OPS ADVANCED PRACTICE REGISTERED NURSE

Requisition No: 881529


Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: OPS ADVANCED PRACTICE REGISTERED NURSE - 64945139

Pay Plan: Health Care Practice

Position Number: 64945139


Salary: $45-60/hour


Posting Closing Date: 08/27/2026


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Job posting category: Open Competitive

Your Specific Responsibilities:

Assess, evaluate, and manage patients in accordance with current APRN professional practice standards, evidence-based standards, and medical treatment guidelines, and in consultation with supervising physician when indicated.

Documents all observations and actions accurately and in accordance with program guidelines, including prescribed timelines.

Collects data pursuant to and evaluates patient complaints, medical histories, and physical findings.

Orders diagnostic laboratory tests for evaluation and management of patients and interprets and evaluates laboratory results.

Provides preventive health care services in relation to programmatic guidelines.

Prescribes medication and accurately documents medication in the electronic medical record

Initiates and manages contraceptive methods for Family Planning patients after evaluation, history, laboratory tests, physical assessment and examination.

Educate and counsel patients regarding use of oral contraceptives, Depo-Provera injections, natural family planning, and long-acting reversible contraceptives.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Completion of a nursing graduate program in family practice.
• Competent in Microsoft Office and assorted software.
• Competent in the use of an EMR for "real time" documentation.
• Competent in the use of equipment and supplies related to the position.
• Ability to provide Patient/Family Centered Care.
• 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 in the State of Florida as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
• Certification as an Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner in accordance with Chapter 464. Florida Statutes, and in accordance with Rule 64B9, Florida Administrative Code
• Master's degree
• One year clinical experience as an APRN
• Willingness to travel to multiple clinic sites in Nassau County as needed for coverage

Preferred:

• Two or more years' clinical experience as an APRN
• Experience in Women's Health, Family Practice or Infectious Disease
• Current CPR certification

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:

Various locations in Nassau County, Florida

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!

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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.


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 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.


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.


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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