OPS ADVANCED PRACTICE RN SPECIALIST - 64911016 1 1

About the role

This is a professional public health clinic OPS Advanced Practice Registered Nurse that manages and treats Family Planning, STI, TB, and Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) for HIV clients in accordance with a collaborative practice agreement using established DOH protocols, policies, and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assess, evaluate, and manage patients in accordance with current APRN 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
• Collections 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 in relation to programmatic guidelines Evaluates and initiates or modifies the patient treatment plan
• Prescribes medication and accurately documents medication in the electronic medical record
• Provides referrals for physician or specialty care when indicated
• Orders testing procedures, venipunctures, U/A, pregnancy test, HIV testing and counseling.
• Initiates and manages contraceptive methods for Family Planning patients after evaluation, history, laboratory tests, physical assessment, and examination.
• Provides verbal and written instructions regarding family planning methods Obtains informed consent
• Performs assessment, screening, and counseling.
• Obtains Pap smears and provides follow-up for abnormal Pap smears Provides pre-conceptual and inter-conceptual health services
• Proficient in inserting and removing IUD's and implantable subdermal contraceptives
• Assists patients to make decisions regarding use of oral contraceptives, Depo-Provera injections, natural family planning, and long acting reversible contraceptives
• Provides pregnancy testing and counseling
• Manages and treats sexually transmitted infections (STI)
• Collaborates with the Disease Intervention Specialist to ensure STI treatment is received and documented
• Provides sterilization counseling
• Follows Family Planning Title X Administrative and Clinical Manuals and protocols guidelines
• Collaborates with the Refugee Health nurse to provide physical examinations and follow-up referrals as warranted
• Documents all observations and actions in an accurate and timely manner in the Health Management System (HMS)
• Actively participates in performance and process improvement initiatives including quarterly chart reviews
• Responds to patient complaints
• Provides information/education to clients and/or their families upon a diagnosis, including a plan of care, lifestyle, compliance, health practices, medications, complications, and follow-up.
• Participates in orientation and staff development of personnel and assists with patient care.
• Functions as a resource for care information for nursing staff and other health care professionals.
• Captions the Tubal Ligation program.
• Attends DOH staff and programmatic meetings.
• Utilizes a total quality management approach to provide efficient and effective services that meet organizational, customer service, internal process, and financial goals.
• Serves as a backup in providing public health nursing services, immunizations, and related health unit activities at scheduled clinics.
• Performs other related duties as required. Collaborates with TB program.

Requirements

Required:

• Certified as an Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (ARNP) in accordance with Florida Statute 464.F.A.C. Chapter 64 B9-4, with specialization as an Adult or Family Nurse Practitioner.

Qualifications

• Use of equipment and supplies related to the position
• Medical Knowledge;
• Skills in obtaining Vital Signs, medical histories, and various procedures.
• 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 and efficient manner.
• Motivational Skills: Motivates, provides constructive feedback, positive recognition, and organize activities to improve the clinic team skills and performance;
• Human Relations: Works with others in a professional, considerate and helpful manner
• Projects a positive image of FDOH - Collier and self;
• Communication (Oral & Written): Takes the initiative to communicate accurate, up-to-date information to peers and management. Expresses thoughts clearly, both verbally and in writing. Listens and understands the views of others;
• Customer Service: Works with clients and customers (that is, any individuals who uses or receives the services or products that your work unit produces, including the public, individuals who work in the agency, other agencies, or organizations outside the Government) to assess their needs, provide information or assistance, resolve their problems, or satisfy their expectations; knows about available products and services; is committed to providing excellence in products and services.