OPS ADVANCED PRACTICE REGISTERED NURSE

State of Florida•BRADENTON, FL

17d•$44 - $45•Onsite

About The Position

The Advanced Practice Registered Nurse supports the Florida Department of Health in Manatee County’s public health mission by providing clinical services to adults and children. The role includes direct patient care, including evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of prenatal clients and people seeking family planning or sexually transmitted disease services. The incumbent reviews medical records, reports, test results, and examination information, and rotates among clinics as required, including adult health, child health, family planning, and communicable disease clinics. Clinic assignments and responsibilities may change as circumstances dictate. The position provides clinical consultations and assistance to registered nurses, performs reproductive health services including insertion and removal of long-acting reversible contraceptives, conducts physical examinations, diagnoses medical conditions, prescribes medications, and recommends treatment and lifestyle programs. The incumbent explains procedures and test results, refers patients to specialists when necessary, documents care in electronic health records and occasionally on paper, and completes accurate diagnosis and CPT coding. Additional duties include contributing to protocols and quality control, supporting health promotion programs and community health assessments, maintaining clinical knowledge, and responding to health alerts and assigned disaster response duties. An unrestricted Florida ARNP license is required.

Requirements

Unrestricted Florida Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (ARNP) license pursuant to Section 464.012 of the Florida Statutes.
Valid Florida driver’s license or ability to obtain one within 30 days of hire.
CPR certification.
Knowledge of human anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology.
Knowledge of information and techniques used to diagnose and treat injuries, diseases, and deformities, including symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventive health-care measures.
Ability to communicate information effectively and listen and ask questions as appropriate.
Ability to teach others how to perform tasks.
Ability to find information and identify essential information.
Computer skills sufficient to navigate an electronic health record and access email, including Microsoft Outlook.
Ability to supervise people, prioritize workload, and plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Ability to learn and communicate effectively in English, orally and in writing.
Must complete required security background check and/or drug screening and participate in direct deposit.

Responsibilities

Rotate through clinics including adult health, child health, family planning, and communicable disease clinics, as required.
Provide consultations and assistance to registered nurses working in CHD clinics.
Provide reproductive health services, including insertion and removal of long-acting reversible contraceptives.
Perform physical examinations and medical diagnoses; prescribe medication and recommend dietary and activity programs as indicated.
Prescribe or administer treatment, therapy, medication, vaccination, and other specialized medical care to treat or prevent illness, disease, or injury.
Explain procedures and discuss test results with patients.
Deliver presentations on requested topics as requested by the Executive Nursing Director.
Refer patients to medical specialists or other practitioners when necessary.
Document patient care in electronic health records and, occasionally, paper records; complete accurate CPT and diagnosis coding supported by chart documentation.
Provide input on and review local health department protocols and assist with quality control.
Assist with the design and implementation of health promotion programs.
Help assess citizens’ health needs and plan and implement program revisions to meet those needs.
Update clinical knowledge and skills as required for state relicensure and clinic rotations.
Assist in developing community health demographic data, assessing community needs, and reviewing and updating existing programs.
Use the TRAIN and People First systems.
Maintain the quality of services delivered in nursing practice tasks.
Respond to Florida Department of Health health alert network notifications within the required timeframe.
Report for assigned disaster response duties unless an exemption has been approved.
Work emergency duty before, during, and/or beyond normal work hours or days when required.