Pregnancy and Wellness Center Advanced Practice Provider

Sarasota Memorial Health Care System • Sarasota, FL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Sarasota Memorial Health Care System is seeking to employ two (2) APPs to work in a newly renovated practice located on Clark Road. The Sarasota Memorial Pregnancy and Wellness Center will see both routine and high-risk OB patients. The clinic space has seven exam rooms, two ultrasound rooms, two Non-Stress Test (NST) bays with an accompanying exam bay if needed. SMH OB Hospitalist Group will be responsible for all deliveries. Sarasota Memorial Hospital is listed among U.S. News’ 50 Best Hospitals for Obstetrics/Gynecology Care for 2025 -2026, performed over 4,500 deliveries a year. Sarasota Memorial also received Level III Maternal Care Verification from the Joint Commission in collaboration with the American College of Obstetrics. SMH is the system’s 897-bed flagship facility with a CMS 5-star rating for its overall quality and is the only hospital in Florida and one of just 33 across the nation to maintain its top rating since 2016. The Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) reflects the mission, vision, and values of Sarasota Memorial Health Care System, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines, and other regulatory and accreditation standards. The APRN II typically work in a set acute care setting managing patient care which can include critical care, Ortho, OB/GYN, Oncology, and Pediatrics. An APRN is a registered nurse and therefore can perform all duties that are considered routine duties of a registered nurse. In addition, an APRN holds a master’s or doctoral degree. The APRN functions as part of the multidisciplinary health team in accordance with privileges approved by the credentialing committee to provide high-quality, cost-effective advanced nursing care to patients within the APRN’s scope of practice.

Requirements

• Licensed as an APRN or PA-C in Florida.
• Graduate of an accredited program.
• High Risk Obstetrics experience preferred.
• Require 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.
• Require approved APRN board certification.
• Must be certified as a APRN by a recognized national certifying body having established standards for APRN’s. The following organizations are recognized national certifying bodies for the Nurse Practitioner: American Academy of Nurse Practitioners; American Nurses Credentialing Center; National Certification Corporation for Obstetric, Gynecologic and Neonatal Nursing Specialties; National Certification Board of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners & Nurses; Oncology Nurses Certification Corporation; Critical Care Certification Corporation; National Commission on Certification; and American Association of Heart Failure Nurses.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Provide routine obstetric patient care.
• See new intake visits with assessment for high risk or routine care.
• Clinic visits to include OB Visits (20+weeks), postpartum visits, Nexplanon and IUD insertion/removal, and same day.
• Order laboratory and diagnostic testing and interpret results.
• Prescribe, administer, and dispense medications and other
• Coordinates treatment and makes appropriate referrals to other health providers as
• Manage patient call backs and communicating results.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits - health, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, 403B Retirement Plan
• No contract or non-compete clause, candidates sign offer letters only.
• As an employee of a public, State of Florida organization, Advanced Practice Providers are entitled to sovereign immunity .
• We are a Nonprofit 501(c)(3) . Employees can participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program when employed by the group.
• No state income tax in Florida.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level