APRN

Coastal Health•Orange Park, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Coastal Health is seeking a compassionate and experienced Advanced Practice Registered Nurse to join its Primary Care team serving Clay County, Florida. The role provides comprehensive, patient-centered care, with an emphasis on building relationships, promoting wellness, and collaborating with a healthcare team. The posting describes an experienced provider with at least two years of primary care experience as the ideal candidate. The qualifications section also lists a minimum of three years of professional nursing experience in a clinic setting, plus two years of nurse practitioner experience preferred. The position requires an MSN, completion of advanced practitioner training and certification through an approved nurse practitioner program, current Florida nursing and advanced practice licenses with prescriptive authority, and current CPR certification. The work takes place in exam rooms and medical offices and involves standard medical examination equipment and a computer or health information management system. The role may involve exposure to common clinic hazards, extensive standing and walking, lifting and carrying items, and working under stress in emergency situations; working hours may occasionally be irregular.

Requirements

Current Florida Advanced Practice Registered Nurse license in good standing.
Current state registered nurse license.
Current state advanced registered nurse practitioner license with prescriptive authority.
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN).
Successful completion of advanced practitioner training and certification as a general or specialized practitioner from an approved nurse practitioner program.
National certification appropriate to the provider's population focus.
Current CPR certification.
Minimum three years of professional nursing experience in a clinic setting.
Strong clinical assessment, communication, and decision-making skills.
Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with a healthcare team.
Commitment to delivering compassionate, high-quality patient care.
Knowledge of advanced nursing practice, medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, pathophysiology, pharmacology and therapeutics, nutrition, behavioral factors, psychosocial and family systems, diagnostic testing, interpretation of results, clinical decision-making, and alternative treatment modalities.
Knowledge of professional nursing practices and regulations, nursing ethics, medical equipment and instruments, workplace safety, health promotion, health-risk identification, patient education, and community, professional, and educational resources.
Skill in oral and written communication, interviewing, presentations, consultations, facilitation, and clinical documentation.
Skill in case management, time management, problem solving, crisis intervention, multitasking, and other organizational matters.
Ability to modify professional nursing methods and techniques to provide appropriate care and initiate emergency response and investigatory procedures.
Ability to analyze complex data, draw conclusions, and interpret, adapt, and apply guidelines and procedures.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, clinical staff, and the public.
Ability to competently use Microsoft Office, including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel, as well as appropriate practice management software.
Ability to perform the physical and mental tasks normally associated with nurse practitioner work, including extensive standing and walking, lifting and carrying items up to 10 pounds, and occasionally lifting or moving up to 100 pounds.
Correct vision and hearing within the normal range.

Nice To Haves

At least two years of primary care experience.
At least two years of nurse practitioner experience.
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.