Advanced Practice Registered Nurse - 64027029 - Med Surg

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse - 64027029

Requisition No: 826295 Agency: Department of Health Working Title: ADVANCED PRACTICE REGISTERED NURSE - 64027029 Pay Plan: Career Service Position Number: 64027029 Salary: $3,191.80 Bi Weekly Posting Closing Date: 04/30/2024 Total Compensation Estimator Tool This position is an exciting opportunity to work in our Monday through Friday Women's Health, Prenatal, & Refugee Health Clinics. The Florida Department of Health in Brevard County is seeking a motivated Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) who enjoys helping those members of our community who are seeking quality medical care. This is a full time (40 hour/ week) 8AM - 5PM, Monday through Friday, on call hours 2 weeks a month with no weekend or holiday work required except in the unusual event of a natural disaster. The State of Florida offers excellent health care benefits. Must be able to perform independently with the primary responsibility to perform specialized and comprehensive care to clients of women's Health/Family Planning. 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. Work is performed under the supervision of the County Health Department Executive Medical Director. * Perform physical appraisals and routine gynecology exams for women's health, STD clients and other clinical services. Ensure records are documented correctly using electronic medical records. * Provide care in an outpatient setting for maternity clients with knowledge of medical management of medical complications during pregnancy and interpretation of antenatal testing * Initiate, interpret, and evaluate laboratory results. * Prescribe medications following standards of care, including through Electronic Medical Records * Provide education and contraceptive services to teenagers in a Teen Clinic. * Perform Family Planning services, including initiating inserting, and removal of long-acting reversible contraception such as but not limited to Nexplanon and Intrauterine Devices * Serve as preceptor for mid-level practitioners to include physician assistants and nurse practitioners in master level programs. * Provide public health services as required during a disaster, including manning of Special Needs Shelters in the event of a public health emergency. Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge and experience in women's health. One year experience in women's health Preferred - Ability to perform colposcopies. Spanish bi-lingual. Qualifications: Minimum Requirements: Current Florida or Multistate Advanced Practice Registered Nurse license or Midwife certification and FL driver's license. 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: Brevard County 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. 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.