University of Florida logo
University of Florida
Gainesville, Florida

Adv Reg Nurse Practitioner

Nurse PractitionerIncludes callFull-Time Physician-Supervised State

Listed compensation

$110K - $120K

The week · per this posting

Ask the employer about the work setting, weekend coverage, nights and shift pattern and time off.

Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Classification Title

Adv Reg Nurse Practitioner

Classification Minimum Requirements

Masters' degree with a major in nursing or another health-related area. Licensed as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse in accordance with Chapter 464, Florida Statutes.

Job Description

The Opportunity

The UF Student Health Care Center is currently seeking two dedicated and experienced Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioners (APRN) to join our team.

This position involves providing comprehensive psychiatric care and consultation services for students facing various mental health challenges, including general issues, trauma, eating disorders, and substance abuse. Additionally, the role includes maintaining clinical records and participating in after-hours psychiatric emergency services, serving the UF student community, and collaborating with various campus entities.

The Essential Functions of the positions are as follows:

Assessment, Diagnosis, Treatment & Consultation Services

Provides psychiatric assessment, diagnosis, medication evaluation, treatment, follow-up care, and crisis intervention/emergency services for students with general mental health issues as well as those with trauma, eating disorders, and alcohol/substance abuse issues.

Provides psychiatric consultation services, as requested, to Counseling and Wellness Center (CWC) therapy staff, Student Health Care Center (SHCC) medical providers, student groups, and faculty and staff within the UF community (i. e., Housing and Residence Education, Dean of Students Office, Disability Resource Center, RecSports, University Athletic Association, UF Police Department, etc.).

Documentation

Maintains clinical records on findings and treatments following established charting guidelines.

Emergency/Urgency Duties

Provides regular back-up and after-hours psychiatric emergency/urgent duties with other Student Health Psychiatry (SHP).

About Student Health Care Psychiatry

UF Student Health Care Center Psychiatry (SHP) is committed to addressing mental, emotional, and behavioral conditions through a comprehensive range of services, including psychiatric evaluations, treatment planning, coordination of care with other professionals, and medication management. Embracing a Collaborative Care Model, SHP integrates psychiatry, therapy, and general medical services to improve patient outcomes, control costs, and reduce mental health stigma.

About the Student Health Care Center (SHCC)

The mission of the SHCC is to help every student achieve optimal health in pursuing personal and academic success.

Our vision is to be the preferred healthcare provider for University of Florida students as a nationally recognized leader in the collegiate health specialty.

The SHCC is fully accredited by the AAAHC and is located in a state-of-the-art WELL-certified building on UF’s campus. Medical services offered at the SHCC include primary care, sports medicine, urgent care, gynecology, psychiatry, allergy/immunization clinic, and travel medicine. Radiology, pharmacy, lab, and physical therapy are also on site.

Learn more about SHCC here https://shcc.ufl.edu/ [https://shcc.ufl.edu/]

About the University of Florida

UF is one of the nation’s top universities and a dynamic and rewarding place to work. UF is in Gainesville, one of Florida’s most livable cities.

Known for its natural attractions (wetlands, forests, springs, wildlife) and cultural offerings (music, theater, visual arts, and historic districts), the area also is gaining a reputation as a thriving hub for high-tech start-ups, as well as invention and research collaborations. We are excited about what’s happening here and know you will want to be a part of it.

The City of Gainesville

The Guide to Greater Gainesville shares all that you need to learn about the Heart of Florida, including neighborhood and city information, schools and zoning, culture and leisure, sports and fitness, healthcare and much more. Learn more at https://guidetogreatergainesville.com/ [https://guidetogreatergainesville.com/]

Expected Salary

$110k - $120k annually

Required Qualifications

  • Licensed as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse in accordance with Chapter 464, Florida Statutes, with the appropriate specialization in psychiatry/mental health.
  • Certification in an area of specialization is required for credentialing through UFHealth. These are reviewed annually.
  • Must maintain Health Provider CPR certification

Preferred

  • Two years of appropriate experience
  • Adept at dealing with the problems of a college age population, consultation/outreach, development theories of the adolescent and adult, and be able to understand the individual in the context of a diverse social/cultural milieu.
  • Should have personal attributes that enable them to facilitate effective interpersonal relationships and communicate with colleagues and patients as well as a wide range of students, faculty, staff and administrators.
  • Experienced in trauma, eating disorders, and alcohol/substance abuse with college student populations.
  • Demonstrated skill in working well under pressure to prioritize and manage a multitude of clinical situations.
  • Integrative knowledge of EPIC and Titanium medical record systems with ability to maintain and manage confidential information in accordance with HIPAA and FERPA.
  • Self-motivated, self-directed, highly organized, and detail-oriented.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Employment with the University of Florida is contingent upon the results of a criminal background check.

Special Instructions to Applicants

In order to be considered, you must upload your cover letter, resume/CV, and a list of at least 3 references.

This position is open until filled. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the job is filled.

This requisition has been reposted. Previous applicants are still under consideration and need not reapply.

This requisition will be used to two multiple positions.

Health Assessment Required: Yes

Key Responsibilities

The Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner will provide comprehensive psychiatric assessment, diagnosis, and treatment for students, including crisis intervention and medication management. The role also involves collaborating with campus entities and maintaining clinical records in accordance with established guidelines.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's degree in nursing or a health-related field and be licensed as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse in Florida. Certification in psychiatry/mental health and current Health Provider CPR certification are required.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Clinical documentationTrauma-informed careEating disorder treatmentSubstance abuse counselingPatient treatment planningHIPAA complianceFERPA complianceEPIC medical record systemTitanium medical record system

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Adv Reg Nurse Practitioner at University of Florida a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Psychiatry nurse practitioner listings evaluated on our platform.

Psychiatry — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

Of the 50 active Psychiatry listings this role was benchmarked against, 22% are remote, 58% have no call, 76% require no weekends.

Psychiatry pay on WeekdayDoc is down 3.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Florida is 103.4 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$115k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $111k in an average-cost state. 58.1% of Florida clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Location & Logistics

Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$115k midpoint, that is roughly $5k–$8k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

Top Nurse Practitioner Jobs

37 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution37 jobs · 30 employers

13
<$140k
8
$140k-160k
10
$160k-180k
3
$180k-200k
3
$200k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks32 jobs · 30 employers

401k / retirement match
88%
CME allowance
59%
Sign-on bonus
50%
Loan repayment
6%
Relocation assistance
6%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner/ Outpatient clinic/Full-Time Employment/The Villages

Harmony United Psychiatric Care · The Villages, Florida

$180k–$220k
#2

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner/ Outpatient clinic/Full-Time Employment/Winter Garden

Harmony United Psychiatric Care · Winter Garden, Florida

$180k–$220k
#3

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC)

$106k-$216k
#4

Telehealth Nurse Practitioner

$156k-$187k
+ 35 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 6.4this job 6.0
Better work-life than 50% of Psychiatry (NP) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 2,033 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes call

Living in Gainesville

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$295k≈ 2.7× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,618/mo≈ 18% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
19 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
96.7
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Gainesville, FL metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

University of Florida logo

About University of Florida

Hospitals and Health Care
Gainesville, FL
5,001-10,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health insurance (likely)
Dental and vision (likely)
Retirement (likely)
PTO (likely)