Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN)- Pediatrics

Job Description - Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (Pediatrics)

Location- Zephyrhills, FL

Shift- 4 Days 10 Hours

Pediatric Department

General Description

The Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) provides comprehensive primary care services within Premier Community HealthCare Group's Family Medicine and Pediatric departments. This role focuses on diagnosing and treating acute and chronic conditions, promoting disease prevention, and supporting overall community health. The APRN delivers high-quality, patient-centered care while maintaining continuity of care in collaboration with supervising physicians and the interdisciplinary Care Team.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Identify and manage comprehensive healthcare needs for age-specific populations within scope of practice
• Provide health education, preventive care guidance, and chronic disease management support
• Collaborate with supervising physicians and interdisciplinary care team members
• Consult and coordinate care across multiple Premier locations
• Document timely and accurate patient encounters in the Electronic Health Record (EHR)
• Participate in quality assurance initiatives and performance improvement efforts
• Mentor and train new providers and clinical support staff as needed
• Participate in after-hours on-call rotation
• Manage schedule to meet encounter targets and maintain productivity
• Ensure HIPAA compliance and patient confidentiality
• Support Premier's mission and community outreach initiatives
• Perform other duties as assigned

Supervisory Responsibilities

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong clinical assessment and diagnostic skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary team
• Professional demeanor with compassion and empathy
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Commitment to ethical practice and confidentiality
• Dedication to Premier's mission, vision, and core values

Qualifications

• Master's degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program (Family Medicine or Pediatrics specialty)
• Current Florida APRN license
• Current BLS certification
• Current DEA license preferred or ability to obtain
• Minimum three (3) years of Nurse Practitioner experience preferred
• Ability to obtain and maintain Epic certification and annual compliance training

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift 20 lbs. regularly and 30-50 lbs. occasionally
• Ability to sit for extended periods
• Direct exposure to computer screens
• Possible exposure to contagious or infectious diseases
• Ability to travel between Premier sites as needed

Background Screening Requirement:

This position requires a Level 2 background screening through the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse.

Applicants may review information regarding the background screening process, disqualifying offenses, and applicant rights by visiting the AHCA Background Screening Education and Awareness webpage:

https://info.flclearinghouse.com