ADVANCED PRACTICE REGISTERED NURSE

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse - 64027992

This position is a full-time Advanced Practice Nursing Position at the Florida Department of Health in Flagler County for Women's Health/Family Planning/Pre-Natal and STD Clinics, with oversight of TB, Refugee Health, and HIV clinics. Employee will also cover Volusia County clinic sites when needed due to scheduling. Must be able to perform independently with the primary responsibility to perform specialized and comprehensive care to clients of Women's Health/Family Planning. Family Planning services are provided according to the Federal Title X Guidelines. In addition, must be able to assess, diagnose and treat STD diseases and related conditions.

Your Specific Responsibilities:

• Assess family planning patient's total health needs through physician examination, including medical history, observation, physical examination and procedures necessary to obtain smears and cultures for the detection of infection and abnormalities.
• Select, use, and monitor diagnostic tests and procedures such as urinalysis, x-rays, blood work, smears and cultures.
• Counsel patients concerning sexually transmitted diseases, prevention, and treatment.
• Counsel patients concerning effectiveness, in addition to pros and cons related to all forms of birth control.
• Establish, train and maintain under protocol for long term hormonal contraceptive implant (i.e. Implanon) program.
• Initiate and manage patients using any form of birth control according to family planning protocols, including emergency contraceptive pills and methods requiring surgical placement. (IUD's)
• Monitor medications and initiate appropriate therapy for certain conditions.
• Counsel and work closely with adolescent patients.
• Refers abnormal findings beyond scope of expertise to the Senior Physician.
• Participates in family planning personnel staff development programs.
• Serves as family planning resource person.
• Initiate and manage HRT for appropriate candidates.
• Performs colposcopy to evaluate abnormal pap smears upon completion of training.
• Performs duties of family planning nurse as necessary & perform other procedures under physician direction, per protocol fetus, manual pelvimetry and other entitles described in the maternity protocol.
• Select, use, and monitor diagnostic testing as indicated.
• Initiate vitamins and ferrous sulfate therapy as indicated.
• Perform routine post-partum examinations.
• Discuss all abnormal findings with supervising physician.
• Screen all patients within programs for Tdap, HPV, and influenza provided immunization and education.
• STD Assess the sexually transmitted disease patient's (both male and female) health needs through physical examination, including medical history, observation and palpation and procedures necessary to obtain smears and cultures for the detection of Infection and abnormalities.
• Select, use and monitor diagnostic tests and procedures.
• Counsel patients concerning sexually transmitted diseases, prevention, and treatment.
• Counsel patients concerning effectiveness in addition to pros and cons of all forms of birth control, if requested.
• Initiate appropriate therapy for STD conditions diagnosed.
• Monitor results of therapy.
• Discuss abnormal findings with supervising physician as necessary.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Ability to perform as an APRN

Qualifications:

Minimum - Must be willing to accept this salary if offered the position Must be willing to physically come in the office to perform the duties & responsibilities of the positions Must have current authorization to work in the United States without employer sponsorship Preferred - Family Planning/sexually transmitted disease experience. OB/Pre-natal experience. At least one year of APRN experience. Knowledge of Microsoft applications.

Where You Will Work: 301 Dr. Carter Blvd, Bunnell, FL 32110

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:

Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State's total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including: Annual and Sick Leave benefits; Nine paid holidays and one Personal Holiday each year; State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options; Retirement plan options, including employer contributions (For more information, please click ); Flexible Spending Accounts; Tuition waivers; And more! For a more complete list of benefits, including monthly costs, visit .

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. VETERANS' PREFERENCE. Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans' Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. Candidates claiming Veterans' Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans' Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here. All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement. Location: BUNNELL, FL, US, 32110