Pediatric Nurse Practitioner

Job Description

Job Description

PanCare of Florida is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (PNP/APRN) to join our growing healthcare team in beautiful Port St. Joe, Florida. This role provides an opportunity to make a meaningful impact by delivering high-quality pediatric primary care services to infants, children, adolescents, and their families in a supportive, patient-centered environment.

Responsibilities:

• Practice within the scope of practice as defined by Florida law, national certification standards, and organizational clinical protocols.
• Conduct age-appropriate developmental, behavioral, and psychosocial assessments.
• Monitor growth and developmental milestones and provide anticipatory guidance to patients and caregivers.
• Administer and manage immunizations in accordance with CDC, state, and organizational guidelines.
• Provide patient and caregiver education related to disease prevention, treatment plans, chronic condition management, and health promotion.
• Recognize and respond appropriately to pediatric emergencies and urgent medical conditions.
• Comply with mandatory reporting requirements related to suspected child abuse, neglect, or endangerment.
• Provide care through in-person and telehealth platforms in accordance with organizational and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct comprehensive health assessments, including history taking, physical examinations, and development of differential diagnoses.
• Order, perform, and interpret diagnostic tests and procedures to assess patient conditions.
• Develop, implement, and manage personalized care plans for patients, including preventive care, treatment, and follow-up.
• Prescribe medications, therapies, and lifestyle modifications, ensuring proper documentation and patient education on their use.
• Diagnose and manage acute, chronic, and episodic pediatric illnesses and conditions, including asthma, respiratory illnesses, infections, ADHD, and other common childhood conditions.
• Work closely with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated, comprehensive care.
• Maintain up-to-date and comprehensive records for all patients in accordance with legal, regulatory, and organizational standards.
• Ensure that patient confidentiality is maintained in compliance with HIPAA regulations.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior healthcare staff, such as nurses or medical students.
• Lead or contribute to quality improvement initiatives, patient care protocols, and educational programs within the practice.
• Adhere to established clinical protocols, safety procedures, regulatory requirements, infection prevention standards, workplace safety protocols, and universal precautions.
• Complete clinical documentation, order entry, and encounter closure within organizational timeframes and quality standards.
• Contribute to audits, compliance checks, and internal reviews to ensure the highest quality of care and patient safety standards.
• Coordinate patient follow up care, referrals, interdisciplinary communication, and related documentation to support continuity of care.
• Meet organizational standards related to productivity, quality outcomes, and patient access while maintaining high standards of patient care.
• Maintain all required licensure, certifications, and continuing education requirements in accordance with state and national standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education/Experience:

• Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) or Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) from an accredited program required.
• Minimum of 2-3 years of clinical experience as an APRN, with at least 1-2 years of pediatric, family practice, or primary care experience preferred.
• Completion of an accredited APRN program with a focus in pediatrics, family practice, or primary care required.
• Current, active state licensure as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) required.
• National certification as a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (PNP) or Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) from a recognized certifying body (e.g., PNCB, AANP, or ANCC) required.
• Current DEA registration or ability to obtain prior to hire required.
• Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) required.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification required.
• Experience in electronic health record (eCW) systems, with proficiency in documentation and patient management software preferred.
• Experience diagnosing and managing acute, chronic, and episodic pediatric conditions in a pediatric or primary care setting preferred.

PanCare provides a comprehensive benefits package to include medical, dental and vision insurance. In addition, to health coverage, we offer 14 paid holidays and 3 weeks of paid vacation per year. Employees are also eligible to participate in our 403(b) plan with a 6% employer match and 3% base employer contribution.