Ops Advanced Practice Registered Nurse - Port Charlotte, FL, United States - State of Florida

Description

Department of Health

Pay Plan:
Temp

49 per Hour

This is a part-time professional advanced nursing position in the clinical setting at the Department of Health in Charlotte County (DOH-Charlotte).

The incumbent in this position is responsible for providing direct disease and public health awareness intervention services to clients of DOH-Charlotte including Family Planning, Sexually Transmitted Infections/Diseases (STI/STD), HIV/PrEP, TB, Refugee Health programs in accordance with a collaborative practice agreement using established DOH protocols, policies and procedures.

This position requires knowledge of the public health system and the professional skills to interact with patients, health care providers and others in the community and the ability to interact with people with diverse social, economic and cultural lifestyles and characteristics.

This position reports directly to the Executive Community Health Nursing Director. TB testing and certain immunizations may be required. Provides direct services to Family Planning, STI, TB, and Refugee Health patients

• Assesses, evaluates, and manages patients in accordance with current APRN professional practice standards, evidence-based standards, and medical treatment guidelines and in consultation with supervising physician when indicated
• Documents all observations and actions accurately and in accordance with program guidelines including prescribed timelines
• Collects data pursuant to and evaluates patient complaints, medical histories, and physical findings
• Provides preventive health care services in relation to programmatic guidelines
• Prescribes medications and accurately documents medications in the electronic medical record
• Provides referrals to physician or specialty care when indicated
• Provides information/education to patients and/or their families upon a diagnosis including a plan of care
• Provides verbal and written instructions regarding family planning methods
• Provides pre-conceptual and inter-conceptual health services
• Assists patients to make decisions regarding the use of oral contraceptives, Depo-Provera injections, natural family planning, and long-acting reversible contraceptives
• Provides pregnancy testing and counseling
• Collaborates with the Disease Intervention Specialist to ensure STI treatment is received and documented
• Follows Family Planning Title X Administrative and Clinical Manuals and protocols guidelines
• Collaborates with the Refugee Health nurse to provide physical examinations and follow-up referrals as warranted
• Documents all observations and actions in an accurate and timely manner in the Health Management System (HMS)
• Responds to patient complaints

Plans, promotes and coordinates clinical care services

• Educates the public and promotes DOH services at various events and tracks using an outreach log
• Participates in identifying, planning and achieving short and long-term clinic and community health goals
• Contributes to the success of DOH-Charlotte programs and initiatives through participation in conferences and meetings including community partners
• Utilizes a total quality management approach to provide efficient and effective services that meet organizational, customer service, internal process, and financial goals
• Assesses the health and health care needs of adults and children and makes service delivery recommendations based on quantitative and qualitative data as well as feedback from community partners and consumers
• Actively participates in performance and process improvement initiatives
• Serves as a role model, coach, and mentor for staff and students

Attends and participates in staff development and in-service education programs

• Serves as a preceptor to nursing students
• Knowledge of the prevention and treatment of infectious disease of public health significance, prevention of diseases of environmental origin, prevention of injuries, promotion of healthy behaviors, response to disasters and assistance in the recovery, and providing access to health care
• Use of equipment and supplies related to the position, skills in assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care
• Technology: navigates the Internet, uses office suite and assorted software, electronic health records, and uses technology equipment
• S. accredited college or university with major in nursing and licensure as Advanced Practice Registered Nurse in accordance with Florida Statute 464 or eligible to practice nursing in accordance with the Florida Administrative Code 210-8.Experience working in STD/HIV and/or Family Planning program is preferred

*EMERGENCY DUTY: Emergency duty required of the incumbent includes working in special needs or Red Cross shelters, or perform other emergency duties including, but not limited to, responses to or threats involving any disaster or threat thereof, man-made or natural.

Florida Department of Health Mission, Vision, and Values:
To protect, promote & improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county & community efforts.
We search for creative solutions and manage resources wisely.
We achieve our mission by serving our customers & engaging our partners.
We promote quality outcomes through learning & continuous performance improvement.
Consult with People First and/or the serving HR office)

• Reemployment Assistance (Unemployment Compensation) (mandatory, if needed)
• Employee Assistance Program (voluntary)
• Your responses to qualifying questions for this position must be verifiable by documentation provided through the electronic application process.

This position requires a security background check and/or drug screening and participation in direct deposit.

Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion unless they are registered with the Selective Services System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS.

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If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida.

Your current retirement benefits may be canceled, suspended or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement.

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Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.Florida has the third largest population of veterans in the nation with more than 1.5 million service men and women.

The Florida Department of Health (department) is committed to serving members of the United States Armed Forces, veterans and their families by encouraging them to apply for vacancies that fit their area of knowledge and/or expertise.

Through the Department's VALOR program, which expedites licensing for military veterans, the Department also waives initial licensing and application fees for military veterans who apply for a health care professional license within 60 months of an honorable discharge.

These initiatives help ensure that the transition from military service into the workforce is as smooth as possible and reflects our appreciation for the dedication devoted to protecting our country.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.