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Avante at Ocala - Nurse Practitioner Needed!!

KOPA, Inc . is looking for a Nurse Practitioner to diagnose and treat health conditions, as well as promote good health practices. As an advanced practice registered nurse, you’ll be our go-to person for ensuring the best patient care possible. The job description of a nurse practitioner includes conducting physical examinations, interpreting lab tests and overseeing patients’ health. You’ll be both a health practitioner and an educator, supporting disease prevention practices and helping people lead healthy lives.

As a Nurse Practitioner, you’ll have to work closely with other healthcare professionals, so you should have a team spirit and a positive attitude. If you’re dedicated to advancing your knowledge and clinical expertise through research and professional discourse, we’d like to meet you.

We will be providing essential care to a very compromised group of individuals who do not require acute care, however, due to specialized infection control needs of these residents, many other skilled nursing facilities are unable to provide this level of care and therefore these residents are in need of temporary placement.

Examine patients and their medical records

Diagnose health conditions and illnesses

Propose treatments for chronic and infectious diseases

Inform patients about their health conditions and prescribed medications

Oversee patients’ overall health

Promote good health practices

Supervise and mentor a team of nurse practitioners

Assist with onboarding and training of new NPs

Help monitor performance and support ongoing development

Act as a liaison between the NP team and facility leadership

Provide coverage at other Florida facilities when needed (e.g., vacation, sick leave, or coverage gaps), which may involve occasional in-state travel

Proven experience as Nurse Practitioner in a skilled nursing facility, minimum 1 year of supervisory experience

Expertise in primary care, acute care and chronic care practices

Knowledge of health and patient care regulations

Valid nurse practitioner license

Comprehensive Insurance Coverage (Medical, Dental, Vision, and more!)

Health and Wellness Programs to Keep you Feeling Your Best

Retirement plan with employer match.

Paid Time Off & Holidays to Recharge

This position requires background screening through the Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse.

KOPA provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, Veterans' status, national origin, gender identity or expression, age, sexual orientation, disability, gender, genetic information or any other category protected by law. In addition to federal requirements, Avante complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

KOPA expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, Veterans' status or any other category protected by law.