OPS ADVANCED PRACTICE REGISTERED NURSE - 64949258

Requisition No: 886688 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: OPS ADVANCED PRACTICE REGISTERED NURSE - 64949258

 Pay Plan: Health Care Practice

Position Number: 64949258 

Salary:  $54.19 per hour 

Posting Closing Date: 11/05/2026 

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Open Competitive

Your Specific Responsibilities:

This is an advanced and specialized nursing position that integrates nursing expertise with public health principles to assess and prevent health issues for individuals in the Osceola community.  This position will work closely with the Clinical Nursing Supervisor, Medical Executive Director and the Director of Nursing. The incumbent will provide patient care to patients in the Family Planning, HIV, STD, Breast and Cervical, Hepatitis, and TB programs. The APRN will provide medical care and procedures, such as intra uterine device and Long Acting Reversible Contraception, within protocols established by the Medical Director.

Collaborates with other departments within the Health Department to ensure patients’ needs are met. Collects, interprets and records health data from patients and engages patients when developing care plan. Consistently documents all visits, telephone encounters, procedures, medications and education provided in the electronic medical record. Educates patients and family members on disease processes and prevention methods. Initiates diagnostic and laboratory tests and evaluates all results in a timely manner. Attends interdisciplinary huddles at the beginning of each shift.

Participates in screening and outreach events as needed. Makes scheduled visits to satellite locations to provide care. Actively engages in quality improvement initiatives with the Health Department.  Completes all required trainings and participates in professional development offered by the Department. Assumes responsibilities for maintaining current State of Florida Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) license and engages regularly in professional growth courses and conferences. Participates in nursing, medical, and other conferences as related to job duties.

Performs other duties as assigned.

The incumbent in this position may be required to use vehicles owned, leased, or operated by the state or county to conduct official state business. State or county vehicles shall be used only for officially authorized duties and not for personal use, unless a specific exception applies under Florida law (F.S. § 287.17).

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. Assigned purchasing card responsibilities.

This position requires daily in-office or field work.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge, skills and abilities, including utilization of equipment, required for the position:  Knowledge of nursing principles, practices and techniques. Knowledge of human anatomy and physiology. Ability to administer prescribed medications. Ability to provide direct patient care and treatment. Ability to work with patients having a variety of physical problems. Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments. Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others. Skills in the use of medical equipment and instruments used in providing nursing care.

Qualifications:

Minimum -

• Licensed as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) in the state of Florida
• Experience documenting and retrieving clinical information in an electronic medical records (EMR) system
• Willing to participate in the on-call rotation which requires receiving and responding to calls after work hours and on weekends
• Willing to perform emergency duties before, during and/or beyond normal business hours and/or day in the event of an emergency, disaster, or 
  threat of disaster man-made or natural
• Willing to provide a minimum of two weeks advanced notice for non-urgent annual leave request
• Authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship
• Willing to physically come into the office daily and perform field work
• Willing to work outreach events which may be held after hours and on weekends periodically

Preferred -

• At least three (3) years of medical experience working in an outpatient, Public Health setting or Women’s Health Clinic
• At least one (1) year of experience in Quality Improvement Initiative/Programs
• Bilingual in English + Spanish OR English + Creole and fluently speak, read, and write these languages

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:

Florida Department of Health In Osceola

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:
Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. As an OPS employee, the benefits below are available:

•    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)
•    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.