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 off7 paid holidays

Opportunities for professional growth and advancement within the organization

Education:

MSN required. Successful completion of advanced practitioner training and certification as a practitioner (general or specialized) from an approved nurse practitioner program.

Experience:

Minimum three years of professional nursing experience in a clinic setting, plus two years of nurse practitioner experience preferred.

Other Requirements:

Current state registered nurse license.

Current state license as an advanced registered nurse practitioner with prescriptive authority.

Current CPR certification.

Performance Requirements:

Knowledge:

Knowledge of advanced practice of nursing including medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, pathophysiology, pharmacology and therapeutics, basic nutrition, behavioral factors, psychosocial/family systems, diagnostic testing, interpretation of results and clinical decision making, alternative treatment modalities.

Knowledge of professional nursing theory, practices and regulations related to evaluating and providing patient care, and professional ethics related to the delivery of nursing care.

Knowledge of medical equipment and instruments used to administer patient care.

Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to…