Nurse Practitioner-OB/GYN

Lakeland Regional Health-Florida; Lakeland (FL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Lakeland Regional Health in Florida seeks a skilled Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Practitioner for Ob/Gyn care. The role emphasizes independent assessment, diagnosis, and treatment within a collaborative, patient-centered team.

Candidates should hold a Master’s degree in nursing, be licensed as an APRN in Florida, and maintain BLS certification. The position offers growth within a major regional health system focused on high-quality, comprehensive care.

Qualifications

• One year of APRN experience in ambulatory care or equivalent setting.
• Master's prepared APRN program completed and licensure/certification current.
• Current Florida APRN license and BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Perform physical examinations, evaluations, diagnoses and treatments for patients, independently or as part of a team.
• Provide high-quality preventive care and education under physician supervision.
• Coordinate care across multidisciplinary teams with clear documentation.
• Order tests, medications, and diagnostics per approved protocols.
• Participate actively in continuous improvement and patient safety initiatives.

Skills

Critical Thinking

Interpersonal Skills

Effective Communication

Education

Master's Degree in Nursing

Job description

Lakeland Regional Health is a leading medical center located in Central Florida. With a legacy spanning over a century, we have been dedicated to serving our community with excellence in healthcare. As the only Level 1 Trauma center for Polk, Highlands, and Hardee counties, and the second busiest Emergency Department in the US, we are committed to providing high-quality care to our diverse patient population. Our facility is licensed for 910 beds and handles over 200,000 emergency room visits annually, along with 49,000 inpatient admissions, 21,000 surgical cases, 4,000 births, and 101,000 outpatient visits.

Lakeland Regional Health is currently seeking motivated individuals to join our team in various entry-level positions. Whether you're starting your career in healthcare or seeking new opportunities to make a difference, we have roles available across our primary and specialty clinics, urgent care centers, and upcoming standalone Emergency Department. With over 7,000 employees, Lakeland Regional Health offers a supportive work environment where you can thrive and grow professional

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• boration.Ensures patients and families have the best possible experiences across the continuum
• of care.Communicates appropriately with patients, families, team members, and our community in a manner that treasures all people as uniquely
• created.Safety And Performance Im
• provementBehaves in a mindful manner focused on self, patient, visitor, and tea
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• ity work.Participates actively in process improvement and adoption of stand
• ewardshipDemonstrates responsible use of LRH's resources including people, finances, equipment and fa
• cilities.Knows and adheres to organizational and department policies and pr
• ocedures.Standard Work: APRN
• - Ob/GynActively participates in team development, achieving dashboards, and in accomplishing department goals and ob
• jectives.Perform physical examinations, evaluations, diagnosis and treatment for all patients either independently or as part of a team. Provide high quality preventive patient care under the guidance and supervision of practice ph
• ysicians.Responsible for the diagnosis and treatment of acute, chronic, and long-term healthcar
• e issues.Adhere to established written protocol to order testing, medication, and diagnostic treatment in a manner that is consistent with state and federal reg
• ulations.Coordinate care as part of a multidisciplinary health team using clear documentation and communication te
• chniques.Document every medical evaluation, diagnoses, procedures, treatment, outcomes, education, referrals, and consultations consistent with NCQA (National Committee for Quality Assurance), JCAHO (Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations), federal and state regulatory s
• tandards.Educate patients and their families with regard to preventive care, medical issues, and use of prescribed medical treatments and/or med
• ications.Consult any physician or peer as parting of maintaining high standards of medical care and receive constructive di
• rectives.Pursue ongoing continuing education to gain new knowledge and insight by attending conferences, workshops, and reading professional literature, or partake in hands-on

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