OPS ADVANCED PRACTICE RN SPECIALIST - 64952300 1 1

Requisition No: 837954 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: OPS ADVANCED PRACTICE RN SPECIALIST - 64952300 1 1

 Pay Plan: Temp

Position Number: 64952300 

Salary:  $50 - $55 hourly 

Posting Closing Date: 10/15/2024 

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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.

 

OPS Advanced Practice RN Specialist

 

Your Specific Responsibilities:

This position is an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse who will provide health care services to the unsheltered homeless as part of the Health Care for the Homeless Program. This position will provide PRN coverage for the Bayside Clinic, Mobile Medical Unit, and Street Medicine team during vacations, sick leave, FMLA, or other mandatory training events. It may also require the individual to work irregular shifts on Monday-Thursday from 8am-8pm, Friday from 8am-5pm, and Saturday from 8am-12pm depending on need. Duties of the position include:

• Provides comprehensive health care to homeless clients via outreach, in clinic setting, and/or via telehealth.
• 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.
• Provides wound care.
• 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.
• Provides consultation and technical assistance in evaluating the appropriateness of client care as it relates to primary care.
• Documents all services in EHR timely and accurately.
• Communicates with medical team and other colleagues.
• Complies with all UDS measures, clinical standards and selected goals for quality of care.
• Provides excellent customer service.
• Completes case management, including record review and lab review.
• Keeps supervisor and Medical Director informed.
• Completes timesheet, EARS, and mandatory training in a timely and accurate manner.
• Completes training to promote professional growth.
• Participates in peer review and provider, team, and other meetings as assigned
• Performs other related duties as assigned including emergency duty.