OPS ADVANCED PRACTICE RN SPECIALIST - 64952472 1 1 1 1 1 1

Requisition No: 861082 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: OPS ADVANCED PRACTICE RN SPECIALIST - 64952472 1 1 1 1 1 1

Position Number: 64952472 

Salary: $50 - $55 per hour 

Posting Closing Date: 09/22/2025 

OPS Advanced Practice RN Specialist - Open Competitive

Your Specific Responsibilities:

This position is an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse who will provide health care services to the unsheltered homeless where they reside as part of a street medicine initiative of the Health Care for the Homeless Program. Duties of the position include:

• 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.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• 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.

Qualifications:
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

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:
Bayside Health Clinic
14808 49th St N. Clearwater, FL

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:

Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. As an OPS employee, the benefits below are available:

• State of Florida 401(a) FICA Alternative Plan (mandatory)
• Participation in state group insurance (upon meeting eligibility requirements. Consult with People First and/or the serving HR office)
• Workers’ Compensation (mandatory, if needed)

• Reemployment Assistance (Unemployment Compensation) (mandatory, if needed)
• Deferred Compensation (voluntary)
• Employee Assistance Program (voluntary)
• And more!

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:

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.