<p>Palm Beach Health Network — the largest healthcare network in Palm Beach County — is recruiting a PRN Nurse Practitioner to support its growing Bariatric Surgery program in West Palm Beach, Florida. This flexible PRN engagement places you inside a collaborative, multi-specialty surgical team managing the full continuum of bariatric care, from perioperative assessment through long-term follow-up. The network spans multiple hospitals, ambulatory surgery centers, and outpatient diagnostic facilities across Palm Beach County, giving you exposure to a robust, high-volume surgical service line without a rigid full-time schedule commitment.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Competitive PRN hourly compensation</li> <li>Malpractice coverage provided</li> <li>Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance (eligibility based on employment status)</li> <li>401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match</li> <li>Generous paid time off</li> <li>Health savings accounts (HSA); healthcare and dependent flexible spending accounts (FSA)</li> <li>Career development and continuing education opportunities</li> <li>Employee Assistance Program and employee discount program</li> <li>Voluntary benefits: pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long-term care, elder and childcare assistance, auto and home insurance</li> <li>Florida has no state income tax</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>PRN role embedded within a comprehensive, dedicated bariatric surgery program</li> <li>Scope spans both inpatient and outpatient patient care across the bariatric service line</li> <li>Perioperative and post-operative patient management, including history-taking, physical assessment, and follow-up care</li> <li>Prescriptive authority utilized for direct treatment and management of bariatric-related health conditions</li> <li>Patient and family counseling on treatment options, preventative health, and community resources</li> <li>Collaborative team environment alongside experienced surgeons and clinical staff</li> <li>Part of the largest healthcare network in Palm Beach County, encompassing hospitals, multi-specialty physician group, ambulatory surgery centers, and outpatient diagnostic facilities</li> <li>EMR platform: NextGen or Athena (experience with either preferred)</li> <li>Documentation standards aligned with specialty-area and network nursing policy</li> <li>Scheduling flexibility inherent to PRN status — ideal for providers seeking involvement in a growing surgical specialty without a fixed full-time commitment</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) required</li> <li>Current Florida Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (ARNP) license required</li> <li>Current American Heart Association BLS certification (Healthcare Provider) required</li> <li>Current American Heart Association ACLS certification (Healthcare Provider) required</li> <li>EMR/EHR experience preferred; NextGen or Athena platform familiarity a plus</li> <li>Proficiency in a Windows environment with working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Outlook, and internet-based tools</li> <li>Strong interpersonal communication skills with patients, physicians, and multidisciplinary staff</li> <li>Comfort operating in a complex, matrixed healthcare organization</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>West Palm Beach offers a year-round outdoor lifestyle anchored by a beautiful Atlantic coastline, world-class boating, golf, and a vibrant downtown arts and dining scene. Palm Beach County is home to one of Florida's strongest healthcare communities, and with no state income tax, the area delivers an exceptional quality of life alongside genuine professional opportunity. Whether you are drawn to the beach, cultural amenities, or the energy of a thriving South Florida metro, West Palm Beach consistently ranks among the most desirable places to live and practice in the Southeast.</p>