OPS ADVANCED PRACTICE RN SPECIALIST - 64952416 1

Requisition No: 881648

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: OPS ADVANCED PRACTICE RN SPECIALIST - 64952416 1

Pay Plan: Health Care Practice

Position Number: 64952416

Salary: $48 - $52 hourly

Posting Closing Date: 08/22/2026

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OPS Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Specialist

Open Competitive

Your Specific Responsibilities:

The OPS Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Specialist is responsible for working in the Clinical Health Services Division. The incumbent will work under the Medical Services program, as well as various programmatic areas when needed within the scope of Agency protocols, State and Federal Guidelines. The medical competence, medical judgment and general practice of medicine will be evaluated through peer review. Monitoring and oversight will include, but is not limited to, an established quality improvement process with ongoing chart review. The APRN’s immediate supervisor is functionally responsible for evaluation of all standards and expectations and will facilitate access to medical consultations as needed.

Please note: This position is classified as PRN. As such, work hours are not guaranteed and are provided based on program and staffing needs. Hours are generally available only during the school calendar and school operating hours; no hours are available during school breaks, holidays, or any period when school is not in session.

OPS Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Specialist:

• Provides comprehensive health care to clients attending school-based health clinics as needed, with Northeast High School Clinic being the home office.

• 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.

• 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.

• Conducts patient intake, vitals, and history when nurse is absent.

• Administers medications and monitors special diet carb counting when nurse is absent.

• Responds to medical emergencies on school grounds. Communicate with school staff and emergency responders regarding patient needs and follow up.

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 appraisals of patients.

• Ability to identify and evaluate illnesses.

• Ability to initiate laboratory results and evaluate the results.

• Ability to manage the care of patients

• Ability to work with patients having a variety of physical problems

• Ability to compile and evaluate medical histories and other clinical and laboratory data.

• Ability to plan, coordinate and organize work assignments.

• Ability to communicate effectively

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others

Qualifications:

Minimum

• Clear and active license in the state of Florida to practice as an ARNP per Chapter 464, Part I of the Florida Statutes, titled the Nurse Practice Act

• Current active Florida Nursing License or a multistate license from another compact state

• Extensive computer skills including the use of an electronic health record (EHR)

• Willingness to travel and cover multiple school-based clinic sites in Pinellas County as needed for coverage

• Willingness to work in a school based health clinic providing comprehensive care to high school students.

• Reliable transportation

Preferred

• Three or more years of experience in Pediatric or Family Medicine clinic setting

• One year experience working as an APRN

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:

This position will be based out of Northeast High School, however will assist in covering at all 5 school based health clinics, which include Gibbs, Boca Ciega, Largo, and Pinellas Park High School Clinics, should assistance be needed.

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!

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Please be advised:

Positions assigned to School Health may follow either a 10‑month or 12‑month work schedule, depending on program needs and available funding. Work assignments during summer months vary by location. Your specific work schedule, summer assignment expectations, and leave eligibility will be communicated by your hiring manager or program leadership

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.

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.