Nurse Practitioner - Pediatrics

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) – PediatricsPalm Medical Centers | Plantation, FL | Full-TimePosition OverviewPalm Medical Centers is a well-established provider of high-quality, patient-centered primary care services. We are seeking an experienced and compassionate Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (APRN) to join our premier team at our Plantation, Florida location.Palm Medical Centers is a rapidly growing healthcare organization focused on personalized, preventive care and improving patient outcomes. Our Plantation Pediatrics clinic provides comprehensive primary care services to infants, children, and adolescents, emphasizing preventive medicine, early intervention, and long-term wellness.We are looking for a dedicated provider who is passionate about pediatric healthcare and committed to building meaningful relationships with patients and their families. Showing compassion, genuine kindness, and delivering exceptional patient care is a must.Palm Medical Centers offers providers clinical autonomy, excellent work-life balance, and the resources needed to make a meaningful impact on the health and well-being of the communities we serve.Why Join Palm Medical Centers?At our locations, you can expect:Strong compensation package with competitive benefits and performance bonus opportunities.Excellent work-life balance (8 AM–5 PM, Monday–Friday).No scheduled on-call.Opportunity to spend more quality time with patients and their families.Long-term career stability with an established and growing healthcare organization.Collaborative work environment emphasizing teamwork, kindness, and positivity.Clinical autonomy and support from experienced healthcare professionals.Adequate staffing and resources to deliver high-quality patient care.Supportive leadership team and opportunities for professional growth.Competitive Paid Time Off, CME Time, and Paid Company Holidays.Relocation assistance, subject to eligibility.Career development and leadership opportunities.Job RequirementsMaster's or Doctoral degree in Nursing from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.Active, unrestricted Florida APRN license.National certification as a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (PNP) preferred; Family Nurse Practitioners (FNP) with substantial pediatric primary care experience may be considered.Minimum 2–3 years of clinical experience in pediatric primary care preferred.Active DEA registration or eligibility to obtain within two months of hire.Strong understanding of pediatric preventive care, childhood immunizations, developmental screenings, and acute and chronic disease management.Experience working with Medicaid and commercial insurance patient populations preferred.Excellent documentation, communication, and patient relationship-building skills.Ability to communicate effectively with children, parents, and caregivers.Proficient with Electronic Medical Records (EMR); eClinicalWorks (eCW) experience is a plus.Commitment to providing compassionate, evidence-based, family-centered care.Job Duties and ResponsibilitiesProvide comprehensive primary care services to pediatric patients from infancy through adolescence.Conduct routine well-child examinations, preventive visits, school and sports physicals, and developmental assessments.Assess, diagnose, and manage acute illnesses, minor injuries, and chronic pediatric conditions.Monitor childhood growth, developmental milestones, and age-appropriate health indicators.Order and interpret laboratory tests, diagnostic studies, and screenings as clinically indicated.Prescribe medications and develop individualized treatment plans within the provider's authorized scope of practice.Recommend and manage age-appropriate immunizations in accordance with established pediatric guidelines.Educate parents and caregivers on childhood nutrition, developmental milestones, disease prevention, and treatment plans.Identify developmental, behavioral, and emotional health concerns and coordinate appropriate interventions and referrals.Collaborate closely with physicians, medical assistants, specialists, and other healthcare professionals to ensure continuity of care.Maintain accurate, timely, and complete patient documentation in eClinicalWorks.Participate in quality improvement initiatives focused on preventive care, patient satisfaction, and improved clinical outcomes.Ensure compliance with applicable healthcare regulations, clinical protocols, and organizational standards.Foster a welcoming, supportive environment that promotes positive healthcare experiences for children and their families.Compensation and BenefitsCompetitive Compensation and Performance Bonus IncentivesBenefits include:401(k)Health InsuranceDental InsuranceVision InsuranceLife InsuranceDisability InsuranceMalpractice InsuranceFlexible Spending AccountPaid Time OffCME TimePaid Company HolidaysPosition DetailsMedical Specialty: Pediatrics / Pediatric Primary CareJob Type: Full-TimeSchedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PMWork Setting: Outpatient / In-PersonLocation: Palm Medical Centers – Plantation PediatricsEqual Employment OpportunityPalm Medical Centers is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment based on any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.