OPS ADVANCED PRACTICE REGISTERED NURSE - 64858203

State of Florida•NORTH FORT MYERS, FL

9d•$43 - $45•Onsite

About The Position

This OPS Advanced Practice Registered Nurse position serves clients at Lee County Department of Health sites in North Fort Myers. The incumbent works under the supervision of the Executive Community Health Nursing Director and follows Department of Health policies, procedures, protocols, and the protocols signed by the physician. The role handles protected health information in accordance with Department of Health and HIPAA requirements and applicable state and federal laws, maintaining its confidentiality, security, privacy, and integrity. The nurse provides clinical assessment and care within their educational specialty, experience, scope of practice, and collaborative practice agreement with the health department medical director. Services include reproductive health visits, STD assessments, follow-up care, counseling, referrals, diagnostic testing, and treatment of minor, acute, and ambulatory reproductive health conditions. The role also supports contraception management, including placement and removal of IUDs and subdermal implants, and provides counseling on pregnancy timing and safe sex practices. The nurse consults with physicians and specialists on difficult cases and refers clients to hospitals or community agencies when appropriate. The position supports PrEP, nPEP, and Test and Treat services, provides education and mentorship to staff, and contributes to staff orientation and development. It also involves entering service codes and lab requisitions, maintaining attendance and activity records, attending training and meetings, and pursuing professional development. Additional duties may include phlebotomy, taking vital signs, conducting educational seminars, disaster assignments, and clinical care in other agency departments. Evening clinics, weekend outreach events, and emergency duty outside normal working hours may be required.

Requirements

Certification as an Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner in accordance with Florida Statute 464.
Knowledge of nursing principles, practices, techniques, and procedures.
Knowledge of human anatomy and physiology.
Knowledge of correct spelling, punctuation, grammar, standard business formats, and business forms.
Skill in performing uncomplicated surgical procedures and operating a personal computer.
Ability to administer prescribed medications; conduct complete physical appraisals; identify and evaluate illnesses; initiate diagnostic laboratory tests and evaluate results; and manage patient care.
Ability to work with patients with a variety of physical problems and evaluate medical histories and clinical and laboratory data.
Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments; prioritize workload; follow office procedures and instructions; and work independently or with minimal supervision.
Ability to operate general office equipment and maintain filing systems; handle telephone calls courteously; and review data for accuracy and completeness.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing in English and establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Ability to understand, interpret, and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
Ability to frequently bend, kneel, reach, and sit or stand for long periods; lift and carry up to 50 pounds as needed; and frequently use a telephone, computer, copier, and small hand tools.
Ability to work indoors with occasional temperature changes and locate information listed alphabetically and numerically.
Availability for evening clinics, weekend outreach events, and emergency duty before, during, or beyond normal work hours or days may be required.
Must complete the required security background check and/or drug screening and participate in direct deposit.

Responsibilities

Provide clinical care and assess acute health conditions at Lee County Department of Health sites within the nurse practitioner's specialty, experience, scope of practice, and collaborative practice agreement.
Conduct reproductive health visits, STD assessments, follow-up care, health counseling, and referrals.
Develop and review health histories; select orders for and interpret diagnostic tests and procedures, including Pap smears, cultures, wet mounts, urinalysis, blood counts, and imaging studies.
Diagnose and treat minor, acute, and ambulatory conditions, including vaginitis, PID, STDs, and other reproductive health conditions.
Counsel clients, order and manage contraceptives, and place or remove long-term contraceptive devices such as IUDs and subdermal implants.
Counsel clients regarding mistimed pregnancies and safe sex practices, and promote healthy diet and exercise habits.
Consult with physicians and specialists regarding difficult cases and refer clients to hospitals and community agencies as needed.
Support implementation of PrEP, nPEP, and Test and Treat services in clinic settings, including ongoing clinical support.
Educate and mentor staff; participate in personnel orientation and development; and serve as a resource on primary care and communicable disease information.
Support positive patient experiences and efficient clinic flow.
Complete and attend mandatory training and team meetings, pursue professional development, and attend in-services and meetings related to service expansion.
Prepare biweekly leave and attendance records and daily employee activity records.
Enter HMS service codes on the date of service, mark superbills appropriately, and complete electronic lab requisitions for necessary laboratory work.
Perform duties such as phlebotomy, taking vital signs, conducting educational seminars, disaster assignments, and clinical care in other agency departments as needed.
Handle protected health information on a need-to-know basis and maintain its confidentiality, security, privacy, and integrity in accordance with applicable policies, laws, and procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned.