ADVANCED PRACTICE REGISTERED NURSE - 64064601 1

State of Florida • FL

101d • $84,000 - $89,000

About The Position

This is a Career Service Advanced Practice Registered Nurse position working in the Lee County Health Department. 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. This position is classified as a sensitive position. Incumbent handles protected health information on a need-to-know basis following Department of Health, HIPAA, and Information Security policies, protocols, and procedures. Employee abides by State/Federal laws governing health information. Responsible to maintain confidentiality, security, privacy and integrity of protected health information. This position has access to the following information sets: Medical Records, Lab, STD, HIV testing, and HMS. Incumbent may be required to work before, during and/or beyond normal work hours or days. Evening clinic and weekend outreach events may be required.

Requirements

• Certification as an Advanced Practitioner Registered Nurse in accordance with Florida Statute 464. 9.
• Knowledge of nursing principles, practices, techniques & procedures.
• 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 manage the care of patients.
• Ability to work with patients having a variety of physical problems.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally & in writing.
• Ability to prioritize individual workload.
• Ability to frequently bend, kneel, reach, and sit or stand for long periods of time.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds as needed.

Responsibilities

• Provides clinical care for clients at DOH-Lee sites.
• Assesses and treats acute health conditions according to the nurse practitioner’s educational specialty, experiences and scope of practice.
• Conducts reproductive health visits, STD assessments, providing follow up care, health counseling, and referrals.
• Develops and reviews health histories.
• Orders and interprets specific diagnostic tests and procedures such as Papanicolaou smears, cultures, wet mounts, urinalysis, blood counts, and imaging studies.
• Diagnoses and treats minor, acute, and/or ambulatory conditions such as vaginitis, PID, STDs, and other reproductive health conditions.
• Counsels, orders, and manages contraceptives, including placement and removal of long-term devices such as IUDs and sub-dermal implants.
• Promotes good health habits in clients such as healthy diet and exercise.
• Refers clients to the hospital and other community agencies as necessary.
• Assists with PrEP, nPEP, and Test and Treat implementation into all clinic services.
• Provides education and mentorship to staff.
• Completes e-lab requisitions for necessary labs.
• 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.
• Completes and attends mandatory trainings and team meetings.
• Prepares biweekly leave/attendance records and daily employee activity records (EARs).
• Performs other related work as required, including phlebotomy, assessing vital signs, conducting educational seminars, and assignment during disaster.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees