Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

This open competitive Advanced Practice Registered Nurse position works in the Lee County Department of Health under the supervision of the Executive Community Health Nursing Director. The incumbent works under the policies, procedures, and protocols of the Florida Department of Health in Lee County (DOH‑Lee) and physician signing the incumbent’s protocols. This position is classified as a sensitive position. Incumbent handles protected health information on a need‑to‑know basis following Department of Health, HIPAA, and Information Security policies, protocols, and procedures.

The incumbent is responsible for maintaining confidentiality, security, privacy, and integrity of protected health information. The position has access to medical records, labs, STD, HIV testing, and HMS. Incumbent may be required to work before, during and/or beyond normal work hours or days. Evening clinic and weekend outreach events may be required.

Provides clinical care for clients at DOH‑Lee sites. Acute health conditions may be assessed and treated as necessary according to the nurse practitioner’s educational specialty, experiences, and scope of practice. Duties include reproductive health visits, STD assessments, follow‑up care, health counseling, referrals, and other reproductive health services. Selects orders and interprets specific diagnostic tests and procedures such as Pap smears, cultures, wet mounts, urinalysis, blood counts, and imaging studies.

Diagnoses and treats minor, acute, and/or ambulatory conditions such as vaginitis, PID, STDs, and other reproductive health conditions. Counsels, orders, and manages contraceptives, including placement and removal of long‑term devices such as intrauterine devices (IUD) and sub‑dermal implants. Counsels regarding mistimed pregnancies and safe sex practices. Practice in keeping with a collaborative practice agreement with the health department medical director.

Consults with physician and specialists regarding difficult cases. Promotes good health habits in clients such as healthy diet and exercise. Refers clients to the hospital and other community agencies as necessary. Assists with PrEP, nPEP, and Test and Treat implementation into all clinic services, including ongoing clinical support. Provides education and mentorship to staff. Attends in‑services and meetings on behalf of service expansion efforts.

Enter HMS service codes on the date of service and marks the superbill appropriately. Completes e‑lab requisitions for necessary labs. Participates in orientation and staff development of personnel assisting with patient care. Functions as a resource for primary care and communicable disease information for nursing staff and other community health staff. Provides input that assures positive patient experience and efficient clinic flow.

Completes and attends mandatory trainings and team meetings. Initiates and completes opportunities for professional development. Prepares biweekly leave/attendance records and daily employee activity records (EARs). Performs other related work as required, including phlebotomy, assessing vital signs, conducting educational seminars, and assignment during disaster, etc. May provide clinical care in other departments of the agency as needed. Performs other duties as assigned.

• Advanced Practitioner Registered Nurse licensure in accordance with Florida Statute 464.
• Knowledge of nursing principles, practices, techniques & procedures.
• Knowledge of human anatomy and physiology.
• Skill in performing uncomplicated surgical procedures.
• Skill in operating a personal computer.
• Ability to administer prescribed medications.
• Ability to perform complete physical appraisals of patients.
• Ability to identify and evaluate illnesses.
• 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 operate general office equipment.
• Ability to follow office procedures & practices.
• Ability to organize…