A Primary Care Nurse Practitioner provides primary care and nursing care to patients. Performs physical exams, orders diagnostic tests, and provides medications. Works in a physician's office or other healthcare facility, under the direction of a physician. Performs work similar to that of a physician assistant but has different medical training and degree.
09/03/2026 Job Description Job Description Nurse Practitioner (APRN) - Primary Care / Internal Medicine Cleveland Health Center - Wildwood / The Villages, Florida Full-Time Outpatient Internal Medicine Practice Join a Practice Where Quality Patient Care and Teamwork Matter Cleveland Health Center is seeking an experienced, compassionate, and highly dependable Advanced Practice Registered Nurse / Nurse Practitioner (APRN/NP) to join our growing primary care team in the Wildwood/The Villages area. We are a physician-led outpatient medical practice focused on providing high-quality, personalized care to our adult and older-adult patient population. We are looking for a provider who wants more than simply a job - we want someone who takes ownership of patient care, communicates well, works collaboratively, and wants to become a valued long-term member of our clinical team. The ideal candidate is clinically confident while remaining open to collaboration and feedback. They should be organized, accountable, personable with patients, and comfortable managing both chronic medical conditions and acute primary-care concerns. What You'll Do As a Nurse Practitioner with Cleveland Health Center, you will provide comprehensive outpatient primary care while working alongside our physician, other advanced practice providers, medical assistants, and administrative team.
Responsibilities include:
Evaluate, diagnose, and treat adult primary-care patients Manage common acute and chronic medical conditions Develop and implement evidence-based treatment plans Perform routine follow-up visits and preventive care Participate in Medicare Annual Wellness and preventive-care services Order and interpret laboratory testing, imaging, and other diagnostic studies Prescribe and manage medications within applicable scope of practice Educate patients regarding their diagnoses, medications, preventive health, and treatment plans Coordinate referrals and collaborate with specialists when appropriate Review results and follow through on clinically important findings Maintain accurate, timely, and thorough medical documentation Participate in quality-measure and population-health initiatives Communicate effectively with patients, families, physicians, clinical staff, and other members of the care team Practice in accordance with applicable Florida laws, professional standards, and Cleveland Health Center policies What We're Looking For Required Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program Master's degree or higher in Nursing Current and unrestricted Florida APRN license Current national board certification appropriate for adult primary care, such as FNP or Adult-Gerontology Primary Care NP Ability to obtain and maintain credentialing with Medicare and applicable commercial insurance plans Current BLS certification Strong clinical judgment and decision-making skills Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Professional, dependable, and accountable approach to patient care Ability to work effectively as part of a collaborative healthcare team Preferred Two or more years of Nurse Practitioner experience in outpatient primary care, family medicine, or internal medicine Nurse Practitioner experience in outpatient primary care, family medicine, or internal medicine Experience caring for Medicare and older-adult patients Experience managing multiple chronic medical conditions Familiarity with value-based care and quality measures Experience with eClinicalWorks Active DEA registration, if applicable to the position Exceptional candidates with less experience may also be considered if they demonstrate strong clinical knowledge, maturity, communication skills, and a commitment to primary care. The Provider We're Hoping to Find Clinical knowledge is important, but so is how you work with others.
We value providers who:
Take responsibility for their work and follow through Communicate respectfully and professionally Are receptive to appropriate clinical feedback Treat patients and coworkers with patience and respect Work collaboratively rather than independently of the team Are organized and timely with documentation and patient follow-up Want to build lasting relationships with their patients Value continuity of care Are looking for a stable, long-term professional home What We Offer Competitive base compensation based on experience Performance/incentive opportunities, if applicable Paid time off CME time and/or allowance Retirement benefits Professional liability coverage Licensing and professional expense support, if applicable Supportive clinical and administrative staff Established patient population Modern outpatient practice environment Opportunity to develop long-term patient relationships Collaborative access to a physician and experienced advanced practice providers Long-term growth opportunity within a growing medical practice Final benefits and compensation are based on the employment agreement and eligibility requirements. Schedule Full-time outpatient position in the Wildwood/The Villages area.
Typical Schedule:
Monday through Friday How to Apply Please submit your current resume through ZipRecruiter or apply directly through the Explore Careers section on the Cleveland Health Center website. Qualified applicants will be contacted regarding the next step in our interview process. We are looking for the right long-term addition to our team and encourage experienced primary-care Nurse Practitioners who value excellent patient care, professionalism, teamwork, and continuity of care to apply. Company Description Cleveland Health Center is a physician-led internal medicine practice serving The Villages and surrounding communities. We are committed to providing high-quality, personalized healthcare with an emphasis on prevention, chronic disease management, continuity of care, and meaningful patient relationships. Our growing team works in a collaborative, professional, and supportive environment where excellent patient care, accountability, teamwork, and professional growth are valued. Company Description Cleveland Health Center is a physician-led internal medicine practice serving The Villages and surrounding communities. We are committed to providing high-quality, personalized healthcare with an emphasis on prevention, chronic disease management, continuity of care, and meaningful patient relationships. Our growing team works in a collaborative, professional, and supportive environment where excellent patient care, accountability, teamwork, and professional growth are valued.
