AUTONOMOUS ADVANCED PRACTICE REG NURSE - 64082772

Requisition No: 791390 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: AUTONOMOUS ADVANCED PRACTICE REG NURSE - 64082772

Position Number: 64082772 

Salary:  $95,000 - Annually 

Posting Closing Date: 04/30/2023 

Autonomous Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

Your Specific Responsibilities:

The Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner, an employee of the Florida Department of Health in Hendry Counties

(DOH-Hendry), represents the agency, its mission, and values. This is a sensitive position responsible for providing primary care services to Ryan White HIV/AIDS clients in line with the Health Resources and Services Administrations (HRSA) HIV Care Continuum: (1) diagnosis of HIV, (2) linkage to HIV medical care, (3) lifelong retention in HIV medical care, (4) appropriate prescription of ART, and, ultimately, (5) HIV viral load suppression. Incumbent will be responsible for providing and documenting services in accordance with current ARNP professional practice standards, evidence­based standards, and medical treatment guidelines in consultation with supervising physician. In addition, the incumbent will play an integral role in the Quality Assurance/Quality Improvement (QA/QI) program, ensuring clinic HRSA Work Plan grant deliverables are met or exceeded, HRSA site visit preparation, and data collection and entry, including, monitoring of trends. Position also supervises the Ryan White HIV medical team. Position reports directly to the Community Health Nursing Director and is headquartered in LaBelle. Certain immunizations and TB testing may be required.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

•           Statutes, Rules, and Regulations that pertain to the programs.

•           Use of equipment and supplies related to the position

•           Medical Knowledge:

o          Medicine related to evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of adult primary care clients, with supplemental understanding and knowledge of HIV, STI, PrEP, family planning, and communicable disease diagnosis, control, and treatment.

o          Knowledge of the prevention and treatment of infectious diseases 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.

o          Skills in assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient

o          Use of Institute of Healthcare Improvement quality improvement process

•           Initiative: Is self-confident, motivated, and has an enthusiastic drive to perform current job duties & undertakes duties of greater responsibility.

•           Interpersonal Skills: Shows understanding, friendliness, courtesy, tact, empathy, cooperation, concern, and politeness to others; relates well to different people from varied backgrounds and different situations.

•           Technology: Navigates the Internet, uses office suite and assorted software, and uses technology equipment.

•           Time Management: Manages a variety of responsibilities in a timely and efficient manner.

•           Motivational Skills: Motivate, provide constructive feedback, positive recognition, and organize activities to improve the clinic team skills and performance.

•           Human Relations: Work with others in a professional, considerate, and helpful manner. Projects a positive image of DCHD and self

•           Technology: Navigate the Internet, use office suite and assorted software, and use of technology equipment.

•           Communication (Oral & Written): Takes the initiative to communicate accurate, up-to-date plans and information to subordinates, peers, and management. Expresses thoughts clearly, both verbally and in writing. Listens and understands the views of others.

•           Customer Service: Works with clients and customers (that is, any individuals who use or receive the services or products that your work unit produces, including the public, individuals who work in the agency, other agencies, or organizations outside the Government) to assess their needs, provide information or assistance, resolve their problems, or satisfy their expectations; knows about available products and services; is committed to providing excellence in products and services.

Qualifications:

• Valid Florida Advanced Practice Registered Nurse License
• Valid Florida Driver’s License
• Emergency Duty

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:

Work Location

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.

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.    

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

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.