Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) - Express Care Clinic
Northwest Florida Community Hospital is seeking a compassionate, motivated, and patient-focused Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) to join our growing Express Care team. This position provides high-quality, evidence-based care for patients of all ages with acute illnesses and minor injuries in a fast-paced walk-in clinic setting.
Our Express Care Clinics are committed to delivering convenient, compassionate healthcare close to home. If you are passionate about providing exceptional patient care and enjoy working independently while collaborating with an experienced healthcare team, we encourage you to apply.
Position Summary:
The Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) is responsible for providing comprehensive primary and urgent care services to patients presenting with acute illnesses, minor injuries, and other non-emergency medical conditions. The APRN evaluates, diagnoses, and treats patients, orders and interprets diagnostic tests, prescribes medications, educates patients and families, and collaborates with physicians and other healthcare professionals to ensure high-quality patient outcomes. This position promotes excellent patient satisfaction while maintaining compliance with all applicable federal, state, and organizational regulations.
Essential Job Duties:
Perform comprehensive patient assessments, including medical history and physical examinations.
Diagnose and treat acute illnesses, minor injuries, and common medical conditions.
Order, interpret, and evaluate laboratory tests, diagnostic imaging, and other diagnostic studies.
Prescribe medications and develop individualized treatment plans in accordance with Florida law and organizational protocols.
Perform minor office procedures within the APRN scope of practice.
Provide patient education regarding diagnoses, medications, treatment plans, preventive care, and follow-up recommendations.
Accurately document patient encounters within the electronic health record (EHR).
Collaborate with physicians, nurses, medical assistants, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care.
Recognize medical emergencies and initiate appropriate stabilization and transfer when necessary.
Promote quality improvement initiatives, patient safety, and infection prevention practices.
Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with HIPAA regulations.
Participate in quality assurance activities and continuing education.
Qualifications:
Master's or Doctoral degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
Current Florida APRN license in good standing.
Current national board certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) or Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGPCNP).
Current DEA registration and prescriptive authority.
Current BLS certification required; ACLS preferred.
Strong clinical assessment, diagnostic, and critical thinking skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
Experience:
Minimum of one (1) year of Advanced Practice Provider experience preferred.
Previous experience in Urgent Care, Express Care, Emergency Medicine, Family Practice, Internal Medicine, or Primary Care strongly preferred.
Experience treating patients across the lifespan is preferred.
Experience with electronic health records (EHR) systems preferred.
Schedule:
Full-Time
Rotating weekday and weekend shifts
Flexible scheduling based on clinic hours and operational needs
Physical Requirements:
Frequently stand, walk, bend, reach, and move throughout the clinic.
Frequently use hands and fingers for patient care procedures and documentation.
Occasionally lift and assist patients .
Ability to respond quickly to urgent patient situations.
Visual acuity sufficient to perform patient assessments and interpret diagnostic results.
Ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, providers, and staff.
Why Join Northwest Florida Community Hospital?
At Northwest Florida Community Hospital, we are dedicated to providing exceptional healthcare close to home while fostering a collaborative, supportive work environment where our providers can thrive.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and offer a comprehensive benefits package for full-time associates, including:
Competitive compensation
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Life and Disability Insurance
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Continuing Education Opportunities
401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Employer Match
Professional, team-oriented work environment
Opportunities for career growth and advancement
Join our team and make a meaningful difference by providing high-quality, compassionate care to the communities we proudly serve.
Northwest Florida Community Hospital is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Northwest Florida Community Hospital are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Northwest Florida Community Hospital will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. We encourage applicants of all ages.
In addition, as part of our commitment to quality and excellence, Northwest Florida Community Hospital will continue to maintain a safe, healthy environment for you by requiring all applicants, who are tentatively selected for a position, to submit to a criminal history check and screening for illegal drug use prior to appointment for a job.
Final confirmation of any job offer will be contingent upon the successful completion of all pre-employment requirements, including a pre-employment drug screening and background screening. Failure to submit to either screening, falsification of any screening information, or a positive finding on a drug test will result in removal from consideration for employment for a period of one year.
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