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Sarasota County Government Nurse Practitioner - ARNP/APRN or RN in Sarasota, Florida
Department:
Human Resources
Start Here. Grow Here. Stay Here.
Experience great life/work balance in this amazing ARNP/APRN or RN role with a Monday - Friday, 8 AM - 5 PM schedule!
As the Occupational Health Advanced Practice Nurse, you'll provide advanced practice nursing care, including examination/physical assessments, preventive counseling, treatment, and education, to current and prospective employees and dependents (>18 years old) to ensure the applicants and employees are functioning in optimal physical condition and are physically able to perform the essential functions of their job.
This position works under the direction and protocols approved by the Medical Director as well as, within the Nurse Practice Act for Autonomous APRN. This position also collaborates with several team members in providing advanced practice nursing care, including the Medical Director, Manager of Occupational Health, other team members of Occupational Health, workers’ compensation staff and vendors, and the Safety team members.
Provides evidence-based occupational health nursing services including:
Pre-placement physicals
DOT-CDL physicals (annual/biannual/pre-placement)
HazMat physicals (pre-placement and annual)
Fire Fighter pre-placement physicals
Worker’s Compensation nursing triage and care for the first 7 days of injury
Medical evaluation for respirator use and clearance
Quantitative fit testing (SCBA, N-95, P100, etc.)
Reviews job description and associated documents (SDS) for respirator assignment
Individual employee education of respirator use, hearing protection, and other safety needs
Medical assessments such as EKG’s, PFT, hearing assessments, audiograms & Fibroscan
Laboratory specimen collections (blood, urine, etc.)
Interpretation of results
Immunizations, PPD’s, vision screenings (Titmus machine), and other necessary assessments
Collects specimens for DOT and non-DOT urine drug screens and breath alcohol screenings
Clinical assessments for medical surveillance and fitness for duty physicals/examinations
Understands basic employment and labor law as it relates to medical evaluations
Clinical assessments for specialty clinic including care/case management, health coaching, medical & prescription management, and evaluation of medical intervention
Orders diagnostic laboratory tests for pre-placement & annual physicals when needed
Maintains requirements for autonomous APRN as per the Florida Nurse Practice Act
Consults with medical director for care decisions and complex fit for duty determinations
Follows written procedures, policies, universal precautions, and infection control techniques
Ensures occupational health credentialing is maintained
Maintains proper follow-up case/care management of occupational and non-occupational care
Provides health coaching/education regarding healthy lifestyle choices, preventive medical care, and basic medical benefit information
Maintains accurate & current employee medical charts in a HIPAA compliant manner
Provides various occupational health services through county locations
Demonstrates competent clinical judgement, astute listening & communication skills, proficient critical thinking aptitude, and effective independent decision abilities
Work Hours: Monday - Friday, 8 AM - 5 PM
About You
Wellness Nurse II - RN:
Education, experience, certification, and license:
Graduate from an accredited school of nursing with preparation in advanced nursing.
Current Florida State Registered Nurse license and current CPR card.
Must have two (2) years of experience as a registered nurse. Prefer experience in an occupational health setting.
Valid Florida Driver’s License.
Wellness Nurse III - ARNP/APRN:
Education, experience, certification, and license:
Master’s degree in Nursing from an accredited school of nursing with preparation in physical assessment, and advanced nursing skill level training in area of practice.
Dual licensure by the FL Board of Nursing as an RN/ARNP/APRN and 2 years’ experience in health/occupational medicine patient care, adult health, or generalist health duties including performing quality assurance and care management duties. New graduate ARNP/APRN’s will be considered based on RN experience (years and specialty).
Preferred, but not required:
Current ACLS certification.
Occupational medicine experience
Department of Transportation (DOT) medical provider certification. (Must be obtained within 6 months of employment)
Autonomous ARNP/APRN license. (Must be obtained within 12 months of employment)
Free and clear state of Florida Advanced Practice Registered Nurse license with current prescriptive authority.
About Everything Else
Wellness Nurse II - RN:
Starting Pay Range: $ 65,000.00 - $75,000.00 /year, based on your experience
Full Position Range (future earning potential): $55,577.60 - $94,473.60
Wellness Nurse III - ARNP/APRN:
Starting Pay Range: $ 80,000.00 - $90,792.00 /year, based on your experience
Full Position Range (future earning potential): $67,246.40 - 114,316.80
Benefits:
Enjoy great benefits including Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Florida Retirement System (FRS) and many, many more! Starting January 2024, choose one of three great medical plans, including one with a $0 premium option, with completed preventative visits!
For more information about employee benefits, please click this link or visit SCGov.net (https://www.scgov.net/government/human-resources/employee-health-and-benefits) for additional information.
Utilize our award-winning wellness program including free gyms and classes at multiple Sarasota County Government locations.
Enjoy 11 paid holidays, 3 personal days and 16 paid vacation days in the first year of full-time employment with increasing accrual rates with years of service. (That adds up to a possible 30 days off in your 1st year!)
A different blend of voices prompt better conversations, choices and results for everyone. Sarasota County – Many Voices, One Team.
We celebrate and value the experiences, backgrounds, perspectives, talents and strengths that make us different.
Our vision is to attract, develop, retain and engage a talented workforce broadly representative of the citizens and communities we serve. To further value creativity, innovation, collaboration and great customer service – internally and externally.
A job applicant with a disability who requires reasonable accommodation to participate in the application/selection process is requested to make known the need for an accommodation to Human Resources or appropriate county staff members. For assistance with the application, please call 941-861-5353.
Sarasota County prohibits discrimination in all services, programs or activities. View the complete policy at scgov.net (keywords: ADA Compliance).
Sarasota County Government is a Tobacco-Free/Drug-Free Workplace.
Do you like leaving things better than you found them? We serve the greater good! Our team is here to make Sarasota the premier community to live, work and play!
Sarasota has 37 miles of award-winning beaches, over 80 parks and 100 golf courses, and is known as the cultural capital of Florida with museums of art, theaters, an aquarium, botanical gardens and the annual international film festival. Unsurpassed beauty, rich cultural offering, diverse educational opportunities, wide-ranging recreational possibilities make Sarasota a great place to live and work!
We believe in work-life balance with a generous leave plan.
“US News & World Report: Sarasota is No. 1 in Florida and No. 18 in the country for best place to live.”
We need YOU to help create wonderful experiences for residents and vacationing guests enjoying Sarasota! Apply today!
