/eCRFs. * Serves as a resource to research coordinators. * Serves as an advocate to all patients and assures their safety. Expected Salary $110,000 to $130,000 annually depending on education and experience Minimum Requirements Masters’ degree with a major in nursing or another health-related area. Licensure as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse in the State of Florida. Preferred Qualifications * Master's degree with appropriate training as a Nurse Practitioner from an accredited program. * Experience in ambulatory care setting preferred. * HIV experience preferred. * Experience with both children and adult patients. Special Instructions To Applicants This is a time-limited position. Time limited positions are based on circumstances, such as funding sources, which control the length of time for which the position is available. Background Check is Required. To be considered you must upload your Cover Letter, Resume/CV, and 3 References. University of Florida College of Medicine – Jacksonville: Visit this link to watch the video. Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date. This requisition has been reposted. Previous applicants are still under consideration and need not reapply. Health Assessment Required: Yes. Advertised: 15 May 2026 Eastern Daylight Time Applications close: 29 May 2026 Eastern Daylight Time Back to search results Apply nowRefer a friend Whatsapp Facebook LinkedIn Email App