OPS ADVANCED PRACTICE RN SPECIALIST - 64952353

Requisition No: 833308 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: OPS ADVANCED PRACTICE RN SPECIALIST - 64952353

 Pay Plan: Health Care Practice

Position Number: 64952353 

Salary:  $45-$50/ hourly 

Posting Closing Date: 10/27/2024 

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Thank you for your interest in career opportunities with the Florida Department of Health in Pinellas 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.

 

The incumbent is part of a global public health organization and is expected to support the Florida Department of Health in Pinellas County in its mission to protect, promote and improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county and community efforts and its efforts and its vision To be the Healthiest State in the Nation. Furthermore, the incumbent is expected to incorporate the agency values of Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Responsiveness and Excellence in all aspects of their work.

 

The OPS Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Specialist is responsible for providing comprehensive health care to clients, including diagnosing and treating acute, episodic, and chronic illness and helping to prevent diseases and injuries as part of a medical home team. Monitoring and oversight includes an established quality improvement process with ongoing chart review, including peer review.  The successful applicant will be responsible for providing coverage as needed in the School-based health clinics and will be required travel to different clinic sites within Pinellas County.  

 

Your Specific Responsibilities:

• Provides comprehensive health care to clients attending school-based health clinics as needed, with Gibbs High School being the primary location.
• Provides support to any health department clinic when school clinics are closed.
• Evaluates and performs complete physical examinations.
• Analyzes and interprets patient histories, symptoms, physical findings, and/or diagnostic information to develop appropriate diagnoses.
• Diagnoses and treats acute health care problems such as illnesses, infections, or injuries.
• Orders, conducts, interprets, and/or evaluates diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
• Orders, reviews and interprets laboratory tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
• Prescribes and administers medications based on patient characteristics, efficacy, safety, and cost as legally authorized.
• Makes medical diagnosis and prescribes treatment within scope of service.
• Develops treatment plans based on scientific rationale, standards of care, and professional practice guidelines.
• Makes appropriate follow ups and referrals.
• Educates patients about self-management of acute and chronic illnesses, tailoring instructions to patients' individual circumstances.
• Conducts patient intake, vitals, and history when nurse is absent.
• Administers medications and monitors special diet carb counting when nurse is absent.
• Responds to medical emergencies on school grounds. Communicates with school staff and emergency responders regarding patient needs and follow up. 

 

Required Knowledge, skills and abilities:

• Knowledge of nursing principa