OPS ADVANCED PRACTICE REGISTERED NURSE S - 64952416 1 1

OPS Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner Specialist: School Based Health Clinics 

The Department of Health in Pinellas has a Licensed Advanced Practice Registered Nurse open in the Medical Services Program. The successful candidate will work in assigned School-Based Health Clinics, as well as various programmatic areas when needed within the scope of Agency protocols, State, and Federal Guidelines.  The APRN’s 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. Specific duties are as follows. 

Your Specific Responsibilities: 

• Provides comprehensive health care to clients attending any of the 5 school-based health clinics 

• Conducts patient intake, vitals, and history when nurse is absent. 

• Administers medications and monitors special diet carb counting when nurse is absent. 

• Evaluates and performs complete physical examinations. 

• Analyzes and interprets patient histories, symptoms, physical findings, and/or diagnostic information to develop appropriate diagnoses. 

• Diagnoses and treats 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. 

• Responds to medical emergencies on school grounds. Communicates with school staff and emergency responders regarding patient needs and follow up. 

• Completes case management, including record review and lab review.  

• Communicates with outside providers and specialists regarding care of students. 

• Communicates patient needs with parents/guardians as appropriate while ensuring confidentiality according to Florida State Statute. 

• Provides consultation and technical assistance in evaluating the appropriateness of client care. 

• Documents all services in EHR timely and accurately. 

• Communicates with clinic team and other colleagues. 

• Complies with all selected HEDIS measure, standards and selected goals for quality of care. 

• Ensures that all requirements are met, including program objectives, productivity, service activities, and target population. 

• Provides excellent customer service. 

• Supports the growth of practitioner students by precepting. 

• Assists with training of new clinical staff members. 

• Learns and applies concepts of continuous quality improvement.  

• Participates in quality improvement projects and initiatives within the program and across the DOH organization. 

• Assists in the development of policy and protocols related to the management of nursing care problems and the delivery of client care.  

• Keeps supervisor informed.  

• Completes timesheet, EARS, and mandatory training in a timely and accurate manner.  

• Completes incident reports in a timely manner. 

• Completes training to promote professional growth.  

• Participates in peer review and provider, team, and other meetings as assigned.  

• Schedules time off in advance and collaborates with supervisor to ensure work responsibilities are covered when absent. 

Knowledge, skills and abilities, including utilization of equipment, required for the position:  

• Knowledge of nursing principals, practices, and techniques. 

•  Knowledge of human anatomy and physiology.  

• Ability to administer prescribed medications.  

• Ability to perform complete physical appraisals of patients.  

• Ability to identify and evaluate illnesses.  

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

• Ability to manage the care of patients.  

• Ability to work with clients having a variety of physical problems.  

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

• Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments. 

• Ability to communicate effectively. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others. 

• Performs other related duties as assigned, including Emergency Duty. 

 Working hours:  

• (A) Daily arrival between 6:30-7:00AM and departure between 3:00 -3:30PM.  This includes a mandated 30-minute lunch break. 

• (B) Total hours in workweek could equal up to 40 hours 

• (C) Explain any variation in work (split shift, rotation, working in a different clinic, etc.) 

This position is a 10-month role with a schedule that aligns with the school calendar and offers up to 40 hours per week. The clinic(s) operate on limited hours during the summer and is closed during non-instructional days, holidays, and seasonal breaks (Thanksgiving, Winter, and Spring). Typically, all clinic staff return approximately two weeks prior to the start of the school year in August. When school clinics are closed, there may be opportunities to provide support at other Florida Department of Health clinics in Pinellas County. 

Qualifications: 

Minimum: 

• Florida licensure as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse in accordance with Florida Statue 464

•  Maintain current CPR certification every two years 

Preferred:  

• At least 3 years of experience working in a medical office setting. 

• Extensive computer skills, including the use of an electronic health records. 

• 1 Year of working in a public health setting.

• Experience leading a clinic team .

Additional Requirements: 

• Ability to start work between 6:30 and 7:00 a.m. 

• This is a 10-month and 40-hour work week position that follows the school schedule. The clinic has limited hours during the summer. Typically all clinic staff return approximately 2.5 weeks prior to school starting in August. 

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: 

Pinellas Park High School Clinic 

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.