Primary Care APP (PA-C or APRN-C) - Melbourne, Fl

Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant)

Looking for more than just another clinic job? Join Health First in beautiful Melbourne and help shape the future of patient-centered primary care.

We're seeking a passionate and collaborative Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) to become a key part of our dynamic primary care team. This is an opportunity to build meaningful relationships with patients, practice with autonomy, and make a real impact in a thriving coastal community.

Why You'll Love This Role

• Supportive and team-oriented clinical environment
• Opportunity to care for patients across the lifespan
• Strong physician collaboration with APP autonomy
• Modern facilities and integrated healthcare system
• Work-life balance in one of Florida's most desirable coastal communities
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits

What You'll Do

• Provide high-quality primary care services in an outpatient setting
• Diagnose and treat acute and chronic conditions
• Promote preventive care and wellness education
• Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary teams
• Build long-term patient relationships that truly matter

What We're Looking For

• Licensed Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in Florida
• Passion for primary care and patient engagement
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Experience in family medicine or internal medicine preferred

Location Perks

Live and work minutes from the beach, enjoy year-round sunshine, and become part of the vibrant Space Coast community in Melbourne.

Join a mission-driven organization where you can grow your career while helping patients live healthier lives.

Quality/No Harm:

• Manages inpatient and outpatient care and health maintenance needs of a dedicated patient population.
• Development of a plan of care consistent with established clinical protocols.
• Demonstrates competent skills in therapeutic, cost-effective pharmacologic administration and management.
• Collaborates with medical director(s) in development of clinical protocols/procedures for delivery of outpatient care.
• Promotes staff and community enhancement through coordination of in-services to staff, physicians, and partners to promote profession and organization.
• Works with manager to ensure collaborative problem solving with staff through participation in identification, mediation, and resolution of issues and team problems.
• Appropriate use and interpretation of diagnostic testing.
• Volunteers on one hospital committee or community project. Attends training courses yearly for CEU's and reports with an in-service to staff.
• Provides care to patients in a clean and safe environment.
• Facilitates development, implementation, and review of standards or practice, policies and procedures, quality outcome indicators and other designated work projects to enhance care delivery.

Customer Experience:

• Health Assessment may include basic physical.
• Interpretation of physical assessment findings and diagnostic results in determination of accurate differential diagnosis.
• Establishment of appropriate follow-up plan as necessary.
• Develops and implements formal and informal teaching plans for patients, families, staff, and community.
• Promotes patient/family-informed decision making in treatment plans and options.

Stewardship:

• Participates in departmental CQI efforts and provides support for improvement of identified issues.
• Completes charting and billable assignments in a timely manner.

Qualifications Required:

• Minimum of Master Degree in the Science of Nursing.
• Current APRN license or endorsement permit.
• Completion of APRN protocols within first 90 days of employment, and maintain bi-annual renewal updates.
• Must hold current AHA BLS Healthcare Provider Completion Card prior to start date and maintain.
• Must be able to pass colorblind testing to perform POC test requiring color change.

Physical Demands:

• Visual acuity and hand-eye coordination to perform clinical tasks.
• Must be able to stand, walk, bend, stoop, and lift up to 20 times daily.
• Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds 6 times daily.
• Must be able to pass colorblind test in order to perform those point-of-care tests requiring color change.

Mental Demands:

• Ability to work in stressful, public contact environment with patients and families of various ages, cultures and socio-economic statuses.
• Must be extremely flexible and able to work at variable hours and locations.
• Must be able to recognize own limits and consult a physician regarding patient care issues.
• Oversees clinical involvement of support associates and volunteers during daily clinic operations.
• Participates in clinical experience of students.
• Must be courteous and helpful, treating all people with dignity and respect.
• Must be able to concentrate on multiple priority activities.
• Must be able to respond efficiently to emergency situations.

About Health First:

At Health First, diversity and inclusion are essential for our continued growth and evolution. Working together, we strive to build and nurture a culture that recognizes, encourages, and respects the diverse voices of our associates. We know through experience that different ideas, perspectives, and backgrounds create a stronger and more collaborative work environment that delivers better results. As an organization, it fuels our innovation and connects us closer to our associates, customers, and the communities we serve.

Schedule: Full-Time