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OPS ADVANCED PRACTICE REGISTERED NURSE - 64926085

State of Florida Port La Belle, FL

OPS ADVANCED PRACTICE REGISTERED NURSE - 64926085 Date: Jan 15, 2025 The State Personnel System is an E-Verify employer. For more information click on our E-Verify Website. Requisition No: 844191 Agency: Department of Health Working Title: OPS ADVANCED PRACTICE REGISTERED NURSE - 64926085 Your Specific Responsibilities: This is a professional public health clinic Advanced Practice Registered Nurse working at the FDOH – Hendry and Glades. This is a sensitive position responsible for providing Family Planning, Sexually Transmitted Infection care, and Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) for HIV. The employee shall maintain accurate and complete medical records. The employer, Department of Health, is the records owner of the medical records as defined by section 456.057 Florida Statute: This position works under the direct supervision of the Community Health Nursing Director – SES. The primary duties of this position include: Manages and treats Family Planning, STI, and Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) for HIV clients in accordance with a collaborative practice agreement using established DOH protocols, policies, and procedures. Assesses, evaluates, and manages 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. Interprets and evaluates laboratory results. Provides preventive health care services in relation to programmatic guidelines. Evaluates and initiates or modifies the patient treatment plan. Prescribes medication and accurately documents medication in the electronic medical record. Provides referrals for physician or specialty care when indicated. Performs testing procedures, venipunctures, U/A, pregnancy test, HIV testing and counseling. Initiates and manages contraceptive methods for Family Planning patients after evaluation, history, laboratory tests, physical assessment, and examination. Provides verbal and written instructions regarding family planning methods. Obtains informed consent. Performs assessment, screening, and counseling. Obtains Pap smears and provides follow-up for abnormal Pap smears. Provides pre-conceptual and inter-conceptual health services. Inserts and removes IUDs and implantable subdermal contraceptives. Assists patients to make decisions regarding use of oral contraceptives, Depo-Provera injections, natural family planning, and long-acting reversible contraceptives. Provides pregnancy testing and counseling. Manages and treats sexually transmitted infections (STI). Collaborates with the Disease Intervention Specialist to ensure STI treatment is received and documented. Provides sterilization counseling. Follows Family Planning Title X Administrative and Clinical Manuals and protocols guidelines. Collaborates with the Refugee Health nurse to provide physical examinations and follow-up referrals as warranted. Documents all observations and actions in an accurate and timely manner in the Health Management System (HMS). Responds to patient complaints. Provides information/education to clients and/or their families upon a diagnosis, including a plan of care, lifestyle, compliance, health practices, medications, complications, and follow-up. Participates in orientation and staff development of personnel and assists with patient care. Functions as a resource for care information for nursing staff and other health care professionals. Coordinates Tubal Ligation program. Attends DOH staff and programmatic meetings. Utilizes a total quality management approach to provide efficient and effective services that meet organizational, customer service, internal process, and financial goals. Assesses the health and health care needs of adults and children and makes service delivery recommendations based on quantitative and qualitative data as well as feedback from community partners and consumers. Actively participates in performance and process improvement initiatives including quarterly chart reviews. Serves as a backup in providing public health nursing services, immunizations, and related health unit activities at scheduled clinics. Performs other related work as required, including emergency duty. Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge of statutes, rules, and regulations that pertain to the programs. Use of equipment and supplies related to the position. Medical knowledge, including skills in obtaining vital signs, medical histories, and various procedures. Use of Institute of Healthcare Improvement quality improvement process. Initiative: Self-confident, motivated, and enthusiastic drive to perform current job duties & undertake duties of greater responsibility. Interpersonal skills: Understanding, friendliness, courtesy, tact, empathy, cooperation, concern, and politeness to others; relates well to different people from varied backgrounds and different situations. Technology: Navigates the Internet, uses office suite and assorted software, and uses technology equipment. Time management: Manages a variety of responsibilities in a timely and efficient manner. Motivational skills: Motivates, provides constructive feedback, positive recognition, and organizes activities to improve the clinic team skills and performance. Human relations: Works with others in a professional, considerate, and helpful manner. Projects a positive image of FDOH – Hendry and self. Communication (oral & written): Takes the initiative to communicate accurate, up-to-date information to peers and management. Expresses thoughts clearly, both verbally and in writing. Listens and understands the views of others. Customer service: Works with clients and customers to assess their needs, provide information or assistance, resolve their problems, or satisfy their expectations. Language: Must be bilingual in English and Spanish. Qualifications: Minimum: Willing to work during or beyond normal work hours or days in the event of an emergency. Emergency duty required includes working in Special Needs or Red Cross Shelters, or performing other emergency duties including responses to or threats involving any disaster or threat of disaster, man-made or natural. Certified as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Practitioner (APRN) in accordance with Florida Statute 464. F.A.C. Chapter 64 B9-4, with specialization as an Adult or Family Nurse Practitioner. Where You Will Work: LaBelle, Clewiston, and Moore Haven. 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). Workers’ Compensation (mandatory, if needed). Reemployment Assistance (Unemployment Compensation) (mandatory, if needed). 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. The successful candidate will be required to complete the Form I-9 and that information will be verified using the E-Verify system. Incumbents may be required to perform emergency duty before, during, and/or beyond normal work hours or days. 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 (1-866-663-4735). 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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