Ops Advanced Practice Rn Specialist

OPS Advanced Practice RN Specialist – Open Competitive

Requisition No: 865957

Agency:
Department of Health

Working Title:

OPS ADVANCED PRACTICE RN SPECIALIST -

Position Number:

Salary: $50 - $55 per hour

Posting Closing Date: 12/28/2025

• 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.

• Knowledge of nursing principals, practices and techniques.
• Knowledge of human anatomy and physiology.
• Ability to administer prescribed medications.
• Ability to perform complete physical assessments of patients.
• Ability to identify and evaluate illnesses.
• Ability to initiate diagnostic laboratory testing and evaluate the results.
• Ability to manage the care of patients.
• Ability to compile and evaluate medical histories and other clinical and laboratory data.
• Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.
• Ability to use independent judgment and decision-making.
• Ability to work independently and manage one’s own time.
• Ability to use critical thinking.
• Knowledge of customer service principles.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships.
• Skill in computer software programs used to facilitate job duties.

Minimum:

• A clear and active license in the state of Florida to practice as an Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner.
• Certification in the State of Florida as an Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner in accordance with Chapter 464, Florida Statutes.
• A valid Florida driver’s license.
• Access to reliable personal transportation.
• Masters Degree.
• BLS certification.
• DEA license.

Preferred:

• Three or more years of experience utilizing an electronic health record in a clinic setting.
• Three or more years of experience working as an ARNP in an internal medicine or family practice clinic setting.
• Experience working as a nurse in an outreach setting.
• Experience working at a Federally Qualified Health Center.
• Experience providing clinical care to patients experiencing homelessness.
• Experience providing clinical care to clients via Telehealth.

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:

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