Advance Practice Registered Nurse (APRN)

Palms Medical Group•Live Oak, FL

8h•Onsite

About The Position

Palms Medical Group (PMG) is a not-for-profit, Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) dedicated to serving underserved populations by offering affordable primary care and preventative services. Established in 1971, PMG is expanding and provides a wide array of services including family medicine, pediatrics, dental, behavioral health, and prenatal care. The organization emphasizes accessible care through same-day scheduling, weekend appointments, and bilingual staff, operating in communities across North Florida. PMG is also recognized as a Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH), focusing on continuity of care and strong patient relationships. The work environment is described as friendly, compassionate, and professional, with staff taking pride in their community contributions. The Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) at PMG works independently or in collaboration with other healthcare professionals to deliver specialized services. APRN duties are tailored to the family unit, encompassing direct care, health promotion, disease prevention, and counseling throughout a patient's lifespan.

Requirements

Must be organized, a self-starter and detailed oriented.
Job duties require the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Expected to travel and cover other sites during provider absences.
Expected to coach, mentor and train clinical staff.
Follow Safety and OSHA requirements.
Maintain appropriate certifications.
Undergo credentialing, utilization and peer reviews.
Employee will be expected to navigate and operate Microsoft Office suite products, including Word and Excel.
Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner Program.
Current and Valid APRN license in the State of Florida.
Current BLS (basic life support) Certification.
Effectively and tactfully communicates complex and/or technical information to co-workers, patients and/or vendors.

Responsibilities

Provide necessary medical services to patients of PMG within his/her field of training in accordance with stated policies, procedures and protocols of PMG.
Identify him/herself as an APRN and wear identification badge at all times.
Exhibit professionalism when greeting and treating patients in the clinic.
Educate, counsel and guide patients on disease prevention and healthy lifestyle habits.
Prescribe medication under as defined by State and Federal laws within their scope of practice.
Develop treatment plans for acute and chronic diseases.
Preform diagnostic tests, screening evaluations and conduct patient exams.
Provide other services as granted by delineation of privileges.
Be available for contact after hours to treat or triage medical conditions.
Share in providing coverage for extended office hours of PMG as approved by the Board of Directors.
Read and adhere to the Provider Policy Manual.
Assist in medical data collection for UDS and grant applications.
Participate in QA/QI activities as directed by the CMO.
Agree to carry out all required responsibilities of the corporation relative to patient charges, third party reimbursement, etc.
Maintain the electronic health record (EHR) as per current PMG policies and procedures.
Advise the appropriate member of management as defined by the institutions organizational chart, of any problems you perceive with PMG operations.
Participate in community service and health promotion programs.
Participate in the review of all medical policies, procedures and protocols.
Perform any other duty assigned by CMO or CEO to improve the efficiency of PMG.