APRN Provider

Nurse PractitionerFull-Time Physician-Supervised State

Compensation

Pay not listed

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

Ask the employer about the pay range, the work setting, call expectations and time off.

Posted 1mo ago · Verified live

Job Description

Job DetailsJob Location: Heart of Florida Health Center WEST - Ocala, FL 34474 Job Summary The Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (ARNP) is responsible for providing medical services for the patients of Heart of Florida Health Center. The ARNP will work collaboratively with physicians and other healthcare professionals to deliver comprehensive primary care services to patients.

Qualifications And

Requirements

Master’s or Doctoral degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program. Florida state licensure as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN). Current BLS Certificate from nationally recognized organizations that include hands-on skills verification. Online-only or non-recognized certifications are not accepted.

National certification in your NP specialty area through an accredited certifying body (e. g., ANCC, AANP). Maintain continuing education requirements to renew licensure and certification periodically. Complete credentialing process as required by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA).

Strong clinical skills and knowledge of primary care principles and practices. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team. Proficiency in using electronic medical records (EMR) and medical software.

Essential Functions Represent HFHC Values and Mission. Be knowledgeable about the HFHC philosophies, aims, and goals. Be aware of and abide by all HFHC policies and procedures and all local, state, and federal laws. Maintains the highest standards of medical practice, ethics, and professionalism.

Provides comprehensive outpatient primary care services, including acute and chronic care and preventive and health maintenance. Follow current disease management protocols and clinical guidelines outlined in HFHC policy to enhance clinical performance.

Conducts physical assessments using observation, inspection, auscultation, palpation, and percussion, orders/tests, analyzes, and interprets diagnostic images to evaluate the patient's condition, and prescribes medications and therapies for treatment and preventive care.

Ensure appropriate medical management of acute and chronic conditions as indicated by outcomes on Quality Measures Performance, and other relevant reports (peer reviews, any focused reviews, and patient satisfaction surveys).

Ensure timely completion of required documentation and assigned tasks according to HFHC policies and procedures, including documents, progress notes, telephone encounters, labs, medication refills, referrals, and other necessary tasks.

Provide required information and signatures for participation in reimbursement arrangements, including Medicare, Medicaid, and other plans. Maintain an updated CAQH profile and complete attestations every 90 days.

Report relevant information or situations affecting patient care or HFHC liability to the Medical Director and/or CMO, as necessary. Serve as a resource for medical and operations support staff. Complete all required training courses (Compliatric courses) on time and maintain proper certification.

Participate in Peer Review and Quality Assurance activities as requested. Always maintain a proper and professional appearance. Submits necessary information to the Health Department in accordance with state law regarding communicable diseases. Perform other duties as assigned. Physical

Requirements

Frequently sitting at a desk for office work. Occasional driving for external appointments and meetings. Requires continuous use of corrected vision, depth perception, wide field of vision, and color recognition.

The role also involves ongoing use of olfactory, auditory, and tactile senses. This position is highly active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, and stooping throughout the day. Duties demand attention to detail, alertness, problem-solving ability, stress tolerance, and sound judgment. Frequently lifts and moves items weighing over 30 pounds, including equipment, supplies, and other materials required for the job.

Qualifications

Key Responsibilities

The APRN provides comprehensive outpatient primary care services, including acute and chronic care, while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team. They are responsible for conducting physical assessments, interpreting diagnostic tests, prescribing treatments, and maintaining accurate medical documentation.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master’s or Doctoral degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program and possess a valid Florida APRN license. Additionally, they must maintain current BLS certification and national NP specialty certification.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Physical assessmentDiagnostic interpretationMedication prescriptionClinical documentationMultidisciplinary collaborationCommunication skillsMedical ethics

Primary Care — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

Of the 50 active Primary Care listings this role was benchmarked against, 14% are remote, 62% have no call, 70% require no weekends.

Primary Care pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Florida is 103.4 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 58.1% of Florida clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Location & Logistics

Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

Top Nurse Practitioner Jobs

46 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution46 jobs · 39 employers

12
<$135k
8
$135k-150k
10
$150k-165k
12
$165k-180k
4
$180k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks38 jobs

401k / retirement match
92%
CME allowance
53% this job
Sign-on bonus
42%
Relocation assistance
11%
Loan repayment
8%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

PA or NP - Critical Care

Catholic Health · Roslyn, New York

$100.00 /Hr
#2

Nurse Practitioner

CVS Health · Tallahassee, Florida

$41.85-$90.13/hr
#3

Nurse Practitioner- NP

$41.85-$90.13/hr
#4

Telehealth Nurse Practitioner

$156k-$187k
+ 44 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 6.4this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Primary Care (NP) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,117 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Ocala

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$258k
Typical market rent
$1,575/mo
Residents’ average commute
19 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
95.2
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Ocala, FL metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

Heart of Florida Health Center logo

About Heart of Florida Health Center

Hospitals and Health Care
OCALA, Florida
51-200 employees