Nurse Practitioner - Pediatrics

Palm Medical Centers•Cyr Plantation, ME

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Palm Medical Centers is seeking an experienced, compassionate Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (APRN) for its Plantation, Florida outpatient pediatrics clinic. The organization provides personalized, preventive primary care to infants, children, and adolescents, with an emphasis on prevention, early intervention, and long-term wellness. The role calls for a provider committed to compassionate, evidence-based, family-centered care and building meaningful relationships with patients and their families. Providers are offered clinical autonomy, support from experienced healthcare professionals, and resources to deliver high-quality care. The position is full-time and in person, with a Monday–Friday schedule from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM and no scheduled on-call. Compensation includes competitive pay and performance bonus opportunities. Benefits and opportunities include paid time off, CME time, paid company holidays, possible relocation assistance subject to eligibility, and career development and leadership opportunities.

Requirements

Master's or doctoral degree in nursing from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
Active, unrestricted Florida APRN license.
Active DEA registration or eligibility to obtain it within two months of hire.
Strong understanding of pediatric preventive care, childhood immunizations, developmental screenings, and acute and chronic disease management.
Excellent documentation, communication, and patient relationship-building skills.
Ability to communicate effectively with children, parents, and caregivers.
Commitment to compassionate, evidence-based, family-centered care.

Nice To Haves

National certification as a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (PNP) is preferred; Family Nurse Practitioners (FNPs) with substantial pediatric primary care experience may be considered.
A minimum of 2–3 years of clinical experience in pediatric primary care is preferred.
Experience working with Medicaid and commercial insurance patient populations is preferred.
eClinicalWorks (eCW) experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive primary care to pediatric patients from infancy through adolescence.
Conduct well-child examinations, preventive visits, school and sports physicals, and developmental assessments.
Assess, diagnose, and manage acute illnesses, minor injuries, and chronic pediatric conditions.
Monitor growth, developmental milestones, and age-appropriate health indicators.
Order and interpret laboratory tests, diagnostic studies, and screenings as clinically indicated.
Prescribe medications and develop individualized treatment plans within the authorized scope of practice.
Recommend and manage age-appropriate immunizations in accordance with pediatric guidelines.
Educate parents and caregivers about nutrition, developmental milestones, disease prevention, and treatment plans.
Identify developmental, behavioral, and emotional health concerns and coordinate appropriate interventions and referrals.
Collaborate with physicians, medical assistants, specialists, and other healthcare professionals to ensure continuity of care.
Maintain accurate, timely, and complete patient documentation in eClinicalWorks.
Participate in quality improvement initiatives focused on preventive care, patient satisfaction, and clinical outcomes.
Ensure compliance with healthcare regulations, clinical protocols, and organizational standards.
Foster a welcoming, supportive environment for children and their families.