Primary Care APP; PA-C or APRN-C - Melbourne, Fl

Position: Primary Care APP (PA-C or APRN-C) - Melbourne, Fl
Job Requirements

Looking for more than just another clinic job? Join Health First in beautiful Melbourne and help shape the future of patient-centered primary care.

We're seeking a passionate and collaborative Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) to become a key part of our dynamic primary care team. This is an opportunity to build meaningful relationships with patients, practice with autonomy, and make a real impact in a thriving coastal community.

Why You'll Love This Role

* Supportive and team-oriented clinical environment

* Opportunity to care for patients across the lifespan

* Strong physician collaboration with APP autonomy

* Modern facilities and integrated healthcare system

* Work-life balance in one of Florida's most desirable coastal communities

* Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits

What You'll Do

* Provide high-quality primary care services in an outpatient setting

* Diagnose and treat acute and chronic conditions

* Promote preventive care and wellness education

* Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary teams

* Build long-term patient relationships that truly matter

What We're Looking For

* Licensed Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in Florida

* Passion for primary care and patient engagement

* Strong communication and teamwork skills

* Experience in family medicine or internal medicine preferred

Location Perks

Live and work minutes from the beach, enjoy year-round sunshine, and become part of the vibrant Space Coast community in Melbourne.

Join a mission-driven organization where you can grow your career while helping patients live healthier lives.

Quality/No Harm:

* Manages inpatient and outpatient care and health maintenance needs of a dedicated patient population.

* Development of a plan of care consistent with established clinical protocols.

* Demonstrates competent skills in therapeutic, cost-effective pharmacologic administration and management.

* Collaborates with medical director(s) in development of clinical protocols/procedures for delivery of outpatient care.

* Promotes staff and community enhancement through coordination of in-services to staff, physicians, and partners to promote profession and organization.

* Works with manager to ensure collaborative problem solving with staff through participation in identification, mediation, and resolution of issues and team problems.

* Appropriate use and interpretation of diagnostic testing.

* Volunteers on one hospital committee or community project. Attends training courses yearly for CEU's and reports with an in-service to staff.

* Provides care to patients in a clean and safe environment.

* Facilitates development, implementation, and review of standards or practice, policies and procedures, quality outcome indicators and other designated work projects to enhance care delivery.

Customer

Experience:

* Health Assessment may include basic physical.

* Interpretation of physical assessment findings and diagnostic results in determination of accurate differential diagnosis.

* Establishment of appropriate follow-up plan as necessary.

* Develops and implements formal and informal teaching plans for patients, families, staff, and community.

* Promotes patient/family-informed decision making in treatment plans and options.

Stewardship:

* Participates in departmental CQI efforts and provides support for improvement of identified issues.

* Completes charting and billable assignments in a timely manner.

Work Experience

QUALIFICATIONS

REQUIRED:

* Minimum of Master Degree in the Science of Nursing.

* Current APRN license or endorsement permit.

* Completion of APRN protocols within first 90 days of employment, and maintain bi-annual renewal updates.

* Must hold current AHA BLS Healthcare Provider Completion Card prior to start date and maintain.

* Must be able to pass colorblind testing to perform POC test requiring color change.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

* Visual acuity and hand-eye coordination to perform clinical tasks.

* Must be able to stand, walk, bend, stoop, and lift up to 20 times daily.

* Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds 6 times daily.

* Must be able to pass colorblind test in order to perform those point-of-care tests requiring color change.

MENTAL DEMANDS:

* Ability to work in stressful, public contact environment with patients and families of various ages, cultures and socio-economic statuses.

* Must be extremely flexible and able to work at variable hours and locations.

* Must be able to recognize own limits and consult a physician regarding patient care issues.

* Oversees clinical involvement of support associates and volunteers during daily clinic operations.

* Participates in clinical experience of students.

* Must be courteous and helpful, treating all people with dignity and respect.

* Must be able to concentrate on multiple priority activities.

* Must be able to respond efficiently to emergency situations.

Benefits

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