ADVANCED PRACTICE REGISTERED NURSE - 64000822

State of Florida • Yulee, FL

33d

About The Position

This position, an employee of the Nassau County Health Department (NCHD), works to protect, promote, and improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county, and community efforts. The employee is expected to promote innovation by searching for creative solutions and managing resources wisely. They are expected to collaborate through teamwork to achieve common goals and solve problems. The employee is expected to be accountable and perform with integrity and respect. They are expected to be responsive by serving our customers and engaging our partners. Finally, the employee is expected to perform with excellence by promoting quality outcomes through learning and continuous performance. Employee will be operating a state vehicle to service clients within the Nassau County area. This position reports directly to the Executive Community Health Nursing Director-SES. Family Planning, STD, HIV, TB and Adult Health Services• Perform complete physical examination, compile, and evaluate medical history and physical findings.• Manage care of clients with chronic or acute conditions.• Select and use diagnostic tests and procedures in the diagnostic process.• Identify and evaluate physical and behavioral problems, diagnose, and implement treatment plans.• Monitor therapies and medications and alter treatments according to variations in patient response.• Coordinate the implementation and continuity of care.• Share timeframe for follow-up appointments.• Counsels and educates client and/or family regarding healthy living and healthiest weight.• Discusses the risks of tobacco product use, second-hand smoke, and vaping. Provides resources to assist with tobacco and/or vaping cessation.• Makes referral to internal and external providers for care outside the APRN scope and/or specialty care.• Orders HIV and STD Screening for all sexually active at-risk clients a minimum of yearly.• Provides pre/post-test counseling for HIV screening.• Evaluates and treats all ages of clients presenting with symptoms of a STD or requesting STD testing. • Provides all Family Planning services within the APRN scope and Title X requirements.• Reviews ordered labs and other test results promptly (ideally within one business day and no more than two business days).• Notifies clients or delegates notification of clients of positive lab and other test results.• Real time documentation of all care and client communication in HMS.• Orders medications and documents services before seeing the next client.• Provide input to policy development.• Perform other related duties as required within the scope of APRN license and/or credentials/certifications.• May need to use personal or county vehicle for work related duties. Immunizations• Encourages ACIP/CDC recommended immunizations for age and/or lifestyle.• Maintains a contemporary knowledge of immunization changes and updates. Other Duties• Performs lab services need by clients (microscopy).• Participates in the evaluation and selection of flyers and brochures available for our clients.• Assist in the orientation of new employees.• Precept students as requested by leadership.• Serve as relief nurse in clinics when a nursing shortage exists.• Performs all the other duties as required.

Requirements

• Excellent time management, organizational, and multi-taking skills.
• Ability to work effectively with a health care team to maintain an effective working relationship
• Ability to perform procedures common to the position
• Knowledge in writing policies, procedures, and protocols.
• Ability to recognize areas of own practice that need improvement.
• Ability to teach other staff in the theory and practice of their position.
• Knowledge of the principles and techniques of effective verbal and written communication and ability to apply them.
• Computer knowledge and ability to include patient electronic records.
• Leadership and supervisory skills.
• Knowledge to recognize situations in which intervention is needed to improve clinic efficiency and/or patient care.
• Ability to record a clear, understandable, and legally defensible account of care of services provided.
• Ability to teach clients on specific health issues, promotion of wellness, maintenance of health and prevention of disease.
• Licensure in the State of Florida as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
• Certification in the State of Florida as an Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner in accordance with Chapter 464, Florida Statutes, and in accordance with Rule 64B9, Florida Administrative Code
• 1-year clinical experience as an APRN
• Willingness to travel to multiple clinic sites in Nassau County as needed for coverage.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s Degree
• 2 or more years’ clinical experience as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
• Current CPR certification

Responsibilities

• Perform complete physical examination, compile, and evaluate medical history and physical findings.
• Manage care of clients with chronic or acute conditions.
• Select and use diagnostic tests and procedures in the diagnostic process.
• Identify and evaluate physical and behavioral problems, diagnose, and implement treatment plans.
• Monitor therapies and medications and alter treatments according to variations in patient response.
• Coordinate the implementation and continuity of care.
• Share timeframe for follow-up appointments.
• Counsels and educates client and/or family regarding healthy living and healthiest weight.
• Discusses the risks of tobacco product use, second-hand smoke, and vaping. Provides resources to assist with tobacco and/or vaping cessation.
• Makes referral to internal and external providers for care outside the APRN scope and/or specialty care.
• Orders HIV and STD Screening for all sexually active at-risk clients a minimum of yearly.
• Provides pre/post-test counseling for HIV screening.
• Evaluates and treats all ages of clients presenting with symptoms of a STD or requesting STD testing.
• Provides all Family Planning services within the APRN scope and Title X requirements.
• Reviews ordered labs and other test results promptly (ideally within one business day and no more than two business days).
• Notifies clients or delegates notification of clients of positive lab and other test results.
• Real time documentation of all care and client communication in HMS.
• Orders medications and documents services before seeing the next client.
• Provide input to policy development.
• Perform other related duties as required within the scope of APRN license and/or credentials/certifications.
• May need to use personal or county vehicle for work related duties.
• Encourages ACIP/CDC recommended immunizations for age and/or lifestyle.
• Maintains a contemporary knowledge of immunization changes and updates.
• Performs lab services need by clients (microscopy).
• Participates in the evaluation and selection of flyers and brochures available for our clients.
• Assist in the orientation of new employees.
• Precept students as requested by leadership.
• Serve as relief nurse in clinics when a nursing shortage exists.
• Performs all the other duties as required.

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: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees