OPS ADVANCED PRACTICE REGISTERED NURSE

OPS Advanced Practice Registered Nurse - 64949258This is an advanced and specialized nursing position that integrates nursing expertise with public health principles to assess and prevent health issues for individuals in the Osceola community. This position will work closely with the Clinical Nursing Supervisor, Medical Executive Director and the Director of Nursing. The incumbent will provide patient care to patients in the Family Planning, HIV, STD, Breast and Cervical, Hepatitis, and TB programs. The APRN will provide medical care and procedures, such as intra uterine device and Long Acting Reversible Contraception, within protocols established by the Medical Director. Collaborates with other departments within the Health Department to ensure patients' needs are met. Collects, interprets and records health data from patients and engages patients when developing care plan. Consistently documents all visits, telephone encounters, procedures, medications and education provided in the electronic medical record. Educates patients and family members on disease processes and prevention methods. Initiates diagnostic and laboratory tests and evaluates all results in a timely manner. Attends interdisciplinary huddles at the beginning of each shift. Participates in screening and outreach events as needed. Makes scheduled visits to satellite locations to provide care. Actively engages in quality improvement initiatives with the Health Department. Completes all required trainings and participates in professional development offered by the Department. Assumes responsibilities for maintaining current State of Florida Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) license and engages regularly in professional growth courses and conferences. Participates in nursing, medical, and other conferences as related to job duties. Performs other duties as assigned.The incumbent in this position may be required to use vehicles owned, leased, or operated by the state or county to conduct official state business. State or county vehicles shall be used only for officially authorized duties and not for personal use, unless a specific exception applies under Florida law (F.S. § 287.17). 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. Assigned purchasing card responsibilities. This position requires daily in-office or field work.Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge, skills and abilities, including utilization of equipment, required for the position: Knowledge of nursing principles, practices and techniques. Knowledge of human anatomy and physiology. Ability to administer prescribed medications. Ability to provide direct patient care and treatment. Ability to work with patients having a variety of physical problems. Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments. Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others. Skills in the use of medical equipment and instruments used in providing nursing care.Qualifications: Minimum - Licensed as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) in the state of Florida Experience documenting and retrieving clinical information in an electronic medical records (EMR) system Willing to participate in the on-call rotation which requires receiving and responding to calls after work hours and on weekends Willing to perform emergency duties before, during and/or beyond normal business hours and/or day in the event of an emergency, disaster, or threat of disaster man-made or natural Willing to provide a minimum of two weeks advanced notice for non-urgent annual leave request Authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship Willing to physically come into the office daily and perform field work Willing to work outreach events which may be held after hours and on weekends periodically Preferred - At least three (3) years of medical experience working in an outpatient, Public Health setting or Women's Health Clinic At least one (1) year of experience in Quality Improvement Initiative/Programs Bilingual in English + Spanish OR English + Creole and fluently speak, read, and write these languages