Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner - Full-time / Part-time

**NOTE: All responses provided to the qualifying questions for this vacancy advertisement must be verifiable on your State of Florida, Employment Application. **

This position requires a security background check and/or drug screening and participation in direct deposit.

Note: You will be required to provide your Social Security Number (SSN) in order to conduct this background check.

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.

OCCUPATION PROFILE

JOB FAMILY: HEALTHCARE PRACTITIONERS

OCCUPATIONAL GROUP: DIAGNOSING & TREATMENT PRACTITION, HLTH

OCCUPATION: NURSE PRACTITIONERS

29-1171

BROADBAND LEVELS: LEVEL 3 - PAY BAND 009

LEVEL 4 - PAY BAND 010

DESCRIPTION

The Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner is responsible for helping Florida Department of Health in Hendry County achieve its mission "To protect, promote & improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county, & community efforts" and its vision "To be the Healthiest State in the Nation".

Values: (ICARE)

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.

This position is based Labelle and reports to the Ryan White Part C Program Manager Operations and Management Consultant II -- SES.

Core Standards:

A. Courtesy: Treats customers, the public and staff with courtesy and respect and, presents a positive public image.

B. Communication: Keeps supervisor fully informed of activities, pertinent issues, upcoming events and potential problems. Demonstrates effective oral and written communication skills in daily work.

C. Team Work: Supports the goals of the unit, department, and organization and works with others in an effort to accomplish the organization's mission.

D. Safety: Adheres to established safety procedures and practices in the work area.

E. Information Security: Maintains client confidentiality in accordance with DOH policies and procedures by complying with information security policies, protocols, and procedures. Reports all suspected violations of information security within 24 hours to supervisor.

F. Supports Hendry County Health Department quality improvement initiatives.

Job Specific duties/responsibilities include:

I. Manages and treats adult patients in accordance with an established collaborative practice agreement using established DOH protocols, policies and procedures.

Evaluates and manages patients in the primary care setting in accordance with current ARNP professional practice standards, evidence based standards, and medical treatment guidelines and in consultation with supervising physician when indicated.

Documents all observations and actions accurately and in accordance with program guidelines, including prescribed timelines.

Collects data pursuant to and evaluates patient complaints, medical histories, and physical findings.

Orders diagnostic laboratory tests for evaluation and management of patients. Interprets and evaluates laboratory results.

Provides preventive health care services including annual or periodic comprehensive physical examination utilizing various techniques such as observation, palpation, percussion, and auscultation.

Evaluates and initiates or modifies the treatment plan of common medical conditions in accordance with scope of practice

Prescribes medication according to scope of practice and accurately and legibly documents medication in the medical record

Provides referrals for physician or specialty care when indicated.

Provides information/education to patients and/or their families upon a diagnosis, including a plan of care

II. Initiates and manages contraceptive methods for Family Planning patients after evaluation, history,

laboratory tests, physical assessment and examination.

Provides verbal and written instructions regarding method.

Obtains informed consent.

Performs reassessment, screening, and +counseling.

Provides pre-conceptual and inter-conceptual health services.

Provides non-prescriptive methods.

Provides pregnancy testing and counseling.

Manages and treats sexually transmitted diseases.

Provides follow-up for abnormal pap smears.

Provides sterilization counseling

III Responsible for providing services to HIV patients utilizing resources provided by the Ryan White Part B and C grants.

Serves in a leadership role related to quality assurance and quality improvement.

Responsible for organizing the collection of data, ensuring the integrity of the data, and using the data in a structured manner to establish benchmarks

Contributes to increasing access to HIV medical services through collaboration with clinical and clerical staff

Refers to, supports, and collaborates with medical case management and Ryan White case manager to ensure HIV patients obtain access to mental health, nutrition, oral health, and substance abuse services

Evaluate and manage HIV patients in accordance with medical treatment guidelines and in consultation with Physician of the HIV Program

Lead quality improvement initiatives related to the Ryan White Part C grant

Conduct chart reviews

Provide in-service education

Lead staff development initiatives using established QI strategies

lV. Participates in Quality improvement activities, including chart reviews, in-service programs, and staff

meetings.

V. Other duties as assigned

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

Statutes, Rules and Regulations that pertain to the programs;

Use of equipment and supplies related to the position

Program development;

Medicine relating mainly to evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of adult primary care patients, with supplemental understanding and knowledge of gynecological, family planning, and communicable disease diagnosis, control, and treatment.

Knowledge of the prevention and treatment of infectious diseases of public health significance, prevention of diseases of environmental origin, prevention of injuries, promotion of healthy behaviors, response to disasters and assistance in the recovery, and providing access to health care.

Skills in assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient

Use of Institute of Healthcare Improvement quality improvement process

Initiative: Is self-confident, motivated, and has an enthusiastic drive to perform current job duties & undertakes duties of greater responsibility;

Interpersonal Skills: Shows understanding, friendliness, courtesy, tact, empathy, cooperation, concern, and politeness to others; relates well to different people from varied backgrounds and different situations;

Technology: Navigates the Internet, uses office suite and assorted software, and uses technology equipment;

Time Management: Manages a variety of responsibilities in a timely, efficient manner and is able to prioritize tasks.

Licensure/registration/certification requirements (If applicable, list the appropriate Florida Statute or federal regulation cite):

Certification as an ARNP in accordance with FS 464 or certification as a PA in accordance with FS 458

Other job-related requirements for this position: Must possess a valid Florida driver's license. Emergency Duty: 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.

Working hours: (A) Daily from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM (B) Total hours in workweek 40+40 (C) Explain any variation in work (split shift, rotation, etc.) Additional and/or varied hours as required to accommodate special projects; events; or emergencies.