ADVANCED PRACTICE REGISTERED NURSE OR PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT-CERTIFIED - 64067906

Requisition No: 854945 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: ADVANCED PRACTICE REGISTERED NURSE OR PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT-CERTIFIED - 64067906

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 64067906 

Salary:  $90,000-$100.000 

Posting Closing Date: 06/20/2025 

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Advanced Practice Registered Nurse or Physician Assistant-Certified

64067906

Your Specific Responsibilities:

Under the direct or indirect supervision of a physician incumbent provides medical care to adult and pediatric patients at the Florida Department of Health in Alachua County (DOH-Alachua) Family Planning and STD clinics. Care includes but is not limited to: Full physical examination with complete medical history once a year, problem focused recheck exams as scheduled or triaged into clinic. Problem focused history of the presenting complaint or exposure, a problem focused exam with appropriate cultures, stains, pap smear and gen probe testing, ordering blood testing, treatment based on current CDC treatment guidelines, removal of genital warts by cryosurgery or chemical treatment, and presumptive treatment of contacts of an STD.

1.         Order appropriate diagnostic tests.

2.         Prescribe appropriate medication for treatment of acute and chronic conditions. 

3.         Follow current treatment guidelines.

4.         Refer patients for specialty care/ consultation when needed.

5.         Provide care for minor trauma such as lacerations and musculoskeletal injuries.

6.         Perform minor surgical procedures such as suturing, I&D of an abscess, removal of a foreign body and removal of genital warts.

7.         Diagnosis and treatment of sexually transmitted diseases

8.         Management of minor gynecologic problems

9.         Contraceptives, oral, injectable, IUD insertion or hormonal implants.

Provides medical care to adult and pediatric patients in the Alachua County Health Department Primary Care clinics. Care includes but is not limited to: Full physical examination with complete medical history once a year, problem focused recheck exams as scheduled or triaged into clinic. Order appropriate diagnostic tests, prescribe appropriate medication for treatment of acute and chronic conditions, follow current treatment guidelines, refer patients for specialty care/ consultation when needed, provide care for minor trauma such as lacerations and musculoskeletal injuries, perform minor surgical procedures such as suturing, I&D of an abscess, removal of a foreign body and removal of genital warts, reviews abnormal labs. Initiates follow-up and treatment for abnormal labs.

This position may be required to provide clinical coverage to all ACHD sites as needed. Mileage reimbursement will not be compensated.     

Provide medical consultation for the immunization program for child and adult immunizations and for foreign travel clinic. Follow ACIP, AAP and CDC guidelines in providing immunization consultation.

Provide medical consultation for the epidemiology department following CDC guidelines found in the current edition of the CCDM. Evaluate clientele who experience a medical emergency while in a facility and decide when transfer to an emergency room is necessary. Facilitate transfer in conjunction with nursing staff.  Coordinates and directs infectious disease activities by nursing and environmental staff.

Makes referrals as needed to specialists through HMO contracts or through the We Care Program.  

Incumbent agrees to commit to covering up to 6 days at our extended hours clinic per month, inclusive of 1 Saturday or Sunday per month.

Incumbent is required to complete time sheet, work activity reports (EARs), and mandatory trainings. Trainings may be deemed mandatory by Agency, Statute, Grant, Program, or County Administrator.  

Participate in quality assurance and peer review activities that relate to clinical care at DOH-Alachua.

Complete EARs, billing forms and time sheets within time frames.

Check email on a regular basis and respond as appropriate. 

Maintains and increases clinical knowledge of continuing education opportunities, individual study of current nursing and medical literature and stays current regarding pertinent issues affecting practice. 

Performs, records, audits, and participates in Quality Assurance Reviews. Assists in the developments, implementation, evaluation, and revision of standards of care and policies affecting the care and treatment of clients. 

Serves as preceptor and role model to University of Florida graduate nursing and PA students. 

Responsible for securing the designated information sets for the purposes of protecting confidentiality, data integrity, and appropriate access, for all information, both confidential and public record which is stored in hard copy or electronic formats.

Update HEDIS gaps

Other job-related requirements for this position:

•           Incumbent may be required to work before, during and/or beyond normal work hours or days in the event of an emergency.  Emergency duty required of the incumbent includes working in special needs or Red Cross shelters, or performing other emergency duties including, but not limited to, responses to or threats involving any disaster or threat of disaster, man-made or natural.

•           Incumbent will have access to records containing social security numbers in the performance of job duties.

•           Incumbent must possess a valid Florida Driver License and have a motor vehicle to carry out these duties.

•           Selected immunizations or titers and/ or periodic screening for tuberculosis may be recommended for this position.

•           This position will abide by all state and federal laws, rules, and DOH policies and procedures.

•           This position is authorized to transport confidential information outside of established DOH-Alachua facilities and must comply with parameters defined in DOHP 50-10.

•           Must have a current CPR certification or obtain such certification during employment.

•           Must be willing to undergo FIT testing.

Working hours: Daily from 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M Total hours in workweek 40erforms all other duties as required.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

•           Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services and evaluation of customer satisfaction.

•           Knowledge of nursing principals, practices and techniques.

•           Knowledge of human anatomy and physiology.

•           Ability to analyze records, reports, test results, or examination information to diagnose medical condition of patient.

•           Prescribe or administer medication, therapy, and other specialized medical care to treat or prevent illness, disease, or injury.

•           Understanding and knowledge of H.I.P.A.A. the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act.

•           Ability to access patient needs.

•           Knowledge of (HMS) electronic medical records system.

•           Knowledge of Title X – Family Planning, current treatment trends in STD, and HIV clients.

•           Ability to perform complete physical assessments of patients.

•           Ability to identify and evaluate illnesses.

•           Ability to initiate diagnostic laboratory testing and evaluate the results.

•           Ability to manage the care of patients.

•           Ability to compile and evaluate medical histories and other clinical and laboratory data.

•           Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.

•           Ability to use independent judgment and decision-making.

•           Ability to work independently and manage one’s own time.

•           Ability to use critical thinking.

•           Knowledge of customer service principles.

•           Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

•           Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships.

•           Skill in computer software programs used to facilitate job duties.

Qualifications:

Minimum - Licensure/registration/certification requirements (If applicable, list the appropriate Florida Statute or federal regulation cite):

•           Certification as an Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in accordance with Florida Statute 464

• Must possess a valid Florida Driver License and have a motor vehicle to carry out these duties.
• Must have a current CPR certification or obtain such certification during employment

Preferred - at least 1 year of experience using an electronic medical records & at least 1 year of experience providing healthcare education

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:

East Gainesville Headquarters: 224 SE 24th St, Gainesville FL, 32641

SW Clinic; 846 SW 64th Terrace, Gainesville, FL 32607

Alachua Clinic; 15530 NW Hwy 441, Suite 10010, Alachua, FL 32615

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.    

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.