Nurse Practitioner - Pediatrics

Palm Medical Centers; Plantation (FL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Malpractice Insurance

FSA

Paid Time Off

CME Time

Paid Company Holidays

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Palm Medical Centers in Plantation, FL is seeking a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (APRN) to join our Pediatrics team. This full-time role offers clinical autonomy, a collaborative work environment, and a focus on preventive care for infants, children, and teens.

You will provide comprehensive primary care, well-child visits, immunizations, developmental screenings, and care coordination with families. The position features a Monday–Friday schedule from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, competitive

Qualifications

• Master's or Doctoral degree in Nursing from an accredited NP program.
• Active, unrestricted Florida APRN license.
• National certification as a Pediatric NP preferred; FNPs with pediatric primary care experience may be considered.
• Minimum 2–3 years of pediatric primary care clinical experience preferred.
• Active DEA registration or eligibility to obtain within two months of hire.
• Strong understanding of pediatric preventive care, vaccines, screenings, and management of conditions.
• Experience with Medicaid and commercial insurance populations preferred.
• Excellent documentation and communication skills; ability to work with children and families.
• Proficiency with EMR; EMR experience (eCW) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive primary care to pediatric patients from infancy through adolescence.
• Conduct well-child exams, preventive visits, school and sports physicals, and developmental assessments.
• Diagnose and manage acute illnesses, minor injuries, and chronic pediatric conditions.
• Monitor growth and developmental milestones; assess age-appropriate health indicators.
• Order and interpret labs and screenings as indicated.
• Prescribe medications and create individualized treatment plans.
• Administer age-appropriate immunizations per guidelines.
• Educate parents on nutrition, development, and preventive care.
• Coordinate referrals for developmental, behavioral, or specialty needs.
• Maintain accurate patient documentation in EMR; participate in quality improvement.

Skills

Pediatric primary care

EMR (eCW) experience

Communication skills

Family-centered care

Documentation accuracy

Education

Master's or Doctoral degree in Nursing

Florida APRN license

Pediatric NP certification (PNP) preferred

DEA registration

2-3 years pediatric primary care experience

Tools

eClinicalWorks (eCW)

Job description

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) – Pediatrics

Palm Medical Centers | Plantation, FL | Full-Time

Position Overview

Palm Medical Centers is a well-established provider of high-quality, patient-centered primary care services. We are seeking an experienced and compassionate Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (APRN) to join our premier team at our Plantation, Florida location.

Palm Medical Centers is a rapidly growing healthcare organization focused on personalized, preventive care and improving patient outcomes. Our Plantation Pediatrics clinic provides comprehensive primary care services to infants, children, and adolescents, emphasizing preventive medicine, early intervention, and long-term wellness.

We are looking for a dedicated provider who is passionate about pediatric healthcare and committed to building meaningful relationships with patients and their families. Showing compassion, genuine kindness, and delivering exceptional patient care is a must.

Palm Medical Centers offers providers clinical autonomy, excellent work-life balance, and the resources needed to make a meaningful impact on the health and well-being of the communities we serve.

Why Join Palm Medical Centers?

At our locations, you can expect:

• Strong compensation package with competitive benefits and performance bonus opportunities.

• Excellent work-life balance (8 AM–5 PM, Monday–Friday).

• No scheduled on-call.

• Opportunity to spend more quality time with patients and their families.

• Long-term career stability with an established and growing healthcare organization.

• Collaborative work environment emphasizing teamwork, kindness, and positivity.

• Clinical autonomy and support from experienced healthcare professionals.

• Adequate staffing and resources to deliver high-quality patient care.

• Supportive leadership team and opportunities for professional growth.

• Competitive Paid Time Off, CME Time, and Paid Company Holidays.

• Relocation assistance, subject to eligibility.

• Career development and leadership opportunities.

Job Requirements

• Master's or Doctoral degree in Nursing from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.

• Active, unrestricted Florida APRN license.

• National certification as a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (PNP) preferred; Family Nurse Practitioners (FNP) with substantial pediatric primary care experience may be considered.

• Minimum 2–3 years of clinical experience in pediatric primary care preferred.

• Active DEA registration or eligibility to obtain within two months of hire.

• Strong understanding of pediatric preventive care, childhood immunizations, developmental screenings, and acute and chronic disease management.

• Experience working with Medicaid and commercial insurance patient populations preferred.

• Excellent documentation, communication, and patient relationship-building skills.

• Ability to communicate effectively with children, parents, and caregivers.

• Proficient with Electronic Medical Records (EMR); eClinicalWorks (eCW) experience is a plus.

• Commitment to providing compassionate, evidence-based, family-centered care.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive primary care services to pediatric patients from infancy through adolescence.

• Conduct routine 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 childhood 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 provider's authorized scope of practice.

• Recommend and manage age-appropriate immunizations in accordance with established pediatric guidelines.

• Educate parents and caregivers on childhood nutrition, developmental milestones, disease prevention, and treatment plans.

• Identify developmental, behavioral, and emotional health concerns and coordinate appropriate interventions and referrals.

• Collaborate closely 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 improved clinical outcomes.

• Ensure compliance with applicable healthcare regulations, clinical protocols, and organizational standards.

• Foster a welcoming, supportive environment that promotes positive healthcare experiences for children and their families.

Compensation and Benefits

Competitive Compensation and Performance Bonus Incentives

Benefits include:

• 401(k)

• Health Insurance

• Dental Insurance

• Vision Insurance

• Life Insurance

• Disability Insurance

• Malpractice Insurance

• Flexible Spending Account

• Paid Time Off

• CME Time

• Paid Company Holidays

Position Details

Medical Specialty: Pediatrics / Pediatric Primary Care

Job Type: Full-Time

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM

Work Setting: Outpatient / In-Person

Location: Palm Medical Centers – Plantation Pediatrics

Equal Employment Opportunity

Palm Medical Centers is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment based on any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.