ADVANCED PRACTICE REGISTERED NURSE - 64082488

Requisition No: 875233 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: ADVANCED PRACTICE REGISTERED NURSE - 64082488

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 64082488 

Salary:  $103,000.00 - $115,000.00 

Posting Closing Date: 05/10/2026 

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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH – HILLSBOROUGH

DISEASE CONTROL DIVISION – ADVANCED PRACTICE REGISTERED NURSE

1105 E. KENNEDY BLVD., TAMPA, FL 33602

Thank you for your interest in career opportunities with the Florida Department of Health in Hillsborough County.  If you are looking to establish a successful career in Public Health, you have come to the right place.  Many of our innovative and successful health programs are recognized throughout Florida.  We hope you decide to join our team!  Applicants will be contacted directly if selected for an interview.

Join an amazing company culture that values employee growth and development at the Florida Department of Health. Professional development is highly encouraged and supported within our organization through opportunities for mentorships and educational and skills training.  From the moment you are hired, you can begin to grow as a professional and a leader, through strategic planning, internal committees, and project engagement.  There are also many opportunities for continuing education at no cost to the employee.  If you are looking to further your education through a college degree, the Florida Department of Health can help with our tuition reimbursement program.  We offer an inspiring and encouraging atmosphere to support you while you work with us. 

The Florida Department of Health (DOH) is responsible for the health and safety of all citizens and visitors to the state. As a public health agency, the Florida Department of Health must monitor the health status of Floridians, diagnose, investigate health problems, and mobilize local communities to address health-related issues. The Florida Department of Health develops policies and plans that support health goals, enforce laws and regulations that protect the health of all residents and visitors, and link people to needed health care services. The Florida Department of Health also provides specialized assistance to pregnant women, infants, and children with special health care needs, regulates health care practitioners, and provides medical disability determinations.

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse:

This is an internal opportunity only. Only current DOH employees will be considered.

Your Specific Responsibilities:

This is specialized nursing work diagnosing and treating acute, episodic, or chronic illness, independently or as part of a healthcare team under the supervision of the Director of Nursing with additional direction of Medical Director. Focus on health promotion and disease prevention.

Orders, performs, or interprets diagnostic tests such as lab work and x rays. May prescribe medication. Must be a registered nurse and have specialized, graduate nursing education.

Conduct comprehensive clinical assessments, including sexual health history and risk evaluation for HIV, STIs, viral hepatitis, and family planning.                             

Diagnose, treat, and manage acute medical conditions, including infectious diseases such as HIV, STIs, TB infection, and viral hepatitis using DOH, CDC, and federal clinical and programmatic guidelines.

Prescribe medications recommended vaccines following Florida statutes and DOH protocols.

Order and interpret diagnostic and point-of-care tests.                                     

Develop individualized treatment and follow-up plans consistent with public health and evidence-based standards.   

Documents clinical services accurately and ensure compliance with DOH standards, reporting requirements, and regulatory policies.   

Provide patients with disease prevention and health promotion education.  

Assist with vaccination efforts for populations at increased risk for vaccine-preventable diseases.

Coordinate referrals to case management, Ryan White services, behavioral health, and community support programs.

Collaborate with epidemiology staff on surveillance, reporting, response efforts, including communicable disease case review, outbreak investigations, linkage-to-care activities, and specimen collection.

Offer clinical guidance, training, and support to nursing and clinical staff related to HIV/STI/hepatitis services.

Participate in emergency preparedness and public health response activities involving infectious disease events.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Active listening and appropriate inquiry to understand patient and colleague needs.  

Understanding of human biology, disease processes, pathogens, and their interaction with the environment. 

Knowledge of clinical chemistry, medication properties, drug interactions, and safe handling and disposal of substances.  

Proficiency with written, verbal, and visual communication methods for patient education and public health messaging.

Skill in using logic and analysis to evaluate options, identify problems, and make sound clinical decisions.     

Understanding of instructional and training methods for educating patients, staff, and community partners.

Ability to work effectively in high-volume, resource-limited environments.

Knowledge of clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, and preventive health measures.                           

Ability to accurately identify and analyze patient health problems.        

Knowledge of public health principles and population health strategies.

Intermediate computer skills proficiency level with Microsoft 365 applications, and Internet or Internet/Intranet-based systems such as PeopleFirst and Health Management System (HMS); MS Teams knowledge a plus.

Ability to operate commonly used office equipment such as computers, printers, fax machines and paper shredder.

Bilingual abilities in English and Spanish (preferred). 

Qualifications:

• Minimum:

Florida Advanced Practice Registered Nurse License per F.S. 464.012

Florida Driver’s License Required

Basic Life Saving (BLS) Training Certification

At least three years of clinical experience working with family health, acute, chronic, or infectious disease patient populations

At least two years of client/patient customer service experience

• Preferred:

Phlebotomy training or certification

Bilingual English/Spanish

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:

Innovation: We search for creative solutions and manage resources wisely.

Collaboration: We use teamwork to achieve common goals & solve problems.

Accountability: We perform with integrity & respect.

Responsiveness: We achieve our mission by serving our customers & engaging our partners.

Excellence: We promote quality outcomes through learning & continuous performance improvement.

Where You Will Work:

1105 E. Kennedy Blvd., Tampa, FL 33602

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.

For a State of Florida Total Compensation Estimator visit State of Florida Total Compensation Estimator (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.   

If there are any problems applying online, please call People First Staffing Administration: (877) 562-7287.

Service Center hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., ET. TTY users, call (866) 221-0268.

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.