Provider - APRN Pediatrics

❤️HEART OF FLORIDA HEALTH CENTER; Ocala (FL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401K with match

CME reimbursement

Job summary

Heart of Florida Health Center is seeking an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) to provide comprehensive outpatient primary care. You will collaborate with physicians and a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality care, including acute and chronic conditions, preventive services, and patient education.

The role requires NP licensure in Florida, BLS, and national NP certification, with strong clinical skills and effective communication in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• Master’s or Doctoral degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
• Florida state licensure as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN).
• Current BLS Certificate from nationally recognized organizations that include hands-on skills verification.
• National certification in NP specialty area through an accredited certifying body (e.g., ANCC, AANP).
• Management of pediatric services
• Continuing education requirements to renew licensure and certification.
• Complete HRSA credentialing process.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive outpatient primary care services, including acute and chronic care and preventive care.
• Prescribe medications and therapies after assessment.
• Maintain timely documentation and progress notes.
• Collaborate with physicians and multidisciplinary teams.
• Maintain CAQH profile and attestations every 90 days.
• Report information affecting patient care to Medical Director/CMO.

Skills

Clinical excellence

Communication skills

Team collaboration

EMR proficiency

Education

Nurse Practitioner (MSN/NP/Doctoral)

Florida APRN licensure

BLS certification

NP national certification

Job description

Job Summary The Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) is responsible for providing medical services for the patients of Heart of Florida Health Center. The APRN will work collaboratively with physicians and other healthcare professionals to deliver comprehensive primary care services to patients.

Job Summary The Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) is responsible for providing medical services for the patients of Heart of Florida Health Center. The APRN will work collaboratively with physicians and other healthcare professionals to deliver comprehensive primary care services to patients.

Qualifications And Requirements

• Master’s or Doctoral degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
• Florida state licensure as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN).
• Current BLS Certificate from nationally recognized organizations that include hands-on skills verification. Online-only or non-recognized certifications are not accepted.
• National certification in your NP specialty area through an accredited certifying body (e.g., ANCC, AANP).
• Management of pediatric services
• Maintain continuing education requirements to renew licensure and certification periodically.
• Complete credentialing process as required by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA).
• Strong clinical skills and knowledge of primary care principles and practices.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team.
• Proficiency in using electronic medical records (EMR) and medical software.

Essential Functions

• Represent HFHC Values and Mission.
• Be knowledgeable about the HFHC philosophies, aims, and goals. Be aware of and abide by all HFHC policies and procedures and all local, state, and federal laws.
• Maintain the highest standards of medical practice, ethics, and professionalism.
• Provide comprehensive outpatient primary care services, including acute and chronic care and preventive and health maintenance.
• Follow current disease management protocols and clinical guidelines outlined in HFHC policy to enhance clinical performance.
• Conduct physical assessments using observation, inspection, auscultation, palpation, and percussion, orders/tests, analyzes, and interprets diagnostic images to evaluate the patient\'s condition, and prescribes medications and therapies for treatment and preventive care.
• Ensure appropriate medical management of acute and chronic conditions as indicated by outcomes on Quality Measures Performance, and other relevant reports (peer reviews, any focused reviews, and patient satisfaction surveys). Ensure timely completion of required documentation and assigned tasks according to HFHC policies and procedures, including documents, progress notes, telephone encounters, labs, medication refills, referrals, and other necessary tasks.
• Provide required information and signatures for participation in reimbursement arrangements, including Medicare, Medicaid, and other plans. Maintain an updated CAQH profile and complete attestations every 90 days.
• Report relevant information or situations affecting patient care or HFHC liability to the Medical Director and/or CMO, as necessary.
• Serve as a resource for medical and operations support staff.
• Complete all required training courses on time and maintain proper certification.
• Participate in Peer Review and Quality Assurance activities as requested.
• Always maintain a proper and professional appearance.
• Submit necessary information to the Health Department in accordance with state law regarding communicable diseases.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements

• Frequently sitting at a desk for office work.
• Occasional driving for external appointments and meetings.
• Requires continuous use of corrected vision, depth perception, wide field of vision, and color recognition. The role also involves ongoing use of olfactory, auditory, and tactile senses.
• This position is highly active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, and stooping throughout the day.
• Duties demand attention to detail, alertness, problem-solving ability, stress tolerance, and sound judgment.
• Frequently lifts and moves items weighing over 30 pounds, including equipment, supplies, and other materials required for the job.

FT Employee Benefits

• Earn up to 4 weeks paid time off annually
• Comprehensive benefits package to include health, dental, vision, short & long-term disability, and life insurance
• HSA/FSA
• 401K retirement plan with up to 5% match
• Continuing Medical Education reimbursement