Family Nurse Practitioner

About the role

The Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant at Community Health Centers plays a crucial role in delivering comprehensive primary care services in ambulatory settings. They collaborate with the health care team to improve patients' health and enhance their quality of life.

Responsibilities

• Provide outpatient comprehensive primary care service including preventive and health maintenance services, acute and chronic care, clinical evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment.
• Collaborate with the health care team to develop and implement care plans for patients.
• Conduct routine health screenings and assessments.
• Manage patient medical records and ensure accurate documentation.
• Participate in ongoing education and professional development activities.
• Assist in the coordination of care with other healthcare providers.

Requirements

• Education: Master's degree or Post- Master's degree certification (for applicants graduating on or after October 1, 1998).
• Experience: Three to five years of experience preferred.
• Certification/Licensure: Current certificate issued by ANCC and/or AANP or eligible, active Florida license required, DEA license preferred, BLS certification required.
• Skills: High degree of responsibility, excellent interpersonal skills, organizational ability, problem-solving skills, written and oral communication skills, accuracy, attention to detail, manual dexterity, compassion, empathy, teamwork, respect for dignity, patient care needs, computer proficiency, logical approach to work, meticulous record-keeping, bilingual.

Qualifications

• Education: Graduate from a certificate or currently closed program demonstrating compliance with Board guidelines (for applicants graduating prior to October 1, 1998).
• Experience: Three to five years of experience preferred.
• Certification/Licensure: Current certificate issued by ANCC and/or AANP or eligible, active Florida license required, DEA license preferred, BLS certification required.
• Skills: High degree of responsibility, excellent interpersonal skills, organizational ability, problem-solving skills, written and oral communication skills, accuracy, attention to detail, manual dexterity, compassion, empathy, teamwork, respect for dignity, patient care needs, computer proficiency, logical approach to work, meticulous record-keeping, bilingual.

Special Skills

• Ability to quickly identify problems and their most effective treatments.
• Skill in addressing patient care needs in a compassionate and empathetic manner.
• Skilled in working in a collaborative, team-based practice.
• Demonstrate respect and regard for the dignity of all patients, visitors, and fellow employees to ensure a professional and courteous environment.
• Able to manage reasonable patient expectations and complaints.
• Some knowledge of accreditation standards (AAAHC, HRSA) preferred.
• Computer proficiency (Microsoft Office, Internet, electronic health records and online resources).

Other Requirements

• Commitment and ability to keep up to date with scientific and technological developments/literature.
• Able to work flexible hours as assigned.
• Able to work at other CHC locations as assigned.

Pay

Competitive compensation with advancement opportunities and tuition/training reimbursement.

Schedule

Flexible schedule to accommodate patient needs and team collaboration.