OPS ADVANCED PRACTICE REGISTERED NURSE - 64855001 1

State of Florida • Saint Petersburg, FL

6d • $48 - $50 • Onsite

About The Position

This is an OPS (Other Personnel Services) temporary position within the Disease Control Division, specifically serving the Tuberculosis and Refugee Health Program. The role involves providing comprehensive health care to clients, analyzing patient data to develop diagnoses and treatment plans, prescribing and administering medications, and educating patients on self-management. The position also requires responding to medical emergencies, completing case management, communicating with external providers, and ensuring all program requirements are met. The role includes assisting with training new staff, providing oversight for Refugee Health Nurses, participating in quality improvement projects, and assisting in policy development. The incumbent will also be responsible for administrative tasks such as completing timesheets and incident reports, and participating in meetings and peer reviews. Emergency duty may be required.

Requirements

• Clear and active license in the state of Florida to practice as an ARNP per Chapter 464 Part I of the Florida Statutes Nurse Practice Act
• Current active Florida Nursing License or a multistate license from another compact state
• CPR Certification
• Current valid Florida Driver’s License with daily access to private transportation or able to obtain within 30 days of hire
• Knowledge of nursing principles, practices, and techniques.
• Knowledge of human anatomy and physiology.
• Knowledge of communicable diseases and their pathophysiology.
• Ability to administer prescribed medications.
• Ability to perform complete physical appraisals of patients.
• Ability to identify and evaluate illnesses.
• Ability to initiate diagnostic laboratory results and evaluate the results.
• Ability to manage the care of patients.
• Ability to work with clients having a variety of physical problems.
• Ability to compile and evaluate medical histories and other clinical and laboratory data
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Ability to learn and communicate effectively, orally and in writing, in English.

Nice To Haves

• At least 1 year of experience working in a medical office setting
• Extensive computer skills, including the use of an electronic health records
• One-year of working in a public health setting
• Experience leading a clinic team
• Knowledge of communicable diseases, including Tuberculosis

Responsibilities

• Provides comprehensive health care to clients in the Tuberculosis and Refugee Health Program.
• Conducts patient intake, vitals, and history when nurse is absent.
• Analyzes and interprets patient histories, symptoms, physical findings, and/or diagnostic information to develop appropriate diagnoses.
• Diagnoses and treat acute health care problems such as illnesses, infections, or injuries.
• Orders, conducts, interprets, and/or evaluates diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
• Orders, reviews and interprets laboratory tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
• Prescribes and administers medications based on patient characteristics, efficacy, safety, and cost as legally authorized.
• Makes medical diagnosis and prescribes treatment within scope of service.
• Develops treatment plans based on scientific rationale, standards of care, and professional practice guidelines.
• Makes appropriate follow ups and referrals.
• Educates patients about self-management of acute and chronic illnesses, tailoring instructions to patients' individual circumstances.
• Responds to medical emergencies within the clinics. Communicate with emergency responders regarding patient needs and follow up.
• Completes case management, including record review and lab review.
• Communicates with outside providers and specialists regarding care of patients.
• Communicates patient needs with parents/guardians as appropriate while ensuring confidentiality according to Florida State Statute.
• Provides consultation and technical assistance in evaluating the appropriateness of client care.
• Documents all services in EHR timely and accurately.
• Communicate with clinic team and other colleagues.
• Ensure that all requirements are met, including program objectives, productivity, service activities, and target population.
• Provides excellent customer service.
• Assists with training of new clinical staff members.
• Assists with routine oversight and credentialing of Refugee Health Nurses
• Participates in quality improvement projects and initiatives within the program and across the DOH organization.
• Assists in the development of policy and protocols related to the management of nursing care problems and the delivery of client care.
• Keeps supervisor informed.
• Completes time sheet, EARS, and mandatory training in a timely and accurate manner.
• Completes incident reports in a timely manner.
• Completes training to promote professional growth.
• Participate in peer review and provider, team, and other meetings as assigned.
• Schedules time off in advance and collaborate with supervisor to ensure work responsibilities are covered when absent.
• Performs other related duties as assigned, including Emergency Duty

Benefits

• State of Florida 401(a) FICA Alternative Plan (mandatory)
• Participation in state group insurance (upon meeting eligibility requirements. Consult with People First and/or the serving HR office)
• Workers’ Compensation (mandatory, if needed)
• Reemployment Assistance (Unemployment Compensation) (mandatory, if needed)
• Deferred Compensation (voluntary)
• Employee Assistance Program (voluntary)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level