OPS ADVANCED PRACTICE REGISTERED NURSE

Requisition No: 884273


Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: OPS ADVANCED PRACTICE REGISTERED NURSE - 64953239

Pay Plan: Temp

Position Number: 64953239


Salary: Hourly rate $45.00 - $46.00


Posting Closing Date: 10/09/2026


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OPS ADVANCED PRACTICE REGISTERED NURSE

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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 I nnovation, C ollaboration, A ccountability, R esponsiveness and E xcellence 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.

Other job-related requirements for this position:

Emergency Duty: 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.

Confidentiality: Incumbent may have access to records containing Social Security numbers in the performance of their job duties.

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:

Bartow, FL

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!

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.


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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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