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MyFlorida OPS ADVANCED PRACTICE REGISTERED NURSE - 64929142 in TAMPA, Florida
OPS ADVANCED PRACTICE REGISTERED NURSE - 64929142
Date: Jun 26, 2024
Location:
TAMPA, FL, US, 33602
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Requisition No: 832094
Agency: Department of Health
Working Title: OPS ADVANCED PRACTICE REGISTERED NURSE - 64929142
Pay Plan: Temp
Position Number: 64929142
Salary: $50.00 - $54.50 per hour
Posting Closing Date: 07/11/2024
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH – HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY
DIVISION OF DISEASE CONTROL
ADVANCE PRACTICE REGISTERED NURSE (OPS)
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, and 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.
Title of Position:
This Divisionally shared direct patient care position is responsible for providing direct patient clinical care at the various Disease Control Medical Clinics, specifically at the Specialty Care Center, University Area Health Center, and Sulphur Springs Health Complex. This is a professional position within the healthcare setting working specifically with communicable disease and primary care services. The individual working in this position must share and demonstrate the Department of Health-Hillsborough County vision and values on a daily basis. The incumbent must be flexible in the constant changes in the healthcare environment. This position works as a team member to meet and exceed established guidelines for the program and reports directly to the Specialty Care Center’s Health Center Administrator.
Your Specific Responsibilities:
The APRN provides direct patient care in the Disease Control Clinics, that specifically includes HIV/AIDS, STI, TB, PrEP, Test and Treat (TnT), nPEP and Hepatitis programs.
Ability to provide telehealth services within the Communicable Disease programs.
Follows DOH Bureau of Disease Control and Health Promotion clinical guidelines, in TB, STI and HIV/AIDS sections to include syphilis, other bacterial/viral, or biological agents and expedited partner therapy (EPT) as appropriate.
Assists in referral services for linkage to care, and relinkage to care.
Assists with maintaining daily medication/pharmacy inventory logs as applicable.
Reviews all lab results from patients seen by APRN and assist with other provider lab review as necessary.
Must understand the Ryan White Grant funding requirements, including the Ryan White eligibility process, and medical requirements of the program such as current labs, TB testing, documentation of HIV positivity or AIDS status.
Serves in the Special Needs Shelter teams in a medical capacity.
Provides clinical care and assessments with specific identified public health initiatives, i.e., COVID, Mpox, smallpox, etc.
Schedule for services would be rotated amongst the Disease Control clinical sites and will include authorized time off (ATO) coverage for specific providers/programs as necessary.
Involvement in clinic meetings, quality review and process improvements as they relate to clinical procedures and Disease Control processes in general.
Involvement in community initiatives as they relate to the DOH-Hillsborough Clinical Programs.
Completion of all forms including but not limited to Employee Activity Record (EAR), service collection tools and timesheets per guidelines.
Knowledge of the Health Management System (HMS), Provide and CAREWare electronic health records.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Expertise with medical records
Ability to diagnose and treat communicable diseases.
Assists in the development of written protocols (new and established)
Ability to work within a team and independently as necessary.
Expertise with computers, tablets, office equipment
Ability to follow instruction.
Ability to use Microsoft 365 applications (Outlook, Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint, and MS Teams).
Ability to review data for accuracy and completeness.
Ability to communicate and maintain effective working relationships with others.
Possess a valid driver’s license with dependable transportation.
Qualifications:
Minimum
APRN licensure valid in the State of Florida.
1 year of clinical experience in a healthcare setting as an APRN.
1 year of experience with electronic health records (EHR).
Valid Florida driver’s license or able to get one within 30 days of hire.
Reliable transportation
Preferred
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:
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:
This position’s assigned home base is at the main health department, 1105 E. Kennedy Blvd., Tampa 33602 NOTE: this position will be required to travel and work at our identified Disease Control clinical sites.
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) - 7.5% mandatory contribution required.
Health insurance for individual or family coverage - State pays 80% of premium. Participation in state group insurance (upon meeting eligibility requirements. Consult with People First and/or the serving HR office)
Life insurance available - employee pays premiums.
Workers’ Compensation (mandatory, if needed)
Reemployment Assistance (Unemployment Compensation) (mandatory, if needed)
Deferred Compensation (voluntary)
Employee Assistance Program (voluntary)
Additional supplemental insurance available such as dental, disability, etc.
Tax Deferred Child Care Reimbursement Account available
For a State of Florida Total Compensation Estimator visit State of Florida Total Compensation Estimator (myflorida.com) (https://compcalculator.myflorida.com/)
Additional benefits information can be found under the employment section of: http://hillsborough.floridahealth.gov/about-us/careers.html
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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) 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 promotion in the future 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.
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
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.
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