Job Description

Requisition No: 865489


Agency: Department of Health


Working Title: ADVANCED PRACTICE REGISTERED NURSE - 64084590


Pay Plan: Career Service


Position Number: 64084590


Salary: $80,000 to $90,000


Posting Closing Date: 11/23/2025

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Your Specific Responsibilities

Duties and Responsibilities

The Florida Department of Health in St. Johns County (FDOH-SJC) is part of a statewide public health system.

Our Mission

- To protect, promote and improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county, and community efforts.

Our Vision

- To be the Healthiest State in the Nation.

Our Values

- Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Responsiveness, Excellence (ICARE)


This is a sensitive and responsible position that provides direct health delivery services to adults and children for the Florida Department of Health in St. Johns County.


This position serves as the school health coordinator and is responsible for providing support and assistance with oversight to the St. Johns County School District's (SJCSD) School Health Services Department. The duties include but are not limited to:


Communicates and meets with appropriate SJCSD personnel. Visits all SJCSD schools during the school year at a minimum of one time. Ensures that services are provided in accordance with the FDOH School Health Services Program descriptions and established policies and procedures. Assists with the development of and monitors for compliance with the Annual School Health Services Plan, including all required health screenings as required by contract. Completes and submits reports as necessary. Completes data entry in HMS related to school health services. Works with necessary personnel on the completion of FDOH School Health Services Program reporting requirements. Gives technical assistance on school health issues as needed. Serves on appropriate committees that will enhance school health services. Coordinates training regarding school health services as needed. Attends and actively participates in all school health and wellness committee meetings. Assists and supports outreach efforts.

This position is responsible for the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of clients under the direct or indirect supervision of a physician and written protocols. This includes but not limited to the review of prior medical records, reports and lab results and referrals to primary or specialty care as appropriate. This position also provides expertise and support to the immunization program, including the provision of routine adult and childhood vaccines as well as vaccines recommended for travel.


Reviews prior medical records, reports, and lab results for patients. Examines, evaluates, manages, treats, and completes follow-up with patients in accordance with current Standards of Practice for Nurse Practitioners and in consultation with the supervising physician, when indicated. This includes but is not limited to performing pelvic examinations and obtaining Pap smears. Documents clearly, accurately, and timely in the electronic health record and on paper, as needed. Completes accurate CPT and diagnosis coding for each patient visit to support coding. Orders and interprets diagnostic laboratory tests for evaluation and treatment of patients. Prescribes, refers and/or administers appropriate treatment, medication, vaccination and/or other necessary medical care to treat or prevent illness, disease, or injury. Explains procedures and discusses test results with patients as needed. Follows the Title X Family Planning Clinical Manual regarding the prescribing of medication and contraception, providing of non-directive counseling and supporting of patients in making decisions related to contraception or basic fertility services. Collaborates with Epidemiology to ensure Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) treatment and follow up is provided in accordance with the STI Treatment Guidelines.




This position assists the Executive Community Health Nursing Director and Medical Director with the ongoing development and review of clinical protocols, procedures, and quality control. Assists with the design and implementation of expanded clinical services to address any unmet need within the community.



Performs other duties as assigned.



Ensures the integrity/confidentiality of all data sets in the program; complies with the information security protocols and Procedures (DOHP 50-1 O); security and privacy of client information is maintained; disclosure of confidential information is released only after proper authorization has been obtained; and information that is exempt from public record disclosure is maintained in a confidential manner.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge, skills, and abilities, including utilization of equipment, required for the position:
Knowledge of human anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat injuries, diseases, and deformities. This includes symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventive health-care measures. Ability to talk to others to effectively convey information. Ability to listen to what other people are saying and ask questions as appropriate. Ability to teach others how to do something. Ability to know how to find information and identify essential information. Ability to perform computer skills to enable navigation in an electronic health record and utilize Microsoft Outlook e-mail system. Ability to supervise people. Ability to prioritize workload. Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Qualifications:

Licensure/registration/certification requirements (If applicable, list the appropriate Florida Statute or federal regulation cite): Valid unrestricted Florida ARNP {Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner.) license, valid Florida driver's license or the ability to obtain one within 30 days of hire.



Other job-related requirements for this position: Incumbent may be required to work before, during and/or beyond normal work hours or days in the event of an emergency. Emergency duty required of the incumbent 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 disaster or threat of disaster. man-made or natural. This position has been approved in accordance with Section 110.209, Florida Statutes, Chapter 60L-32 Florida Administrative Code and Collective Bargaining Agreements with the Florida Nurses Association (FNA) and the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME), Florida Council 79. After being evaluated and recommended by the Executive Community Health Nursing Director to perform after hours and weekend on-call duties on a rotating schedule, the incumbent will carry a telephone and respond to emergencies and inquiries. The on-call nurse will make authorizations and referrals when medically necessary and appropriate. The on-call nurse will be compensated $1.00 per hour on-call on any day other than Saturday, Sunday, or a holiday. Saturday, Sunday and holidays', the on-call nurse will be compensated equal to the amount of one-fourth of the statewide hourly minimum for your classification.



Working hours: (A) Daily from 8:00 to 5:00 (B) Total hours in workweek 40 (C) Explain any variation in work (split shift, rotation, etc.)

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:

St. Augustine, Florida 32084

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.



All Florida Department of Health positions require the incumbent to be able to learn and communicate effectively, orally and in writing, in English. Applicants who do not meet this requirement will not be considered.



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 clicking here. All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.