APRN

PHYSICIANS GROUP SERVICES, PA•Orange Park, FL

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Coastal Health is seeking a compassionate and experienced Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) to join its Primary Care team serving Clay County, Florida. Coastal Health is a multispecialty medical group with locations throughout Jacksonville and Southeast Georgia, committed to quality, patient-centered care and serving its communities. The role suits a provider who enjoys building relationships with patients, promoting wellness, and collaborating with a healthcare team. The APRN provides comprehensive primary care, evaluates and manages acute and chronic conditions, develops individualized treatment plans, orders and interprets diagnostic tests, and prescribes medications within the scope of practice. The position also includes preventive care and patient education, timely electronic medical record documentation, and adherence to clinical guidelines, regulations, and practice protocols. The work takes place in exam rooms and medical offices in a clinic environment. It involves frequent exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, medicinal preparations, and other clinic conditions. Physical demands include standing and walking for extended periods, carrying items up to 10 pounds, occasionally lifting or moving up to 100 pounds, and working under stress in emergencies; working hours may occasionally be irregular.

Requirements

Current Florida Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) license in good standing.
Current state registered nurse license.
Current state license as an advanced registered nurse practitioner with prescriptive authority.
Successful completion of advanced practitioner training and certification as a practitioner (general or specialized) from an approved nurse practitioner program.
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN).
Current CPR certification.
Minimum of three years of professional nursing experience in a clinic setting.
Knowledge of advanced nursing practice, including medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, pathophysiology, pharmacology and therapeutics, nutrition, behavioral factors, psychosocial and family systems, diagnostic testing, and clinical decision-making.
Knowledge of professional nursing theory, practices, regulations, and ethics related to patient care.
Knowledge of medical equipment and instruments used to administer patient care and of common safety hazards and precautions in a clinical work environment.
Knowledge of health promotion, health-risk identification, patient education, community and professional resources, and practice management systems including EHRs.
Strong oral and written communication, interviewing, documentation, case management, time management, problem-solving, crisis intervention, multitasking, and organizational skills.
Ability to analyze complex data, draw conclusions, and interpret, adapt, and apply guidelines and procedures.
Ability to use Microsoft Office, including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel, and appropriate practice management software.
Ability to perform the physical and mental tasks normally associated with a Nurse Practitioner, including extended standing and walking, lifting and carrying, and working under stress in emergency situations.

Nice To Haves

At least two years of primary care experience; the posting describes this as preferred.
Two years of nurse practitioner experience preferred.
National certification appropriate to the provider's population focus.
Experience with electronic medical records.

Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive primary care services to patients.
Conduct patient evaluations, physical examinations, and medical histories.
Diagnose and manage acute and chronic medical conditions.
Develop and implement individualized treatment plans.
Order and interpret diagnostic tests and laboratory results.
Prescribe medications and treatments within the scope of practice.
Provide preventive care, health education, and wellness counseling.
Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record.
Collaborate with physicians and other healthcare professionals to ensure quality patient care.
Follow applicable clinical guidelines, regulatory requirements, and practice protocols.
Use clinical judgment, nursing methods, and appropriate emergency response and investigatory procedures.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, clinical staff, and the public.