Advanced Practice Registered Nurse; aprn

Job Description

Nurse Practitioner (Family Nurse Practitioner Required)
-Autonomous & DEA (both required)
* bilingual is a plus!

Functional Medicine Practice

Part-time 1 day per week IN OFFICE for both in-person & telemedicine care. THIS IS IN ON-SITE, IN-OFFICE ROLE

Days:
Friday

*** The likelihood of increasing to 2 days per week would be in the very near future. We are a very busy & thriving practice!

Dawson Integrative & Functional Medicine – Orlando, FL

We have built something different. We are a rapidly growing, full-spectrum integrative and functional medicine clinic in Orlando focused on root-cause healing, evidence-based functional medicine, hormone optimization, longevity, prevention, metabolic health and truly individualized care. We just celebrated our 5 year anniversary and we hold the title of Orlando's Best 2024, 2025 & 2026 AND Best of Florida 2025 & 2026.

We love what we do! Our staff includes 2 acupuncture physicians and 2 wonderful APRNs. Our patients are highly engaged, informed, motivated, and looking for providers who will listen, educate, collaborate, and guide.

We ARE looking for someone who:

• Is compassionate, emotionally intelligent, patient-centered and has amazing communication skills
• Loves educating and empowering patients and comfortable with shared decision making
• Understands that medicine is both science AND human connection
• Understands the nuances of functional medicine principles; thinking outside the box in a holistic manner is a must
• Is collaborative, adaptable, and open-minded
• Thrives in an integrative, innovative environment
• Wants to continuously learn and evolve
• Can critically think beyond conventional algorithms while still practicing safely and responsibly
• Understands the art of balancing evidence, clinical experience, and individualized patient goals
• Comfortable and confident in both prescribing medications but also recommending natural alternatives
• Welcomes patients of all ages (pediatrics and beyond)
• Appreciates paid administration & chart prep time as well as unrushed appointments averaging 30-60 minutes
• Desires a company that supports and respects work-life balance but can reciprocate the same support and respect

Our ideal candidate is comfortable managing:

• Bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT) including testosterone utilizing the most up-to-date guidance and having a true passion for the art of hormone replacement
• Hormone imbalances/dysregulations
• Thyroid optimization (thyroid disease and subclinical)
• All aspects of primary care and medication management
• Medical weight loss & metabolic health
• Open to Functional Medicine & root-cause approaches (we have training available on these)
• Longevity & preventative medicine
• Nutritional and lifestyle medicine
• Integrative psychiatry / mood support
• Complex chronic illness cases
• Supplement knowledge (note, we believe "less is best" in regards to supplements)
• Comfortable in identifying patients that would benefit from other services we offer, including acupuncture

What Makes Our Practice Different:

• We prioritize relationships, not volume
• We believe patients should be active participants in their care
• We value transparency and authenticity
• We avoid fear-based medicine and cookie-cutter protocols
• We blend evidence-based medicine with holistic and functional approaches
• We support provider autonomy, growth, and innovation
• We are collaborative — not hierarchical
• We care deeply about culture, attitude, and team dynamics

Qualifications & Professional Expectations:

• Active Florida AUTONOMOUS (REQUIRED) APRN License
  * there are no supervising MD/DO-we only have APRN on staff.
• DEA License Required
• Family Nurse Practitioner due to the ages we see
• Preference for bilingual, English/Spanish
• Medical Malpractice required
• Menopause HRT Training or Clinical Experience Mandatory
• Open to Functional Medicine integrations within an evidence-based structure
• Long-term contract preferred - we are looking for stability for our patients and staff family
• Experience, confidence and comfortability in the aforementioned treatment areas
• Ability to manage both conventional and integrative approaches appropriately
• Strong communication skills and bedside manner
• Growth mindset and willingness to learn
• Must be compassionate, emotionally intelligent, professional and team-oriented
• Must value collaboration and shared decision-making with patients
• Reliability, punctuality, and strong attendance are essential. Chronic absenteeism or unreliability are not conducive to our practice culture or the level of…