ADVANCED PRACTICE REGISTERED NURSE - 64082488

State of Florida • Tampa, FL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

This is specialized nursing work diagnosing and treating acute, episodic, or chronic illness, independently or as part of a healthcare team under the supervision of the Director of Nursing with additional direction of Medical Director. Focus on health promotion and disease prevention. Orders, performs, or interprets diagnostic tests such as lab work and x rays. May prescribe medication. Must be a registered nurse and have specialized, graduate nursing education. Conduct comprehensive clinical assessments, including sexual health history and risk evaluation for HIV, STIs, viral hepatitis, and family planning. Diagnose, treat, and manage acute medical conditions, including infectious diseases such as HIV, STIs, TB infection, and viral hepatitis using DOH, CDC, and federal clinical and programmatic guidelines. Prescribe medications recommended vaccines following Florida statutes and DOH protocols. Order and interpret diagnostic and point-of-care tests. Develop individualized treatment and follow-up plans consistent with public health and evidence-based standards. Documents clinical services accurately and ensure compliance with DOH standards, reporting requirements, and regulatory policies. Provide patients with disease prevention and health promotion education. Assist with vaccination efforts for populations at increased risk for vaccine-preventable diseases. Coordinate referrals to case management, Ryan White services, behavioral health, and community support programs. Collaborate with epidemiology staff on surveillance, reporting, response efforts, including communicable disease case review, outbreak investigations, linkage-to-care activities, and specimen collection. Offer clinical guidance, training, and support to nursing and clinical staff related to HIV/STI/hepatitis services. Participate in emergency preparedness and public health response activities involving infectious disease events.

Requirements

• Active listening and appropriate inquiry to understand patient and colleague needs.
• Understanding of human biology, disease processes, pathogens, and their interaction with the environment.
• Knowledge of clinical chemistry, medication properties, drug interactions, and safe handling and disposal of substances.
• Proficiency with written, verbal, and visual communication methods for patient education and public health messaging.
• Skill in using logic and analysis to evaluate options, identify problems, and make sound clinical decisions.
• Understanding of instructional and training methods for educating patients, staff, and community partners.
• Ability to work effectively in high-volume, resource-limited environments.
• Knowledge of clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, and preventive health measures.
• Ability to accurately identify and analyze patient health problems.
• Knowledge of public health principles and population health strategies.
• Intermediate computer skills proficiency level with Microsoft 365 applications, and Internet or Internet/Intranet-based systems such as PeopleFirst and Health Management System (HMS); MS Teams knowledge a plus.
• Ability to operate commonly used office equipment such as computers, printers, fax machines and paper shredder.
• Florida Advanced Practice Registered Nurse License per F.S. 464.012
• Florida Driver’s License Required
• Basic Life Saving (BLS) Training Certification
• At least three years of clinical experience working with family health, acute, chronic, or infectious disease patient populations
• At least two years of client/patient customer service experience

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual abilities in English and Spanish (preferred).
• Phlebotomy training or certification
• Bilingual English/Spanish

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and treat acute, episodic, or chronic illness, independently or as part of a healthcare team under the supervision of the Director of Nursing with additional direction of Medical Director.
• Focus on health promotion and disease prevention.
• Order, perform, or interpret diagnostic tests such as lab work and x rays.
• Prescribe medication.
• Conduct comprehensive clinical assessments, including sexual health history and risk evaluation for HIV, STIs, viral hepatitis, and family planning.
• Diagnose, treat, and manage acute medical conditions, including infectious diseases such as HIV, STIs, TB infection, and viral hepatitis using DOH, CDC, and federal clinical and programmatic guidelines.
• Prescribe medications and recommended vaccines following Florida statutes and DOH protocols.
• Order and interpret diagnostic and point-of-care tests.
• Develop individualized treatment and follow-up plans consistent with public health and evidence-based standards.
• Document clinical services accurately and ensure compliance with DOH standards, reporting requirements, and regulatory policies.
• Provide patients with disease prevention and health promotion education.
• Assist with vaccination efforts for populations at increased risk for vaccine-preventable diseases.
• Coordinate referrals to case management, Ryan White services, behavioral health, and community support programs.
• Collaborate with epidemiology staff on surveillance, reporting, response efforts, including communicable disease case review, outbreak investigations, linkage-to-care activities, and specimen collection.
• Offer clinical guidance, training, and support to nursing and clinical staff related to HIV/STI/hepatitis services.
• Participate in emergency preparedness and public health response activities involving infectious disease events.

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: Senior