OPS ADVANCED PRACTICE REGISTERED NURSE

State of Florida; Bradenton (FL); On-site; USD 61,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Florida Department of Health in Manatee County is seeking an OPS Advanced Practice Registered Nurse to provide direct patient care across adult and prenatal services, including family planning and STD care. An unrestricted Florida ARNP license is required, with documentation in the EHR and collaboration with nursing staff.

The role involves rotating through clinics, performing exams, prescribing medications, and contributing to public health goals in a dynamic county setting.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of anatomy, physiology and pathophysiology.
• Ability to diagnose and treat injuries, diseases, and deformities.
• Ability to communicate and teach patients.

Responsibilities

• Rotates through clinics (adult, child, family planning, etc.).
• Provides reproductive health services including LARC insertion/removal.
• Performs exams, diagnoses, and prescribes treatments.
• Documents with CPT/diagnosis coding in EHR.

Skills

Clinical knowledge

Patient care

Documentation

Communication

Critical thinking

Education

Unrestricted Florida ARNP license

CPR certification

Valid Florida driver’s license

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

Requisition No: 884356

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: OPS ADVANCED PRACTICE REGISTERED NURSE

Pay Plan: Temp

Position Number: 64858263

Salary: $44-$45 per hour

Posting Closing Date: 11/17/2026

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OPS ADVANCED PRACTICE REGISTERED NURSE

Open Competitive

The incumbent is part of a global public health organization and is expected to support the Florida Department of Health in Manatee County in its mission to protect, promote and improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county and community efforts and its vision to be the Healthiest State in the Nation. Furthermore, the incumbent is expected to incorporate the agency values of Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Responsiveness and Excellence in all aspects of their work.

Your Specific Responsibilities

The incumbent is part of a global public health organization and is expected to support the Florida Department of Health in Manatee County in its mission to protect, promote and improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county and community efforts and its vision to be the Healthiest State in the Nation. Furthermore, the incumbent is expected to incorporate the agency values of Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Responsiveness and Excellence in all aspects of their work.

This position requires an unrestricted Florida ARNP license.

Duties will include, but not limited to a broad range of health delivery services to adults and children. This employee will have direct patient care responsibilities including the evaluation, diagnosis and treatment of pre-natal clients, and clients seeking family planning and/or STD services. This will include reviewing prior medical records, reports, test results, and examination information.

Primary Responsibilities

• Rotates as required through all clinics, i.e., adult health, child health, family planning, communicable disease, etc. Due to a dynamic work environment, with changes in technology, the economy and demographics, staff patterns and responsibilities may change as circumstances dictate.
• Provides consultations and assistance to registered nurses working in the CHD clinics.
• Provides reproductive health services, including the insertion and removal of long-acting reversible contraceptives (LARC’s)
• Performs physical exams, medical diagnosis and prescribing medication and recommending dietary and activity programs as indicated by diagnosis.
• Prescribes or administer treatment, therapy, medication, vaccination and other specialized medical care to treat or prevent illness, disease, or injury.
• Explains procedures and discuss test results with patients.
• To perform presentation as requested on various topics, as requested by the Executive Nursing Director
• Refer patients to medical specialists or other practitioners when necessary.
• Clear documentation in the electronic health record, and occasional paper format is expected. Accurate CPT coding and diagnosis coding must be performed for each patient visit and documentation in the chart must support this coding.

Secondary Responmsibilities

• Provides input and review of local health department protocols and will also assist in quality control.
• Assists with the design and implementation of health promotion programs.
• Assists in assessing the health needs of citizens and in planning and implementing the revision of programs to meet these needs.
• Updates clinical knowledge skills as required by state re-licensure and dictated by clinic rotations.
• Assists in developing demographic data pertaining to the health of the community in order to assess community needs; assisting in the assessment of and updating of existing programs.
• Utilizes the TRAIN and People First systems.
• Maintains quality of services delivered in all tasks associated with the nursing practice.

Employees will respond to the FDOH health alert network notifications (formally FDENs) within the required timeframe. Employees will report as assigned for response duties during an disaster event, unless an exemption has been approved.

Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• 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 to allow access to e-mail, such as Microsoft Outlook.
• Ability to supervise people.
• Ability to prioritize work load.
• Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to work independently and with minimal supervision.

Qualifications

Minimum

• This occupation requires an unrestricted Florida ARNP (Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner.) license as per Section 464.012 of the Florida Statutes.
• Valid Florida driver’s license or the ability to obtain one within 30 days of hire.
• CPR certification

Mission

Florida Department of Health Mission, Vision, and Values:

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 novation: 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

Manatee County

Benefits

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 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.