OPS ADVANCED PRACTICE REGISTERED NURSE - 64858203

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This is an Open Competitive OPS Advanced Practice Registered Nurse position, part time 25-30 hours, in the Lee County Department of Health.

Your Specific Responsibilities:

The incumbent in this position is under the supervision of the Executive Community Health Nursing Director. The incumbent will work under the policies, procedures and protocols of the Department of Health and physician signing the incumbent’s protocols. Incumbent handles protected health information on a need-to-know basis following Department of Health, HIPAA and Information Security Policy, Protocols and Procedures.  Employee abides by State/Federal laws governing health information.  Responsible to maintain confidentiality, security, privacy, and integrity of protected health information.  This position has access to the following information sets:  Medical Records, Lab, STD, HIV testing and HMS.  Incumbent may be required to work before, during and/or beyond normal work hours or days. Evening clinic and weekend outreach events may be required.

Provides clinical care for clients at Lee CHD sites.  Acute health conditions may be assessed and treated as necessary according to the nurse practitioner’s educational specialty, experiences, and scope of practice.  Duties may include but are not limited to reproductive health visits, STD assessments, providing follow up care, health counseling, and referrals, as appropriate.  Develops and reviews health histories.  Selects orders and interprets specific diagnostic tests and procedures such as: Papanicolaou smears, cultures, wet mounts, urinalysis, blood counts, and imaging studies.  Diagnoses and treatment of minor, acute, and/or ambulatory conditions such as vaginitis, PID, STDs, and other reproductive health conditions.  Counsels, orders, and manages contraceptives, which may include placement and removal of long-term devices such as intrauterine devices (IUD) and sub-dermal implants.  Counsels regarding mistimed pregnancies and safe sex practices.  Practice will be in keeping with collaborative practice agreement with health department medical director.  Consults with physician and specialists regarding difficult cases.  Promotes good health habits in clients such as healthy diet and exercise.  Refers clients to the hospital and other community agencies as necessary.

Completes and attends mandatory trainings and team meetings. Initiates and completes opportunities for professional development. Prepares biweekly leaves/attendance records and daily employee activity records (EARs).

Assists with PrEP, nPEP, and Test and Treat implementation into all clinic services including ongoing clinical support. Provides education and mentorship to staff. Attends in-services and meetings on behalf of service expansion efforts. Enters HMS service codes on the date of service and marks the superbill appropriately. Completes e-lab requisitions for necessary labs. 

Participates in orientation and staff development of personnel assisting with patient care.  Functions as a resource for primary care and communicable disease information for nursing staff and other community health staff.  Provides input that assures positive patient experience and efficient clinic flow.

Including phlebotomy, assessing vital signs, conducting educational seminars, and assignment during disaster, etc. May provide clinical care in other departments of the agency as needed.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge, skills and abilities, including utilization of equipment, required for the position:

• Knowledge of nursing principles, practices, techniques & procedures.
• Knowledge of human anatomy and physiology.
• Knowledge of correct spelling, punctuation & grammar usage
• Knowledge of standard business formats & styles for letters & business forms
• Skill in performing uncomplicated surgical procedures.
• Skill in operating a personal computer
• 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 operate general office equipment
• Ability to follow office procedures & practices
• Ability to organize and maintain filing systems
• Ability to handle telephone calls in a courteous & effective manner.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally & in writing
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to understand, interpret & apply applicable rules, regulations, policies & procedures
• Ability to prioritize individual workload
• Ability to frequently bend, kneel, reach, and sit or stand for long periods of time
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds as needed.
• Ability to frequently use, telephone, computer, copier and small hand tools, ie: stapler, scissors etc. 
• Ability to work indoors with occasional temperature changes.
• Ability to locate information that is listed alphabetically & numerically
• Ability to follow instructions
• Ability to review data for accuracy & completeness
• Ability to work independently or with minimal supervision

Licensure/registration/certification requirements (If applicable, list the appropriate Florida Statute or federal regulation cite):

• Must have a current CPR with AED (BLS) certification or obtain such certification during employment.

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

Other job-related requirements for this position:

• Incumbent may be required to work before, during and/or beyond normal work hours or days in the event of an emergency.  Emergency duty required of the incumbent includes working in special needs or Red Cross shelters, or performing other emergency duties including, but not limited to, responses to or threats involving any disaster or threat of disaster, man-made or natural.
• Incumbent will have access to records containing social security numbers in the performance of job duties
• Incumbent must possess a valid Florida Driver License and have a motor vehicle to carry out these duties.
• Selected immunizations or titers and/ or periodic screening for tuberculosis may be recommended for this position.
• This position will abide by all state and federal laws, rules, and DOH policies and procedures.
• This position is authorized to transport confidential information outside of established DOH-Lee facilities and must comply with parameters defined in DOHP 50-10.
• Must be willing to undergo FIT testing.
• This position is classified as a sensitive position. This individual will perform tasks defined as sensitive and handles confidential information. Background screening is a condition of employment.
• Successful completion of a drug test is a condition of employment.

Working hours: (A) Daily from 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M (B) Total hours in workweek 25-30 hours

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:

Fort Myers 

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:

Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. As an OPS employee, the benefits below are available:

• State of Florida 401(a) FICA Alternative Plan (mandatory)
• Participation in state group insurance (upon meeting eligibility requirements.  Consult with People First and/or the serving HR office)
• Workers’ Compensation (mandatory, if needed)
• Reemployment Assistance (Unemployment Compensation) (mandatory, if needed)
• Deferred Compensation (voluntary)
• Employee Assistance Program (voluntary)
• 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.

All Florida Department of Health positions require the incumbent to be able to learn and communicate effectively, orally and in writing, in English. Applicants who do not meet this requirement will not be considered.  

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. 

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.