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MyFlorida ADVANCED PRACTICE RN SPECIALIST - 64001687 in DEFUNIAK SPRINGS, Florida
ADVANCED PRACTICE RN SPECIALIST - 64001687
Date: Oct 1, 2024
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Requisition No: 838413
Agency: Department of Health
Working Title: ADVANCED PRACTICE RN SPECIALIST - 64001687
Pay Plan: Career Service
Position Number: 64001687
Salary: $3,574.19 - $3,766.50 biweekly
Posting Closing Date: 10/17/2024
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Please be advised:
All fields in the Candidate Profile (application) must be completed (an attached resume is not a substitution for the information required on the candidate profile).
Work history, duties and responsibilities, hours worked, supervisor, and formal education fields, etc. must be filled out to determine qualifications for this position.
The successful candidate must be able to pass a Level II Background screening.
If you are claiming Right to First Interview, you must attach a copy of your official layoff letter when applying to be considered.
Your Specific Responsibilities:
Duties and Responsibilities
This is an advanced practice nursing position responsible for medical management, under protocol, for clients seeking women's health, including prenatal care, family planning, and STD services at Walton CHD. This position works with the Medical Director and designees in the planning, coordinating, and implementing of public health clinical services and in the development of related policies and protocols. This is a sensitive position requiring background check, including fingerprinting and urine drug screening. This position is key custodian for the medication room and other assigned areas. This position works under the general supervision of the Medical Executive Director. This position adheres to Information Security policies and procedures.
This position will provide patient-centered interactions:
• Respect patient and family values and expressed needs.
• Encourage patients to expand their role in decision-making, health-related behaviors, and self-management.
• Communicate with their patients in a culturally appropriate manner, in a language and at a level that the patient understands.
• Provide self-management support at every visit through goal setting and action planning.
• Obtain feedback from patients/family about their healthcare experience and use this information for quality improvement.
This position will assist in the provision of care coordination:
• Link patients with community resources to facilitate referrals and respond to social service needs. Integrate behavioral health and specialty care into care delivery through co-location or referral protocols.
• Track and support patients when they obtain services outside the practice.
• Obtain test and referral results and communicate with community organizations, health plans, facilities, and specialists.
• Follow-up with patients within a few days of an emergency room visit or hospital discharge.
• Communicate test results and care plans to patients/families.
This position will follow Walton Community Health Center Patient-Centered Medical Home policies and procedures for delivering exceptional care to patients.
Following protocols, policies, and procedures, performs complete examinations, appropriate to patient need, of patients seeking women's health, including family planning, prenatal services, colposcopy, and STD services.
Acts as senior provider for prenatal care.
Compiles and evaluates medical histories and physical findings to identify, evaluate, educate, and make treatment recommendations related to health needs, including preventive services.
Selects and initiates diagnostic laboratory tests and interprets and evaluates results in a timely manner.
Monitors medication and initiates and alters therapies according to patient response.
Maintains accuracy in the medication list and problem list of the patient's chart.
Works independently at clinic sites without direct supervision. If assigned, works independently during extended hours and weekend hours without on-site supervisor.
Provides consultation, technical assistance and leadership in evaluating the appropriateness of client care, in design and development of health educational materials, and in personnel training of nursing and other ancillary staff.
Coordinates patient care with other health professionals.
Helps in the development of clinical protocols for prenatal and family planning.
Member of assigned QA/QI workgroups and projects to support the organization’s Strategic Plan and initiatives.
Monitors quality assurance/improvement procedures for family planning, prenatal and colposcopy services.
Precepts nursing students/ARNP students as requested.
Attends appropriate staff meetings.
Attends conferences and trainings to enhance job skills and to meet licensure requirements.
Completes all required reports, including EARS within required time frame.
Performs other related duties as required.
Duties during times of disaster are required as indicated to meet the needs of the citizens of Walton County.
May be assigned purchasing card responsibilities; if so, will adhere to purchasing card policies and procedures.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Medical training as a Woman’s Health APRN or other APRN training with equivalent woman’s health experience. Colposcopy training and experience. Knowledge of prenatal care. Supervisory ability and experience. Familiarity with family planning program requirements. Ability to stand for 8 to 10 hours with brief breaks. Ability to use a computer for data retrieval and entry. Ability to communicate with patients and staff in both verbal and written fashion. Ability to lift greater than 25 lbs occasionally. Ability to push and pull and to work overhead as needed for examination of patients. Ability to wear mask or another respiratory protective device. Ability to wear sterile gloves and other exam gloves on a frequent basis. Ability to function in high stress, noise, and distractions of clinic and emergency environments. Ability to adjust to changing demands and duties. Excellence in interpersonal skills. Ability to de-escalate tense interpersonal communications with others.
Qualifications:
Minimum - Licensure as registered nurse pursuant to FS 464,Valid Florida licensure as an APRN
Current CPR Certification
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:
DeFuniak Springs, Santa Rosa Beach (Coastal Branch)
The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:
Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State’s total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including:
Annual and Sick Leave benefits;
Nine paid holidays and one Personal Holiday each year;
State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options;
Retirement plan options, including employer contributions (For more information, please click www.myfrs.com );
Flexible Spending Accounts;
Tuition waivers;
And more!
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) in order 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 hire or promotion 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.
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.
VETERANS’ PREFERENCE. Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clickinghere (http://www.dms.myflorida.com/content/download/97612/566545) . All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.
Location:
DEFUNIAK SPRINGS, FL, US, 32433 DEFUNIAK SPRINGS, FL, US, 32435
Nearest Major Market:Panama City
