Ops advanced practice registered nurse - 64959226

Requisition No

• 872272
• Agency:
• Department of
• Health
• Working
• Title:
• OPS
• Advanced
• Practice
• Registered
• NURSE - 64959226
• Pay
• Plan:
• Temp
• Position
• Number: 64959226
• Salary: $50.00 per hour Posting

Closing Date

09/19/2026 Total Compensation Estimator ToolFLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH IN SEMINOLE COUNTY Open Competitive Class Title: OPS Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Salary: $50.00 an hour Location: Florida Department of Health in Seminole County 400 W. Airport Blvd Sanford, FL 32773 Remote work will not be a consideration. This is a highly independent and responsible Advanced Practice Registered Nurse position with the HIV/Specialty Care Clinic. This position is part of a multidisciplinary team that ensure proper care and treatment to clients who are seen for the following services: HIV/AIDS, PrEP, nPEP, and Community Outreach. Your Specific Responsibilities: This is highly confidential and specialized position dedicated to providing services for persons living with HIV/AIDS. This dedicated care position is part of a team that are providing enhanced care coordination services to persons living with HIV in Seminole County. Main goals are to increase the numbers of persons living with HIV/AIDS who engage and remain engaged in HIV primary-specialty care, increase the number of persons maintain viral load suppression. The position incumbent will be skilled in primary care, disease processes, evidence based practice, the performance of clerical and administrative duties and will also work independently gathering data, preparing reports, and providing day-to-day operational assistance to the Program Manager, and other staff as needed. Apply advanced nursing principles and techniques in the care and treatment of clients, prescribe, administer and documents medications ensuring the Rights of Medication Administration, be sensitive when interviewing clients about a sensitive communicable disease issue such as HIV/AIDS or sexually transmitted disease, utilize advanced nursing protocols in the care of clients. Provide a holistic care that may include diagnosing and treating sexually transmitted infections, hepatitis, tuberculosis, conduct initial/annual physicals, well woman health exams (including pap smear, pelvic exam, & breast exam when warranted), and counseling. Will need to possess the ability to provide comprehensive primary care across diverse patient populations. Proficient at conducting thorough assessments, diagnosing and managing acute and chronic conditions, and providing evidence‑based treatment that prioritize patient education, prevention, and wellness. Make appropriate referrals as indicated, evaluates immunization status, and administers immunizations per protocol using correct techniques, log administered vaccines into Florida Shots, Health Management System (HMS) and Care Ware – Provide Enterprise System, enter medication refill requests into HMS – Emdeon, accurately documents all services provided. Review lab results and provide follow up to those assigned as abnormal or priority especially viral loads and CD4 counts. Assess client’s well-being including but not limited: medication adherence, reasons for missed appointments, housing conditions, transportation, provide and implement clinical recommendations. Provide care coordination especially to newly diagnosed people living with HIV/AIDS. Serve as liaison with case management team, specialty care providers/partners and State Telehealth Providers. Reviews and authorizes prescription requests made by pharmaceutical providers and clients according to treatment needed by each client. Provides education to clients, partners, team members and community. Assists Program Manager and/or designee with the coordination of pharmacy services for approved clients as well as with additional areas including pilot studies, surveys, focus groups, reports, etc. Maintains 100 % compliance with confidentiality protocols as well as security and integrity as determined by the Florida Department of Health HIV/AIDS Section Bureau of Communicable Diseases, as well as all other databases, including Medicaid (FLMMIS), Health Management System (HMS), Availity, Change Revenue (Optum), STARS, Florida Shots as assigned. Reports immediately to the Manager or designee of any problems/complaint’s clients report, as the needs of the client’s mandate. Enter all client encounters – both face to face, telehealth, and by phone into the Health Management System (HMS) and Provide Enterprise System for tracking and reporting purposes. Submits required reports, maintains assigned records, completes/returns all paperwork pertaining to job duties accurately, legibly and in proper order. This would also include timely submittal of timesheets, mileage, and EARS. Answers incoming telephone calls in a timely manner; speaks clearly and concisely, exercising tact and providing accurate information; accurately and efficiently provides support in other clerical areas as needed; interacts positively and professionally with nurses and other clinic staff to assure client needs are met. Participate in HIV treatment adherence, HIV/AIDS education/prevention and care management trainings and webinars. Provides information and training as needed in the field to DOH-Seminole Specialty Care and clinical division staff, community-based organizations, and case managers. Remain current with changes and usage of HRSA policies and procedures. Assist with chart reviews and other QA/QI activities to improve clinic functions and to meet DOH-Seminole’s mission statement and goals. Participate of the Quality Advisory Committee, maintaining appropriate relations with internal – external partners. Actively participate in case discussions or case conferences for the clients to improve assessment and to sustain retention in care. Participate in team meetings and all meetings convened by the ADAP Program, DOH-Seminole, Community Partners. Maintain appropriate relationships with Key Point of Entry (KPOE) into the healthcare system. Transcribe minutes from meetings and produces minutes for distribution within 2 days. Conduct outreach activities for potential clients to educate and promote the availability of services. Incumbent will participate in health fairs, community events and collaborate with providers among other activities. This position may be required to work before, during and/or beyond normal work hours or days in the event of an emergency. Emergency duty required includes working in special needs or Red Cross shelters, or performing other emergency duties including, but not limited to, responses to or threats involving any disasters or threat of disaster, man-made or natural. This position will maintain confidentiality and security of records as specified by departmental regulations and laws. Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Bilingual preferred (English/Spanish preferred), knowledge of HIV/AIDS and STD, terminology, principles and analytical techniques of interviewing; data collection and analysis principles and procedures. Customer service skills. Ability to prepare reports, understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures relating to Ryan White, ADAB State and Local Specialty Care HIV/AIDS Programs, understand and follow legislative policy direction as established in Federal and Florida Statutes; deal with the public in a tactful and courteous manner; work independently, plan, organize and coordinate work assignments, communicate effectively, establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; utilize problem solving techniques and use personal computers.