AUTONOMOUS ADVANCED PRACTICE REG NURSE - 64029202

Requisition No: 876712 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: AUTONOMOUS ADVANCED PRACTICE REG NURSE - 64029202

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 64029202 

Salary:  $92,099.54 - $102,000.00 Annually 

Posting Closing Date: 06/05/2026 

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Autonomous Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Specialist

Open Competitive

Your Specific Responsibilities:

The Autonomous Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Specialist is responsible for working in the Clinical Health Services Division. The incumbent will work under the Medical Services program, as well as various programmatic areas when needed within the scope of Agency protocols, State and Federal Guidelines.  The medical competence, medical judgment and general practice of medicine will be evaluated through peer review. Monitoring and oversight will include, but is not limited to, an established quality improvement process with ongoing chart review.  The APRN’s immediate supervisor is functionally responsible for evaluation of all standards and expectations and will facilitate access to medical consultations as needed.

 Autonomous Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Specialist: 

• Provides comprehensive health care to Primary Care, Women’s Health/, Family Planning and STD clients at any DOH-Pinellas clinic sites including Mid County, Clearwater, St. Pete, Pinellas Park and Tarpon Springs as needed using own/personal vehicle

• Evaluates clients and performs physical examinations.
• Analyzes and interprets patient histories, symptoms, physical findings, and/or diagnostic information to develop appropriate diagnoses.
• Diagnoses and treat acute health care problems such as illnesses, infections, or injuries.
• Orders, conducts, interprets, and/or evaluates diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
• Orders, reviews and interprets laboratory tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
• Prescribes and administers medications based on patient characteristics, efficacy, safety, and cost as legally authorized.
• Makes medical diagnosis and prescribes treatment within scope of service.
• Develops treatment plans based on scientific rationale, standards of care, and professional practice guidelines.
• Makes appropriate follow ups and referrals.
• Educates patients about self-management of acute and chronic illnesses, tailoring instructions to patients' individual circumstances.
• Provides consultation and technical assistance in evaluating the appropriateness of client care as it relates to primary care.
• Documents all services in EHR timely and accurately.

• Communicate with medical team and other colleagues.
• Meets minimum productivity standard
• Comply with all selected HEDIS measures, standards and selected goals for quality of care.
• Ensures cooperation and coordination between Clinical Services, Disease Control and other divisions regarding Medical Service’s clinical issues.
• Provides excellent customer service.
• Completes case management, including record review and lab review.
• Participate in peer review and provider, team, and other meetings as assigned.
• Rotates as an on-call provider, addressing urgent medical needs of clients during non-business hours.  Follows on-call procedures and documents calls in a timely manner.
• Assists with clinical training for new providers

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of human anatomy and physiology
• Ability to identify and evaluate illnesses
• Ability to manage the care of patients
• Ability to work with patients having a variety of physical problems
• Ability to use judgment and decision-making
• Ability to use critical thinking
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
• Skill in the operation of a computer and various software programs

Qualifications:

Minimum

• Clear and active license in the state of Florida to practice as an autonomous  ARNP per Chapter 464, Part I of the Florida Statutes, titled the Nurse Practice Act  
• Current active Florida Nursing License or a multistate license from another compact state
• Extensive computer skills including the use of an electronic health record (EHR)
• Willingness to travel and cover multiple clinic sites in Pinellas County as needed for coverage 
• Willingness to work in an integrated Primary Care, Women’s Health and STD clinic.
• Willing to rotate as an on-call provider, addressing urgent medical needs of clients during non-business hours.  Follows on-call procedures and documents calls in a timely manner.

Preferred

• Three or more years of experience in Internal or Family Medicine clinic setting
• At least one year’s experience working as an APRN

Florida Department of Health Mission, Vision, and Values:

Mission:

To protect, promote & improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county & community efforts.

Vision:

To be the Healthiest State in the Nation.

Values:

I nnovation: We search for creative solutions and manage resources wisely.

C ollaboration: We use teamwork to achieve common goals & solve problems.

A ccountability: We perform with integrity & respect.

R esponsiveness: We achieve our mission by serving our customers & engaging our partners.

E xcellence: We promote quality outcomes through learning & continuous performance improvement.

Where You Will Work:

Clearwater Health Department: 310 N. Myrtle Ave, Clearwater FL, 33755

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:

Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State’s total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including:

• 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

(For more information, please click www.myfrs.com);

• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Tuition waivers.
• And more!

For a more complete list of benefits, including monthly costs, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com.

Please be advised:

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. Any misrepresentations or omissions will disqualify you from employment consideration. Note: You will be required to provide your Social Security Number (SSN) in order to conduct this background check Successful completion of a drug test is a condition of employment for safety-sensitive positions.

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. For more information, please visit the SSS website: http://www.sss.gov 

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. 

The successful candidate will be required to complete the Form I-9 and that information will be verified using the E-Verify system.  E-Verify is operated by the Department of Homeland Security in partnership with the Social Security Administration to verify employment eligibility.   

Incumbents may be required to perform emergency duty before, during, and/or beyond normal work hours or days.

All Florida Department of Health positions require the incumbent to be able to learn and communicate effectively, orally and in writing, in English. Applicants who do not meet this requirement will not be considered.  

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace. 

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 (1-877-562-7287). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation. 

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act. 

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 (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

VETERANS’ PREFERENCE.  Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply.  Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements.  Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code.  Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here.  All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.