Full Time Primary Care APRN

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
This is a full-time Career Service Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) position working in the Lee County Department of Health. The incumbent in this position is under the supervision of the Executive Community Health Nursing Director. The incumbent will work under the policies, procedures, and protocols of the Florida Department of Health in Lee County (DOH-Lee) and physician signing the incumbent's protocols. Incumbent handles protected health information on a need-to-know basis following Department of Health, HIPAA, and Information Security policies, protocols, and procedures. Employees abide by State/Federal laws governing health information. Responsible to maintain confidentiality, security, privacy and integrity of protected health information. Medical Records, Lab, STD, HIV testing, and HMS. Evening clinic and weekend outreach events may be required.
Provides clinical care for clients at DOH-Lee sites.
Acute health conditions may be assessed and treated as necessary according to the nurse practitioner's educational specialty, experiences and scope of practice.
Duties may include but are not limited to reproductive health visits, STD assessments, providing follow up care, health counseling, and referrals, as appropriate.
Develops and reviews health histories. Diagnoses and treatment of minor, acute, and/or ambulatory conditions such as vaginitis, PID, STDs, and other reproductive health conditions.
Promotes good health habits in clients such as healthy diet and exercise.
Refers clients to the hospital and other community agencies as necessary.
Completes and attends mandatory training and team meetings.
Assists with PrEP, nPEP, and Test and Treat implementation into all clinic services, including ongoing clinical support.
Participates in orientation and staff development of personnel assisting with patient care.
Functions as a resource for primary care and communicable disease information for nursing staff and other community health staff.
Provides input that assures positive patient experience and efficient clinic flow.
Performs other related work as required, including phlebotomy, assessing vital signs, conducting educational seminars, and assignment during disaster, etc.
May provide clinical care in other departments of the agency as needed.
Knowledge of nursing principles, practices, techniques & procedures.
Skill in performing uncomplicated surgical procedures.
Skill in operating a personal computer.
Ability to manage the care of patients.
Ability to compile and evaluate medical histories and other clinical and laboratory data.
Ability to operate general office equipment.
Ability to follow office procedures & practices.
Ability to handle telephone calls in a courteous & effective manner.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally & in writing.
Ability to understand, interpret & apply applicable rules, regulations, policies & procedures.
Ability to frequently use, telephone, computer, copier and small hand tools, ie: stapler, scissors etc.
Ability to review data for accuracy & completeness.
Ability to work independently or with minimal supervision.
Certification as an Advanced Practitioner Registered Nurse in accordance with Florida Statute 464.