ADVANCED PRACTICE REGISTERED NURSE - 64001237

Requisition No: 854886 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: ADVANCED PRACTICE REGISTERED NURSE - 64001237

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 64001237 

Salary:  $89,999.26 - $92,699.88 

Posting Closing Date: 06/26/2025 

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Job posting category - Open Competitive

Your Specific Responsibilities:

The Florida Department of Health in Escambia County is seeking a motivated Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN), Board Certified in Family Practice who is seeking an opportunity to provide quality medical care to members of our community. This position is a wonderful opportunity to work in our Adult and Pediatric Primary Care, Family Planning, TB, Refugee Health, FBCCEDP, HIV and STD clinics. This is a career service position working Monday through Friday 8:00AM-5:00PM. There are no weekend or holiday work requirements and no on call hours, except in the event of a natural disaster. The State of Florida offers excellent health care benefits including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options.

If you would like to work with a team of caring public health professionals who enjoy what they do, you may be the professional we are searching for.

Primary responsibility is application of nursing principles and techniques in the care and treatment of clients, client assessment, medication issuance, counseling clients, arranging appropriate referrals and testing, appropriate documentation in the medical record. This position is required to work various assigned clinics according to clinic needs.

Must be able to perform independently with the primary responsibility to perform specialized and comprehensive care to clients of Primary Care/Family Planning/HIV and STD clinics. Family Planning services are provided according to the Federal Title X Guidelines. ln addition, must be able to assess, diagnose and treat STD diseases and related conditions.

Assess patient's total health needs through advanced examination, including medical history, observation, physical examination, and procedures necessary to obtain smears and cultures for the detection of infection and abnormalities.

Work is performed under the supervision of the Health Medical Executive Director.

This is an advanced, specialized, and highly responsible position providing Primary Care Services to Adults and Pediatric clients, Family Planning Services, and performing certain delegated diagnostic and medical acts within established protocols at the Escambia County Health Department (Escambia CHD). The Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN), Board Certified in Family Practice, works under the direct supervision of the Health Medical Executive Director, providing direct client services fulfilling Medicaid, Title X and Escambia CHD Standard Operational Procedure (SOP) requirements, conforming to national standards of care.  Provides required documentation and reviews the documentation in the electronic health record (EHR).  Assures compliance with current Department of Health security policies by fulfilling the Information Custodian responsibilities described in Security Policy 3, areas of responsibilities. Ensures that data set (s) under this position’s responsibilities are available to those who need to know and protects the integrity of assigned dataset(s) and assists the Security Coordinator as needed to comply with policies and procedures. Travel may be required.

Title X / Women’s Health Services – Secures complete health, psychosocial, obstetrics and gynecology (OB/GYN), and sexual history and records findings in a systematic, accurate and succinct form utilizing the EHR. Performs examinations on Family Planning and Florida Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program (FBCCEDP) patients as appropriate, according to national and local guidelines. Obtains Pap smears, Gonorrhea (GC) and Chlamydia (CT) testing, wet mount, and provides prescriptions as appropriate. Makes appropriate referrals for abnormalities to primary medical doctor (PMD) or specialty care.  Performs, orders, and interprets routine laboratory tests including urine chorionic gonadotropin (UCG), wet mount, sexually transmitted infection (STI) testing, pap smears, and mammograms as appropriate. Initiates and adjusts contraception plans and devices to include Nexplanon. Obtains informed consent with emphasis on pertinent aspects and safety of birth control method chosen by the client.   Provides clients with health education and counseling including psychosocial dimensions in areas of nutrition to include but not limited to healthy weight, diabetes, and hypertension.  Counseling also includes reproductive life plans, contraceptive methods and STI prevention.

Child/Adolescent and Adult Primary Care Services – Performs physical examinations for adults, adolescents, well child development and Medicaid screening utilizing various techniques such as observation, palpation, percussion, and auscultation. Compiles, interprets, and evaluates medical histories, physical findings, laboratory results and if necessary, initiates treatment, further diagnostic testing, or consultation using referral protocol. Performs examinations for school entrance as required by Florida State Statutes. Provides shelter screening exams. Records findings in a systematic, accurate and succinct form utilizing the electronic health record (EHR).

Sexually Transmitted Disease (STD) – Performs definitive physical examinations, identifies, and evaluates specific STDs. Compiles, interprets, and evaluates client’s medical history, physical findings, and laboratory results. Initiates treatment within the limits of established protocol and Center for Disease Control (CDC) standards. Facilitates prescriptions or administration of standard medications for clients/client within the limits of established protocols. Provides STI education. Provides emergency stabilization for clients with medication reactions, until emergency medical service (EMS) arrives. 

Record Review and Clinical duties – Participates quarterly in reviewing the clinician records to ensure that established protocols and Medicaid and Title X guidelines are met with subsequent documentation in the EHR.  Documentation ~ documents all patient care activities in the EHR on the day of service or test result, and in the Employee Activity Record (EAR) system within one day following the end of the pay period.  Acts as preceptor and clinical instructor for ARNP’s, BSN’s, RNs, interns, residents, and other allied health care personnel.  Participates in in-service and staff development programs and contributes to the evaluation of their own job performance and plans for continuance of their professional growth.

Other Adult primary care services to potentially include Refugee Health Assessments, Tuberculosis (TB) contact assessments, TB evaluations/treatment, Latent TB infection (LTBI) evaluations/treatments, and other services as requested. 

Other Related Duties:  Performs other related duties, which may include clinic and emergency assignments as required.

• Total hours in workweek: 40.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

•     Knowledge of nursing principles, practices, and techniques.

•     Knowledge of human anatomy and physiology.

•     Skill in performing uncomplicated surgical procedures.

•     Ability to administer and prescribe medications.

•     Ability to perform complete physical appraisals of patients.

•     Ability to identify and evaluate illnesses.

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

•     Ability to manage the care of patients.

•     Ability to work with patients 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 and utilize computer programs and the electronic health record.

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

Qualifications:

Minimum – Clear and active State of Florida APRN license with Board Certification in Family Practice. At least one year of APRN practice experience. MSN in Nursing from an accredited school and APRN program. At least two years recent work experience with computers and different computer software programs such as Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint. At least two years recent work experience using electronic health records (E.H.R).

Preferred – At least two years recent work experience as an APRN in Family Practice providing services to adults and pediatric clients. At least two years’ experience as an APRN providing family planning services to teens and adults including pre-conceptual health teaching and STD services.  Extensive work experience with computers, computer software programs, electronic health records, and the Health Management System (HMS)/E.H.R.

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:

1295 West Fairfield Drive; Pensacola, FL  32501 

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.