APRN

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

Knowledge

• 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

Skills

• 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

Abilities

• Sound decision-making within the scope of nurse practitioner practice

• Strong collaboration with physicians on complex cases

• Ability to educate patients, families, and staff in a clear and approachable manner

• Physical ability to perform clinical duties requiring manual dexterity and coordination

Education: MSN required. Successful completion of advanced practitioner training and certification as a practitioner (general or specialized) from an approved nurse practitioner program.

Experience: Minimum three years of professional nursing experience in a clinic setting, plus two years of nurse practitioner experience preferred.

Other Requirements:

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

Performance Requirements:

Knowledge:

1. Knowledge of advanced practice of nursing including medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, pathophysiology, pharmacology and therapeutics, basic nutrition, behavioral factors, psychosocial/family systems, diagnostic testing, interpretation of results and clinical decision making, alternative treatment modalities.
2. Knowledge of professional nursing theory, practices and regulations related to evaluating and providing patient care, and professional ethics related to the delivery of nursing care.
3. Knowledge of medical equipment and instruments used to administer patient care.
4. Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish/maintain a safe work environment.
5. Knowledge of health promotion, health risk identification, and patient education principles and techniques.
6. Knowledge of community, professional, and educational resources.
7. Knowledge of practice management systems including electronic health record systems (EHRs).

Skills:

1. Skill in oral and written communication; interviewing to gather medical histories; providing presentations, consultations, facilitation, and documentation, e.g., writing medical orders, patient education materials, and medical record updates.
2. Skill in case management, time management, problem solving, crisis intervention, multitasking, and other organizational matters.
3. Skill in modifying methods and techniques of professional nursing to provide appropriate nursing care and in initiating appropriate emergency response and investigatory procedures.

Abilities:

1. Ability to analyze complex data and draw conclusions.
2. Ability to interpret, adapt, and apply guidelines and procedures.
3. Ability to establish/maintain effective working relationships with patients, clinical staff, and the public.
4. Ability to competently use Microsoft Office, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and appropriate practice management software.

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: Must possess the physical and mental abilities to perform the tasks normally associated with a Nurse Practitioner such as standing and walking for extensive periods of time. Lifts and carries items weighing up to 10 lbs., occasionally lifts or moves up to 100 lbs. Requires correct vision and hearing to normal range. Requires working under stress in emergency situations and occasionally may involve irregular working hours.