Ops Advanced Practice Registered Nurse - 64958346

Requisition No: 797333 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: OPS ADVANCED PRACTICE REGISTERED NURSE - 64958346

Position Number: 64958346 

Salary:  $45.00 - $50.00 / hour 

Posting Closing Date: 03/26/2023 

Thank you for your interest in career opportunities with the Florida Department of Health in Sarasota County.  If you are looking to establish a successful career in Public Health, you have come to the right place.  Many of our innovative and successful health programs are recognized throughout Florida.  We hope you decide to join our team!  Applicants will be contacted directly if selected for an interview.

Your Specific Responsibilities:

The Refugee Health Program OPS APRN will work with the Refugee Health Program Coordinator/ Nursing Program Specialist and the Immunization Program Director to organize the health screening clinic activities.

• Regularly communicates with the Refugee Health team regarding clients registered in the program
• Conducts physical assessments and health screening checks for Refugee Health clients
• Provides referrals and immunizations
• Orders laboratory tests following Refugee Health Program protocols

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of medical terminology, principles, and analytical techniques of interviewing
• Knowledge of data collection and analysis principles and procedures
• Knowledge of advanced nursing principles including health assessment, physical exam, recommended immunizations, and medication prescription
• Ability to prepare reports, understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures relating to Refugee Health and common infectious diseases affecting this population
• Ability to understand and follow legislative policy direction as established in Federal and Florida Statutes
• Ability to provide customer service in a tactful and courteous manner; work independently; plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments; communicate effectively; establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
• Skilled in critical thinking and problem-solving techniques
• Computer skills including word processing, data entry, and email

Qualifications:

Minimum -

• Current licensure as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse in accordance with Florida Statute 464, eligible to practice nursing in accordance with Florida Administrative Code 210-8.27, or possess a nursing multi-state license through the Nurse Licensure Compact
• Experience providing culturally competent care to adults and children from different cultural backgrounds

Preferred -

• Bilingual in English and Spanish

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:

William L. Little Health and Human Services Building

2200 Ringling Boulevard

Sarasota, FL 34237

and

North Port Health Center

6950 Outreach Way

North Port, FL 34287

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:

WHAT BENEFITS ARE APPLICABLE TO OPS EMPLOYEES?

State of Florida 401(a) FICA Alternative Plan* - mandatory

Workers' Compensation - mandatory

Reemployment Assistance (Unemployment Compensation) - mandatory

Deferred Compensation - voluntary

Employee Assistance Program - voluntary

WHAT BENEFITS ARE NOT APPLICABLE TO OPS EMPLOYEES?

Any form of paid leave

Paid holidays

Participation in the Florida Retirement System

Reinstatement rights or retention rights

APPLICABLE LAWS/RULES:

Sections 110.131, 110.1315 and 216.011(1)(dd), Florida Statutes

Rules 60L-33.005 and 60L-34.001, Florida Administrative Code

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. Note: You will be required to provide your Social Security Number (SSN) in order to conduct this background check. 

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.

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

Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-877-562-7287). 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. 

If there are any problems applying online, please call People First Staffing Administration: (877) 562-7287.

Service Center hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., ET. TTY users, call (866) 221-0268.

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.