Job Description

Nurse Practitioner (NP) – Primary Care / Family Medicine

Schedule: Approximately 30–38 hours per week

Location: Gainesville area, Florida

Work Setting: On-site, patient-facing

Travel Requirement: Must be willing to float to cover Gainesville-area clinic locations

Position Overview

We are seeking a qualified Nurse Practitioner to provide high-quality, evidence-based primary and family care in a clinical setting. The Nurse Practitioner will collaborate with a dedicated clinical care team to assess, diagnose, treat, and manage patient health concerns while promoting preventive care, wellness, and positive patient outcomes.

The ideal candidate will have at least one year of recent Nurse Practitioner experience in primary care, family medicine, or urgent care and be comfortable practicing autonomously while collaborating with other healthcare professionals.

Candidates must be willing to float to cover Gainesville and surrounding clinic needs as required.

Schedule & Availability

• Approximately 30–38 hours per week.
• Weekday coverage: 2–3 weekdays per week.
• Weekend coverage: Saturday and Sunday shifts, including 6- or 12-hour weekend shifts as scheduled.
• Clinic hours:
• Monday–Friday: 8:30 AM–7:30 PM
• Saturday: 9:00 AM–5:30 PM
• Sunday: 9:00 AM–4:30 PM
• Possible holiday rotations are required.
• Flexibility to travel to additional clinic locations may be necessary.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide evidence-based primary and family care, including patient assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and management of health conditions.
• Conduct routine physical examinations, health screenings, and diagnostic testing.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans and provide appropriate follow-up care.
• Counsel patients on healthy lifestyle choices, preventive care, and chronic disease management.
• Coordinate care with other healthcare professionals to support comprehensive treatment plans.
• Encourage patients to take an active role in their healthcare and overall well-being.
• Support services such as behavioral health screenings, wellness programs, and chronic condition management.
• Maintain accurate and timely patient documentation using electronic medical systems.
• Assist with administrative duties, including opening and closing the clinic, inventory management, patient follow-up, insurance verification, and payment collection.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized clinical environment.
• Collaborate with the clinical care team and practice manager to improve patient outcomes and quality of care.

Required Qualifications

• Master's degree from an accredited Family Nurse Practitioner program.
• Current national board certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner.
• Active RN and APRN licenses in the state of employment, in good standing.
• Minimum of one year of recent Nurse Practitioner experience in primary care, family medicine, or urgent care.
• Current BLS certification from the American Red Cross (ARC) or American Heart Association (AHA).
• Working knowledge of quality measures and chronic disease management.
• Ability to practice autonomously and work without direct supervision.
• Strong verbal, written, and electronic communication skills.
• Excellent organizational, multitasking, and problem-solving abilities.
• Self-motivated, adaptable, and patient-focused.
• Proficiency with electronic medical records and healthcare technology.
• Willingness to obtain additional state licensure if needed.
• Flexibility to work weekday, weekend, and possible holiday rotations.
• Willingness to float to Gainesville-area locations and travel occasionally to additional sites as needed.

Additional Requirements

• DEA registration application will be required during onboarding unless otherwise specified.
• A copy of current, valid BLS certification must be provided upon offer acceptance.
• A verifiable high school diploma or GED is required.
• All positions are safety-sensitive and subject to applicable screening and onboarding requirements.

Candidate Submission Requirements

A completed candidate questionnaire must be included with every submission.

Please include the following information on the candidate's resume or as an attached questionnaire:

1. Do you hold an active RN license in the state where you are applying?
2. Are your RN and APRN licenses in good standing, with no current or prior disciplinary actions?
3. What are your RN and APRN license numbers and current expiration dates?
4. What is your NPI number?
5. How much Nurse Practitioner experience do you have in a primary care setting?
6. Which electronic medical record systems have you used?
7. Do you have any upcoming planned time off?
8. Are you actively working with a recruiter on a permanent employment opportunity with the client?
9. Are you open to occasional travel beyond your usual travel distance for float coverage, if necessary?
10. What is your availability for an interview?
11. If offered the position, when would you be available to start?

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