APRN

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) - Full-Time

Camden Office | Coastal Health

Coastal Health is seeking a dedicated and motivated Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) to join our growing Primary care team. This is an exciting opportunity for a compassionate clinician who thrives in a collaborative environment and is committed to delivering high-quality patient care under the guidance of experienced physicians.

We offer a supportive workplace that values professional excellence and personal growth, along with a competitive benefits package that includes:

• Competitive compensation
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Short- and long-term disability coverage
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Up to 3 weeks of paid time off
• 7 paid holidays
• Career advancement opportunities within a growing organization

The APRN will provide comprehensive outpatient care, including patient evaluation, diagnosis, treatment, and medication management. This role requires clinical expertise, sound judgment, and a collaborative approach to patient-centered care.

• Conduct comprehensive physical examinations and health assessments
• Diagnose medical conditions and develop treatment plans
• Order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic tests
• Prescribe medications
• Collaborate with physicians and refer complex or non-routine cases as appropriate
• Monitor patient therapies and ensure continuity of care
• Triage patient calls and assess clinical concerns
• Respond to medical emergencies, including performing CPR when necessary
• Provide preventive health education and counseling to patients and families
• Accurately document patient care in the medical record and maintain required clinical data

• Master’s degree from an accredited School of Nursing and Nurse Practitioner program
• Certification (or eligibility for certification) as a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
• Minimum of 1-3 years of experience in an outpatient clinical setting

• Strong understanding of the medical model and collaborative roles of physicians and nurse practitioners
• Proficiency in anatomy, pharmacology, pathophysiology, clinical medicine, and physical diagnosis
• Expertise in patient assessment, care planning, and clinical documentation
• Ability to gather and analyze physiological, socioeconomic, and emotional patient data
• Strong clinical judgment in evaluating patient needs in person or by phone
• Effective care plan development and revision based on patient progress
• Ability to educate patients, families, and staff in a clear and approachable manner
• Sound decision-making within the scope of nurse practitioner practice
• Strong collaboration with physicians on complex cases
• Ability to competently use Microsoft Office and practice management software

• Current state registered nurse license
• Current state license as an advanced registered nurse practitioner with prescriptive authority
• Current CPR certification

• Knowledge of advanced practice nursing, medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, pharmacology and therapeutics, and diagnostic testing
• Knowledge of professional nursing theory, practices and regulations related to evaluating and providing patient care
• Knowledge of medical equipment and instruments used to administer patient care
• Knowledge of safety hazards and precautions to maintain a safe work environment
• Knowledge of health promotion, risk identification, and patient education principles
• Knowledge of practice management systems including electronic health record systems (EHRs)

• Oral and written communication, medical histories, patient education materials, and documentation
• Case management, time management, problem solving, crisis intervention, multitasking
• Adapting nursing methods to provide appropriate care and emergency response procedures

Equipment Operated:
Standard medical examination room equipment and instruments. Using computer/health information management system.

Work Environment:
Combination of exam rooms and medical offices. Frequent exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, medicinal preparations, and other conditions common to a clinic environment.

Physical Requirements:

Ability to stand and walk for extended periods; lift and carry items as needed; maintain vision and hearing within normal ranges; ability to work under stress in emergency situations and potentially irregular hours.