PanCare of Florida is seeking a compassionate and experienced Women's Health Nurse Practitioner to join our dedicated healthcare team. This role offers the opportunity to provide comprehensive, patient-centered women's healthcare services in a collaborative and supportive clinical environment focused on improving the health and well-being of the communities we serve.
Responsibilities:
- Practice within the APRN scope of practice as defined by Florida law, national certification standards, and organizational clinical protocols.
- 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 preventive women's health conditions, including reproductive, gynecologic, hormonal, and primary care concerns.
- Conduct routine gynecological examinations, screenings, and preventive health assessments.
- Provide contraceptive counseling, family planning services, and reproductive health education.
- Perform and interpret women's health screenings, including breast exams, Pap smears, STI testing, and other preventive services within scope of practice.
- Educate patients regarding reproductive health, pregnancy prevention, menopause management, nutrition, and wellness strategies.
- Recognize and respond appropriately to urgent women's health concerns and medical emergencies.
- Provide trauma-informed, culturally sensitive care to patients across diverse backgrounds and life stages.
- Coordinate referrals and follow-up care related to obstetrics, gynecology, behavioral health, mammography, and specialty services.
- Provide care through in-person and telehealth platforms in accordance with organizational and regulatory requirements.
- 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, and regulatory requirements.
- Participate in ongoing professional development and continuing education to maintain licensure and certifications.
- 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.
- 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 a registered nurse (RN), with at least 1-2 years in a primary care or family practice setting preferred.
- Completion of an accredited APRN program with a focus in women's health, family practice, or primary care required.
- Current, active state licensure as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) required.
- National certification as a Women's Health Nurse Practitioner (WHNP), Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP), or related APRN specialty from a recognized certifying body (e.g., NCC, AANP, or ANCC) required.
- Current DEA registration or ability to obtain prior to hire required.
- Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) required.
- Experience in electronic health record (eCW) systems, with proficiency in documentation and patient management software preferred.
- Experience diagnosing and managing women's health, reproductive health, gynecologic, or primary care conditions preferred.
- Experience providing contraceptive management and preventive women's healthcare services preferred.
- Experience performing women's health screenings and procedures 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.