Adv Practice Registered Nurse- College of Nursing Archer Family Health Care

Classification

Title:

Adv Practice Registered Nurse
- College of Nursing Archer Family Health Care

Classification

Minimum Requirements:

Masters degree with a major in nursing or another health-related area.

Licensed as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse in accordance with Chapter 464, Florida Statutes.

Job Description:

Help Shape the Future of Community-Based Primary Care

Archer Family Health Care is expanding to meet the healthcare needs of our growing community, and we are seeking talented, compassionate, and dedicated professionals to join our team. As part of our expansion, we are adding new positions across clinical, administrative, and operational functions to support enhanced patient access, innovative care delivery, and continued excellence in family-centered healthcare.

Located within the University of Florida College of Nursing, Archer Family Health Care delivers high-quality, evidence-based primary care services while serving as a dynamic clinical learning environment for future healthcare professionals. Our team is committed to improving health outcomes, advancing interprofessional collaboration, and providing exceptional care to individuals and families across the lifespan.

The Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (ARNP) provides comprehensive, patient-centered primary care services at Archer Family Health Care (AFHC), a nurse-led rural health clinic operated by the University of Florida College of Nursing. As a key member of an integrated, interprofessional healthcare team, the ARNP delivers high-quality, evidence-based care to patients across the lifespan, emphasizing health promotion, disease prevention, wellness, and the management of acute and chronic health conditions.

The ARNP is responsible for independently evaluating, diagnosing, treating, and managing patients in accordance with Florida statutes, professional practice standards, clinical guidelines, and organizational policies. Clinical responsibilities include conducting comprehensive health assessments, annual wellness and physical examinations, preventive screenings, and health maintenance visits; diagnosing and treating acute illnesses and injuries; managing chronic diseases; ordering, performing, and interpreting diagnostic tests; prescribing medications and therapeutic interventions;

and coordinating referrals, follow-up care, and community resources as appropriate.

Working within an integrated model of care, the ARNP collaborates closely with physicians, nurses, behavioral health providers, social workers, students, and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement individualized, patient-centered plans of care. The incumbent contributes to improving access to high-quality healthcare services for rural and underserved populations while supporting coordination of care across settings and disciplines.

In addition to direct patient care responsibilities, the ARNP actively participates in interdisciplinary team meetings, provider meetings, care coordination activities, and quality improvement initiatives designed to enhance patient outcomes, clinic operations, and care delivery processes. The incumbent supports the academic mission of the College of Nursing by serving as a preceptor and clinical educator for graduate nursing students, fostering the development of future healthcare professionals through mentorship, clinical instruction, and evaluation.

This position requires a commitment to clinical excellence, evidence-based practice, interprofessional collaboration, and compassionate, patient-centered care that advances the health and well-being of individuals, families, and communities served by Archer Family Health Care.

Comprehensive Patient Assessment, Evaluation, and Documentation

Provide comprehensive primary care services to patients across the lifespan by obtaining detailed medical, social, family, and medication histories; conducting comprehensive and focused physical examinations; assessing health risks and preventive care needs; and evaluating acute and chronic health conditions. Develop differential diagnoses and individualized plans of care based on clinical findings and evidence-based practice guidelines. Accurately document patient assessments, diagnoses, treatment plans, progress notes, procedures, and follow-up recommendations in the electronic health record (EHR) in accordance with organizational policies, professional standards, and regulatory requirements.

Monitor patient progress and adjust care plans as needed to achieve optimal health outcomes.

Diagnostic Evaluation, Treatment Planning, and Chronic Disease Management

Order, perform, and interpret laboratory, diagnostic, and screening tests as clinically indicated. Analyze diagnostic findings in conjunction with patient history, physical examination findings, and evidence-based guidelines to formulate diagnoses and treatment recommendations. Communicate test results and treatment options to patients and families and provide education regarding disease…