APRN
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) – Full-Time
Coastal Health | Clay County, Florida
Coastal Health is seeking a dedicated and motivated Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) to join our outpatient care team in the Clay County area. This position offers the opportunity to provide high-quality patient care in a collaborative clinical environment under the supervision of physicians and surgeons.
The ideal candidate is compassionate, clinically skilled, and committed to delivering excellent patient outcomes while contributing to a supportive and growth-oriented workplace.
Position Summary
The APRN will provide comprehensive patient care, including assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up. This role involves working closely with physicians while maintaining autonomy within the scope of advanced nursing practice.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform comprehensive physical examinations and assess patient health status
- Diagnose medical conditions and develop appropriate treatment plans
- Order, perform, and interpret diagnostic tests
- Prescribe medications and administer treatments
- Collaborate with physicians on complex cases and refer patients as needed
- Monitor patient progress and ensure continuity of care
- Triage patient calls and respond to clinical concerns in a timely manner
- Provide emergency care, including CPR, when necessary
- Educate patients and families on preventive care and treatment plans
- Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential medical records
- Contribute to data collection and reporting for clinical or research purposes as needed
Qualifications
Education & Licensure:
- Master’s degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program
- Current Florida RN license (or eligibility)
- Certification (or eligibility) as a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
Experience:
- 1–3 years of experience in an outpatient clinical setting required
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge:
- Strong understanding of clinical medicine, pharmacology, pathophysiology, and physical diagnosis
- Familiarity with the roles of physicians and nurse practitioners within a collaborative care model
- Proficiency in patient assessment, diagnosis, and care planning
Skills:
- Ability to gather and analyze clinical, social, and emotional patient data
- Strong clinical judgment in both in-person and telephone triage scenarios
- Effective care planning and patient management skills
Abilities:
- Ability to make sound clinical decisions within scope of practice
- Strong collaboration skills when working with physicians and healthcare teams
- Excellent communication skills for patient and family education
- Physical ability to perform clinical tasks requiring dexterity and coordination
Benefits
Coastal Health offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, including:
- Competitive salary
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Short- and long-term disability coverage
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Up to 3 weeks of paid time off
- 7 paid holidays
- Opportunities for professional growth and advancement within the organization