OPS ADVANCED PRACTICE REGISTERED NURSE - 64858670

State of Florida•LEESBURG, FL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Advanced Practice Registered Nurse provides highly confidential, specialized care for people living with HIV/AIDS through the HIV/Specialty Care Clinic and a multidisciplinary team serving Lake County. The position supports enhanced care coordination to improve engagement and retention in care and promote viral load suppression. This is an in-office OPS position requiring 16–24 hours per week, including every Friday, at Department of Health locations in Umatilla, Leesburg, and Clermont. Remote work is not available. The practitioner conducts assessments, diagnoses and manages acute and chronic conditions, provides evidence-based treatment, prescribes and administers medications, and documents care. Responsibilities include primary and holistic care, prevention and patient education, treatment of secondary and opportunistic infections, and appropriate physical and well-woman exams. HIV-specific work includes reviewing laboratory results, following up on abnormal findings, assessing medication adherence and barriers to care, coordinating services for newly diagnosed clients, liaising with case management and specialty providers, and reviewing and authorizing prescription requests. The incumbent evaluates immunization status, administers vaccines under protocol, and records immunizations, services, refills, and all client encounters in required systems. The role also includes community outreach, staff and partner education, participation in treatment adherence and quality improvement activities, maintaining relationships with healthcare entry points, and supporting the Program Manager with pharmacy coordination and program activities. The position requires compliance with confidentiality and security requirements, accurate and timely reporting and records, and readiness to perform emergency duties, potentially in special needs or Red Cross shelters.

Requirements

Verifiable experience as a nurse practitioner in an HIV clinical setting.
Ability and willingness to work in the office and physically report to the office to perform the position’s duties.
Willingness to work before, during, and/or beyond normal work hours or days in emergencies, including possible shelter or other emergency assignments.
Knowledge of HIV/AIDS and sexually transmitted disease terminology.
Knowledge of interviewing principles and analytical techniques, and data collection and analysis principles and procedures.
Customer service skills.
Ability to prepare reports and understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures relating to Ryan White, ADAP, and state and local specialty care HIV/AIDS programs.
Ability to understand and follow legislative policy direction established in federal and Florida statutes.
Ability to deal with the public tactfully and courteously.
Ability to work independently and plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments.
Ability to communicate effectively and establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Ability to use problem-solving techniques and personal computers.
Ability to learn and communicate effectively, orally and in writing, in English.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual in English and Spanish.

Responsibilities

Conduct thorough client assessments and diagnose and manage acute and chronic conditions.
Provide evidence-based primary and holistic care, including prevention, wellness, and patient education.
Prescribe and administer medications and ensure accurate clinical documentation.
Interview clients about HIV/AIDS and high-risk activities, and diagnose and treat secondary and opportunistic infections, including sexually transmitted infections, hepatitis, and tuberculosis.
Provide initial and annual physicals and appropriate well-woman exams, including Pap smears, pelvic exams, and breast exams.
Review laboratory results and follow up on abnormal findings, particularly viral loads and CD4 counts.
Assess medication adherence, identify barriers to care, and implement appropriate clinical recommendations.
Coordinate care, particularly for newly diagnosed clients, and serve as a liaison with case management, specialty care providers, and State Telehealth Providers.
Review and authorize prescription requests according to client needs.
Evaluate immunization status, administer vaccines per protocol, and document immunizations and clinical services in required systems.
Enter medication refill requests in HMS–Emdeon and record face-to-face, telehealth, and telephone encounters in required systems.
Comply with confidentiality protocols and database security standards for applicable state and program systems.
Submit reports and maintain records and paperwork, including timesheets, mileage, and EARS, accurately, legibly, and on time.
Communicate effectively with clients and others, answer calls promptly, and assist with clerical functions when needed.
Participate in HIV treatment adherence programs, HIV/AIDS education and prevention trainings, and care management workshops or webinars.
Provide training and information to Department of Health staff, community-based organizations, and case managers.
Participate in outreach, including health fairs, community events, and provider collaborations.
Stay current with HRSA policies and procedures.
Assist with chart reviews and quality assurance and improvement activities, and participate in the Quality Advisory Committee.
Participate in case discussions, case conferences, ADAP and DOH-Lake meetings, and community partner collaborations; maintain relationships with Key Points of Entry into the healthcare system.
Transcribe and distribute meeting minutes within two days.
Support the Program Manager with pharmacy coordination, pilot studies, surveys, focus groups, and reports.
Report client concerns immediately to the Manager or designee.
Perform emergency duties before, during, or beyond normal work hours or days, potentially in special needs or Red Cross shelters.
Maintain confidentiality and security of records as required by departmental regulations and law.