Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
About The Position
Community Health Northwest Florida is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (ARNP) or Physician Assistant (PA) to join our clinical team. This role provides comprehensive patient care in an outpatient Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) setting. The provider will assess, diagnose, and treat pediatric patients while promoting disease prevention, health education, and overall wellness for children and their families. The Pediatric NP/PA may work independently or collaboratively with physicians and clinical staff to deliver high-quality care to patients in underserved communities.
Requirements
- Current Florida Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (ARNP) or Physician Assistant (PA) license
- Master’s Degree in Nursing or related field from an accredited institution
- Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications
- Strong clinical assessment and diagnostic skills
- Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary healthcare team
- Excellent patient education and communication skills
- Strong organizational and time-management abilities
- Ability to manage a diverse and demanding workload in a fast-paced clinical environment
- Ability to maintain strict patient confidentiality and follow regulatory guidelines
Nice To Haves
- Experience working in a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) or community health setting
- Experience working with pediatric patients
Responsibilities
- Provide medical services within the scope of licensure and Community Health Northwest Florida board-approved medical staff privileges
- Assess, diagnose, and treat acute, chronic, and long-term pediatric health conditions
- Obtain medical histories and perform comprehensive physical examinations
- Prescribe medications and treatment plans as appropriate
- Administer vaccinations, screenings, and routine physicals
- Perform and interpret diagnostic and laboratory tests
- Educate patients and families on preventative care, nutrition, and treatment plans
- Refer patients to specialists or other healthcare providers when needed
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the Electronic Health Record (EHR) system
- Participate in peer reviews, quality improvement initiatives, and clinical protocols
- Attend staff meetings and continuing education opportunities
- Provide mentorship or preceptorship to clinical students when applicable
- Support daily tasks of assigned clinical support staff
- Perform other duties as needed to support clinic operations
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
