OPS ADVANCED PRACTICE REGISTERED NURSE

OPS ADVANCED PRACTICE REGISTERED NURSE - 64953239

Thank you for your interest in career opportunities with the Florida Department of Health in Polk 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 incumbent is part of a global public health organization and is expected to support the Florida Department of Health in Polk County in its mission to protect, promote, and improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county and community efforts and its vision to be the Healthiest State in the Nation. Furthermore, the incumbent is expected to incorporate the agency values of Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Responsiveness and Excellence in all aspects of their work. The incumbent in this position is an Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner working within a County Health Department clinic performing certain medical acts within Protocols established mutually with the CHD Medical Director and in conformance with specialized certification.

Work is performed under direct supervision of the Advanced Practice Nurse Specialist.

CLINICAL:

Provides Nurse Practitioner services in clinics to support Women's Health/OB, Core Services, and Family Planning programs. Assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation are done utilizing established medical protocols. Assesses clients and family, physical, emotional and social needs, provides counseling as needed. Performs physical exams, counseling, recommends medical treatments following established protocols and/or referring to other providers as appropriate. Obtains and interprets necessary lab procedures. Distinguishes between normal variations and abnormal deviations on assessment and refers client to appropriate sources. Recognizes and manages any abnormal findings. Maintains clinic records. Works in an expanded nursing practice role, which includes independent decision making.

CONSULTATION:

Serves as a resource person to the nursing staff for any core service and adult health concerns. Evaluates program efficiency and effectiveness and recommends changes which would improve program operation.

MISCELLANEOUS:

Attend clinic staff meetings offered by the Polk County Health Department and other agencies. Presents programs as requested by community groups to help promote understanding of Health Department programs. Maintains travel, time and attendance and leave records. Completes computer forms i.e. EAR's and CSR's etc. Participates in Patient Flow Analysis and other health department studies as requested. Processes phone calls from patients and other agencies. Performs any functions not previously mentioned but may be recommended at any future date by the county health director. Other support functions as necessary. Performs other duties as required, including performance of additional interpreter duties, consistent with skill level, and as needed.

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:

Minimum - Licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse in accordance with Florida Statute 464 or eligible to practice nursing in accordance with Florida Administrative Code 210-8.27. Florida Driver's License is a requirement of this position.

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)

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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: 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. 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 View phone number on click.appcast.io). 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.

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