OPS ADVANCED PRACTICE RN SPECIALIST - 64931181

Requisition No: 858654 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: OPS ADVANCED PRACTICE RN SPECIALIST - 64931181

 Pay Plan: Temp

Position Number: 64931181 

Salary: $65.00 - 70.00 per hour 12-16 hours per week, ideally split between 3 days 

Posting Closing Date: 09/21/2025 

Total Compensation Estimator

OPS Advanced Practice RN Specialist - 64931181

Open Competitive Opportunity

Salary: $65-$70/hr. Part-Time

12 -14 Hours weekly, 3 half days preferred

Your Specific Responsibilities:

This is advanced and specialized nursing work providing care to adults and teens for STI evaluation and treatment and birth control and family planning management. The incumbent will work closely with Indian River County Medical Director in coordinating with patient care. Patient management includes performance of certain medical acts mutually established with a Medical Director and in conformance with specialized certification.

Access to confidential records and computer access will be based on the need to know when involved in specific patient’s care, billing activities, ordering prescribed medications or supplies, investigating communicable disease reports, established quality improvement activities, i.e., peer review, records review audits, and investigating complaints.

Incumbent will perform acts of diagnosis and treatment of communicable disease within the autonomous APRN scope of practice limited for Indian River County Health Department clients. Establishes presumptive medical diagnosis based on medical history and physical findings. Position includes all aspects of client interviews and administration of medication and vaccines as necessary. Selects diagnostic laboratory tests, interprets and evaluates laboratory results, and initiates appropriate therapy. Takes a complete health history whenever indicated. Takes appropriate action based upon the patient’s chief complaint and/or reason for visit. Counsels and maintains follow-up to ensure continued care and compliance with medical care and treatment regimes. Under standards of care protocols, sees, and provides women’s health and family planning for patients of the health department. Makes additional medical, nursing, nutritional and social service referrals as needed.

Participates in educational activities including clinic education, community programs, patient education, in-service programs, and continuing education. Participates in training of new staff and existing staff in skills and abilities to upgrade their competencies. Participates in ongoing quality assurance activities.

Other related duties as required.

Private and country vehicle use may be required

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of maternal child and family health practice. Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Qualifications:

Minimum

• Autonomous APRN (Advanced Practice Registered Nurse) License
• Incumbent may be required to work before, during and/or beyond normal work hours or days in the event of any emergency. Emergency duty required of the incumbent 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.
• Willing to distribute information on family planning (including emergency contraceptives)/HIV/ Sexually transmitted diseases and other health related topics to pregnant and parenting adolescents and adults.

Preferred

• Experience with STI treatment, birth control management and other communicable diseases.

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:

1900 27th Street, Vero Beach, Fl 32960

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!

For a more complete list of benefits, including monthly costs, visit .

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.