ADVANCED PRACTICE REGISTERED NURSE - 64028005

Requisition No: 822958 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: ADVANCED PRACTICE REGISTERED NURSE - 64028005

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 64028005 

Salary:  $80,000.00-$90,0000.00 

Posting Closing Date: 03/04/2024 

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Your Specific Responsibilities:

This is advanced, specialized, and highly responsible public health nursing position with responsibilities to include planning, directing, monitoring, and evaluating the clinical health services at the Florida Department of Health Gadsden County.  The APRN in this position works under the direct supervision of the Community Health Nursing Director providing direct client services and fulfilling Medicaid, Federal Title X, and DOH-Gadsden Standard Operating Procedure requirements conforming with national standards of care. 

Duties are as follows:

Provide clinical management and direct services of clients in the Family Planning, Primary Care, Improved Pregnancy Outcome, Immunization, and Sexually Transmitted Infection clinics.  Provides documentation and review in the electronic health record. 

• Provides comprehensive assessments for well child and adult development, school entry and Medicaid screenings utilizing various techniques such as observation, palpation, percussion, and auscultation. Compile, interpret, and evaluates medical histories, physical findings, laboratory results and if necessary, initiate further diagnostic testing or consultation. 

• Performs examinations on Family Planning and FBCCP clients as appropriate according to national and local guidelines.  Obtain pap smears, GC and chlamydia testing, wet mount, and provides prescriptions as indicated.  Communicates with clients as exam progresses. Interprets physician instructions with appropriate referrals for abnormalities to PMD or specialty care.  Performs, orders, and interprets routine laboratory tests including wet mounts, STI testing, pap smears, mammograms, and routine blood work as appropriate.  Initiates and adjusts contraception plans and device, obtains informed consent with emphasis on pertinent aspects and safety of birth control options chosen by client.  This includes LARCs, OCPs, non-hormonal methods, and sterilization options.  Infertility counseling is included in our clinics.  Provides clients with health education and counseling including psychosocial dimensions in the areas of nutrition to include but not limited to healthy weight, diabetes, and hypertension.  Counseling also includes reproductive life plans, contraceptive methods, and STI prevention.

• Monitors Healthcare Effectiveness Data and Information Set (HEDIS) report and measures on all assigned panels of primary care clients.  Monitors medication and initiates appropriate therapies for medical conditions and alters medications according to variations in patient’s response within established protocols.  Enters all findings and services provided in a systematic, accurate, and succinct form into the electronic health record in a timely manner.

• Provide consultation to epidemiologists and nursing staff in disease control. Prescribe prophylactic antibiotics to case contacts for certain reportable diseases.  Assist with case interview and reporting case information in the MERLIN system.   Assist with the coordination of care with HIV/AIDS clients which includes initiating ART through the FDOH test and treat program. Also, initiate PrEP and PEP therapy on high-risk clientele.  Assist in the clinical management of patients with active tuberculosis, suspected tuberculosis, or latent tuberculosis infection. Work closely with TB nurse case managers and prescribe medication and diagnostic testing as necessary. 

• Precepts both DOH-Registered Nurses for STD Credentialing and APRN student nurses for family practice placements

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of nursing principles, practices, and techniques.
• Knowledge of human anatomy and physiology.
• Skill in performing uncomplicated surgical procedures.
• Ability to administer prescribed medications.
• Ability to perform complete physical appraisals of patients.
• Ability to identify and evaluate illnesses.
• Ability to initiate diagnostic laboratory tests and evaluate the results.
• Ability to manage the care of patients.
• Ability to work with patients having a variety of physical problems.
• Ability to compile and evaluate medical histories and other clinical and laboratory data.
• Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

Qualifications:

Certification as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse in accordance with Florida Statute 464.

Florida Department of Health Mission, Vision, and Values:

Mission:

To protect, promote & improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county & community efforts.

Vision:

To be the Healthiest State in the Nation.

Values:

I nnovation: We search for creative solutions and manage resources wisely.

C ollaboration: We use teamwork to achieve common goals & solve problems.

A ccountability: We perform with integrity & respect.

R esponsiveness: We achieve our mission by serving our customers & engaging our partners.

E xcellence: We promote quality outcomes through learning & continuous performance improvement.

Where You Will Work:

Gadsden County Health Department 278 LaSalle Leffall Dr. Quincy, FL 32351

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:

Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State’s total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including:

• Annual and Sick Leave benefits;
• Nine paid holidays and one Personal Holiday each year;
• State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options;
• Retirement plan options, including employer contributions

(For more information, please click www.myfrs.com);

• Flexible Spending Accounts;
• Tuition waivers;
• And more!

For a more complete list of benefits, including monthly costs, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com.

Please be advised:

Your responses to qualifying questions for this position must be verifiable by documentation provided through the electronic application process.  

This position requires a security background check and/or drug screening and participation in direct deposit. Any misrepresentations or omissions will disqualify you from employment consideration. Note: You will be required to provide your Social Security Number (SSN) in order to conduct this background check Successful completion of a drug test is a condition of employment for safety-sensitive positions.

Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion unless they are registered with the Selective Services System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS. For more information, please visit the SSS website: http://www.sss.gov 

If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida.  Your current retirement benefits may be canceled, suspended, or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement. 

The successful candidate will be required to complete the Form I-9 and that information will be verified using the E-Verify system.  E-Verify is operated by the Department of Homeland Security in partnership with the Social Security Administration to verify employment eligibility.   

Incumbents may be required to perform emergency duty before, during, and/or beyond normal work hours or days.

Florida has the third largest population of veterans in the nation with more than 1.5 million service men and women.  The Florida Department of Health (department) is committed to serving members of the United States Armed Forces, veterans, and their families by encouraging them to apply for vacancies that fit their area of knowledge and/or expertise.  Through the Department's VALOR program, which expedites licensing for military veterans, the Department also waives initial licensing and application fees for military veterans who apply for a health care professional license within 60 months of an honorable discharge. These initiatives help ensure that the transition from military service into the workforce is as smooth as possible and reflects our appreciation for the dedication devoted to protecting our country.    

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

VETERANS’ PREFERENCE.  Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply.  Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements.  Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code.  Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here.  All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.