OBGYN Advanced Practice Provider, Venice FL

Job Summary

Sarasota Memorial First Physicians Group is seeking a Certified Advanced Practice Registered Nurse to join Venice OBGYN, a comprehensive practice with four physicians in a beautiful clinic space conveniently attached to Sarasota Memorial – Venice Hospital.

The primary function of the Nurse Practitioner’s role is to provide evidence-based, compassionate and high-quality direct patient care with a focus on the care of women across the lifespan. The nurse practitioner should be comfortable working both independently as well as in collaboration with other members of a multidisciplinary team.

• Provide Obstetric and Gynecologic services in an outpatient setting.
• Clinic visits to include OB Visits (20+ weeks), postpartum visits, GYN annual visits, and same day.
• Provide coverage for physicians in clinic when called for delivery.
• Round on postpartum patients in the hospital.
• Order laboratory and diagnostic testing and interpret results.
• Prescribe, administer, and dispense medications and other
• Coordinates treatment and makes appropriate referrals to other health providers as
• Manage patient call backs and communicating results.

• Graduation from an accredited master’s degree program
• Current board certification
• Active or eligibility for licensure by the State of Florida
• BLS
• DEA Certificate
• Experience preferred as an APRN in Obstetrics and Gynecology
• Ability to work independently

• Competitive salary
• No contract or non‑compete clause; candidates sign offer letters only.
• Full array of benefits offered including health, dental, vision, long‑term disability, PTO, 403B retirement plan, and much more.
• As an employee of a public, State of Florida organization, Advanced Practice Providers are entitled to sovereign immunity.
• We are a nonprofit 501(c)(3). Employees can participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program when employed by the group.
• No state income tax in Florida.

• Require advanced degree from an accredited school or college of nursing.
• Must have had a Medicare number in the State of Florida prior to 1/1/03; if not, must have a Master’s Degree in nursing in addition to being a Registered Professional Nurse who is authorized by Florida to practice in accordance with state law.
• Require approved APRN board certification. Must be certified as a APRN by a recognized national certifying body having established standards for APRN’s. The following organizations are recognized national certifying bodies for the Nurse Practitioner:
  American Academy of Nurse Practitioners;
  American Nurses Credentialing Center;
  National Certification Corporation for Obstetric, Gynecologic and Neonatal Nursing Specialties;
  National Certification Board of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners & Nurses;
  Oncology Nurses Certification Corporation;
  Critical Care Certification Corporation;
  National Commission on Certification; and American Association of Heart Failure Nurses; and the American Midwifery Certification Board (AMCB).

• Prefer ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Prefer knowledge of state, federal and local health care agencies and programs.
• Prefer ability to work independently and effectively with physicians and other allied health personnel in the hospital and/or office setting.
• Prefer demonstrated clinical competency skills.
• Prefer demonstrated knowledge of pharmacology as it relates to health care practice and current prescription writing skills/DEA licensing.
• Prefer demonstrated skills in documentation in medical records to substantiate accurate billing.
• Prefer demonstrated written & verbal communication & strong analytical skills.
• Prefer effective interaction skills to ensure the successful care of patients in the clinical setting.
• Prefer effective leadership and strong interpersonal skills.
• Prefer knowledge of relevant state and federal laws, statutes and regulations.

As part of Sarasota Memorial Health Care System’s commitment to keeping people safe, all individuals providing care to vulnerable populations are required to undergo background screening through The Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse.