OPS ADVANCED PRACTICE REGISTERED NURSE - 64858203 1 1

State of Florida • Fort Myers, FL

29d • Onsite

About The Position

This is an Open Competitive, OPS Advanced Practice Registered Nurse position, part time 20-25 hours, in the Lee County Department of Health. The incumbent in this position is under the supervision of the Executive Community Health Nursing Director. The incumbent will work under the policies, procedures and protocols of the Department of Health and physician signing the incumbent’s protocols. Incumbent handles protected health information on a need-to-know basis following Department of Health, HIPAA and Information Security Policy, Protocols and Procedures. Employee abides by State/Federal laws governing health information. Responsible to maintain confidentiality, security, privacy, and integrity of protected health information. This position has access to the following information sets: Medical Records, Lab, STD, HIV testing and HMS. Incumbent may be required to work before, during and/or beyond normal work hours or days. Evening clinic and weekend outreach events may be required.

Requirements

• Knowledge of nursing principles, practices, techniques & procedures.
• Knowledge of human anatomy and physiology.
• Knowledge of correct spelling, punctuation & grammar usage.
• Knowledge of standard business formats & styles for letters & business forms.
• Skill in performing uncomplicated surgical procedures.
• Skill in operating a personal computer.
• Ability to administer prescribed medications.
• Ability to perform complete physical appraisals of patients.
• Ability to identify and evaluate illnesses.
• Ability to initiate diagnostic laboratory tests and evaluate the results.
• Ability to manage the care of patients.
• Ability to work with patients having a variety of physical problems.
• Ability to compile and evaluate medical histories and other clinical and laboratory data.
• Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.
• Ability to operate general office equipment.
• Ability to follow office procedures & practices.
• Ability to organize and maintain filing systems.
• Ability to handle telephone calls in a courteous & effective manner.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally & in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to understand, interpret & apply applicable rules, regulations, policies & procedures.
• Ability to prioritize individual workload.
• Ability to frequently bend, kneel, reach, and sit or stand for long periods of time.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds as needed.
• Ability to frequently use, telephone, computer, copier and small hand tools, ie: stapler, scissors etc.
• Ability to work indoors with occasional temperature changes.
• Ability to locate information that is listed alphabetically & numerically.
• Ability to follow instructions.
• Ability to review data for accuracy & completeness.
• Ability to work independently or with minimal supervision.
• Certification as an Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner in accordance with Florida Statute 464.
• Possess a valid Florida Driver License and have a motor vehicle.
• Willing to undergo FIT testing.
• Successful completion of a drug test.
• Successful completion of a security background check.
• Ability to learn and communicate effectively, orally and in writing, in English.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical care for clients at Lee CHD sites.
• Assess and treat acute health conditions as necessary according to the nurse practitioner’s educational specialty, experiences, and scope of practice.
• Conduct reproductive health visits.
• Perform STD assessments.
• Provide follow up care, health counseling, and referrals, as appropriate.
• Develop and review health histories.
• Select, order, and interpret specific diagnostic tests and procedures such as: Papanicolaou smears, cultures, wet mounts, urinalysis, blood counts, and imaging studies.
• Diagnose and treat minor, acute, and/or ambulatory conditions such as vaginitis, PID, STDs, and other reproductive health conditions.
• Counsel, order, and manage contraceptives, which may include placement and removal of long-term devices such as intrauterine devices (IUD) and sub-dermal implants.
• Counsel regarding mistimed pregnancies and safe sex practices.
• Practice in keeping with collaborative practice agreement with health department medical director.
• Consult with physicians and specialists regarding difficult cases.
• Promote good health habits in clients such as healthy diet and exercise.
• Refer clients to the hospital and other community agencies as necessary.
• Complete and attend mandatory trainings and team meetings.
• Initiate and complete opportunities for professional development.
• Prepare biweekly leaves/attendance records and daily employee activity records (EARs).
• Assist with PrEP, nPEP, and Test and Treat implementation into all clinic services including ongoing clinical support.
• Provide education and mentorship to staff.
• Attend in-services and meetings on behalf of service expansion efforts.
• Enter HMS service codes on the date of service and mark the superbill appropriately.
• Complete e-lab requisitions for necessary labs.
• Participate in orientation and staff development of personnel assisting with patient care.
• Function as a resource for primary care and communicable disease information for nursing staff and other community health staff.
• Provide input that assures positive patient experience and efficient clinic flow.
• Perform phlebotomy, assess vital signs, conduct educational seminars, and perform assignments during disaster, etc.
• Provide clinical care in other departments of the agency as needed.
• Maintain confidentiality, security, privacy, and integrity of protected health information.
• Abide by State/Federal laws governing health information.
• Work before, during and/or beyond normal work hours or days, including evening clinic and weekend outreach events.
• Perform emergency duty, including working in special needs or Red Cross shelters, or other emergency duties.
• Transport confidential information outside of established DOH-Lee facilities and comply with parameters defined in DOHP 50-10.

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: Senior