OPS ADVANCED PRACTICE REGISTERED NURSE - 64935366

OPS Advanced Practice Registered Nurse - 64935366

This is an advanced specialized and highly responsible nursing position requiring an advanced registered nurse practitioner certificate. Provides comprehensive primary and preventative health care including family planning, sexually transmitted disease, primary care, HIV and pediatrics. Provides all care and services within established protocols under standing orders under the direction of a medical practitioner. Is under the supervision of the Community Health Nursing Director. Provides gynecologic, family planning, sexually transmitted disease, pediatrics, and primary care HIV health services. Provides clinical services including conducting health assessments, recording medical and psychosocial history, record symptoms, conduct physical examinations, assessments, develop treatment plans including ordering medications or other therapies, diagnose problems, provide patient education and counseling, referrals and follow-up as necessary including collaboration with other healthcare providers. Order and interpret diagnostic lab tests, monitor medication and initiate appropriate therapies, monitor and alter medications according to variation in client's response. Assist physician in ongoing management of chronic or acute conditions.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Willing to work before, during, and/or beyond normal work hours or days in the event of an emergency.
• This position requires current authorization to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.
• The Department of Health is unable to provide employment visa sponsorship.
• Will work 16-24 hours per week including every Friday.
• An active Florida advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) license.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bilingual (English and Spanish)

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 Flexible Spending Accounts Tuition waivers And more!

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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.

Location: Umatilla, FL, US, 32784