Advanced Practice Registered Nurse or Physician Assistant

State of Florida • Jacksonville Beach, FL

1d • $83,000 - $86,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Florida Department of Health – Duval seeks an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse or Physician Assistant to provide comprehensive primary and specialty care to people living with HIV. The role performs approved medical procedures in accordance with established clinical protocols, assesses risk factors, interprets laboratory results, initiates referrals, and provides care under the direct and indirect supervision of a physician and in accordance with written protocols. The position implements advanced-practice nursing standards and supports the development and execution of program policies and protocols, while collaborating with interdisciplinary teams on HIV prevention and treatment initiatives. This Career Service position is eligible for on-call compensation under applicable collective bargaining agreements.

The position provides health assessments and care at the Comprehensive Care Center, including indicated sexually transmitted disease and family planning services. Care may be delivered through telehealth or telemedicine. The incumbent documents encounters in the electronic health record, connects clients with community resources, contributes to policy and procedure updates, participates in quality improvement and outcome tracking, and supports training and staff development. The position is based at the Florida Department of Health – Duval, Central Health Plaza, 515 W 6th Street, Jacksonville, Florida 32206. Incumbents may be required to perform emergency duty before, during, and/or beyond normal work hours or days.

Requirements

• Hold an active license in good standing as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) or Physician Assistant (PA) in accordance with Florida Statute 464 and Florida Administrative Code 210-8.22 or 8.27.
• Have experience diagnosing and treating patients with HIV/AIDS, including other sexually transmitted infections and diseases.
• Have basic knowledge of commonly used computer software, such as Microsoft Outlook and Word.
• Have knowledge of customer-service principles and processes.
• Have knowledge of English language structure, vocabulary, spelling, composition, and grammar.
• Have knowledge of medical information and techniques used to diagnose and treat injuries, diseases, and deformities, including symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventive healthcare measures.
• Have knowledge of human behavior and performance, individual differences, learning and motivation, psychological research methods, and assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.
• Be able to use a computer keyboard efficiently and accurately to complete point-of-care documentation.
• Demonstrate active listening, critical thinking, instructing, monitoring, reading comprehension, service orientation, time management, and effective writing skills.
• Demonstrate deductive and inductive reasoning; near vision; oral comprehension and expression; problem sensitivity; speech clarity; and speech recognition.
• Be able to learn and communicate effectively in English, orally and in writing.
• Meet the position’s security background check and/or drug screening requirements and participate in direct deposit.
• Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, must meet the stated Selective Service registration or exemption requirement.
• Complete Form I-9; employment eligibility information will be verified through E-Verify.

Nice To Haves

• Certification in HIV or infectious disease.
• Preferred experience in an adult care setting, such as women’s health, primary care, or specialty care.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient histories and physical examinations and evaluate risk factors in accordance with accepted medical practice and protocols, using cultural competence and consulting a physician as needed.
• Perform or order laboratory tests and diagnostic procedures, and make appropriate referrals.
• Analyze data and apply problem-solving skills in a team environment.
• Maintain patient records and enter each encounter into the electronic health record in a timely manner.
• Provide guidance about appropriate community resources.
• Provide sexually transmitted disease services to male and female patients as indicated.
• Provide family planning services as indicated.
• Provide specialty care to patients seeking services at the Comprehensive Care Center.
• Assess clients’ physical, psychosocial, and environmental status to develop, implement, monitor, and modify plans of care.
• Assist with updating policies, procedures, and manuals related to HIV services.
• Provide the listed services through telehealth or telemedicine when applicable.
• Provide educational opportunities and training for nurse practitioner and physician assistant students, medical residents, and fellow practitioners as needed.
• Work with management, physicians, nurses, health support technicians, human service counselors, senior clerks, and other staff to develop and provide an interdisciplinary approach to case management.
• Participate in quality improvement activities, including peer review.
• Help track patient outcomes at the Comprehensive Care Center, particularly disease control, prevention, and social determinants of health, using data and evidence-based practices.
• Attend provider meetings, in-services, seminars, and training for professional development, competency, and retention of skills.
• Participate in orientation and staff development programs for people assisting with client care.
• May oversee the work activities of ancillary personnel.
• Complete mandatory training and submit employee leave and attendance records, Employee Activity Records (EARS), and travel vouchers accurately and on time.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Annual and sick leave.
• Nine paid holidays and one personal holiday each year.
• State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, and supplemental insurance.
• Retirement plan options, including employer contributions.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Tuition waivers.
• On-call compensation per applicable collective bargaining agreements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed