OPS APRN/PA - 48910363 1

Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind; Saint Augustine (FL); On-site; USD 137,760,000 - 165,312,000; Part time

Job summary

Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind in Saint Augustine, FL seeks an OPS APRN/PA to provide medical services to students under supervision of a licensed physician.

The role operates Monday–Friday, 8:00am–1:00pm, with a compensation of $50.00 per hour and requires valid Florida PA/APRN licensure. A background check and adherence to state drug-testing rules are part of employment.

Qualifications

• Florida licensure as PA or APRN required.
• Ability to complete background checks and maintain electronic health records.
• Experience with pediatric populations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Takes patient history and performs comprehensive physical examinations.
• Develops, reviews and revises treatment and therapy plans.
• Prescribes medications and provides therapeutic interventions.
• Maintains accurate, timely electronic health records and documents patient care.
• Reviews student medical records and assists in determining health acuity for admissions.
• Provides clinical guidance to nursing staff and collaborates with the multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Pediatric medicine

Clinical decision making

Effective communication

Sign language basics

Job description

Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind (FSDB)

OPS APRN/PA

Position Number 48910363

Department: Allied Health Services/HCC

Hiring for the 2026-2027 school year

Work Schedule: Monday- Friday 8:00am- 1:00pm

Salary: $50.00/hour

Requirements: Valid licensure as a Physician Assistant or Advanced Practical Registered Nurse in the State of Florida required.

The State Personnel System is an E-Verify employer. For more information click on our E-Verify Website.

Duties and Responsibilities

This position provides services under the direction of a supervising physician. Takes patient history, performs comprehensive physical examinations, and makes assessments consistent with physical findings. Develops, reviews and/or revises treatment and therapy plans as needed. Prescribes medications and provides therapeutic interventions. Administers medication according to the formulary protocol or upon patients’ specific orders from a physician. Educates patients and families on disease prevention, health maintenance, and treatment plans. Maintains accurate, timely, and compliant electronic health records. Collaborates with multidisciplinary team members. Assists in reviewing student medical records and establishing health acuity levels for students seeking admission to the school. Provide clinical guidance and direction to nursing staff regarding medical assessments and care plans.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Considerable knowledge of principles and practices of medicine for the school aged child.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment in making critical decisions.
• Skill in completing assignments accurately with attention to detail.
• Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work under pressure while meeting deadlines.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in the environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form.
• Ability to learn to communicate effectively in sign language.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to complete training and administer skills acquired in CPR and Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Training (CPI).

Condition of Employment

Applicants under consideration for employment at the Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind will be required to complete background investigation. Fingerprints will be taken and sent to the Florida Department of Law enforcement and the Federal Bureau of Investigation for a background check of your criminal history record(s) at the state and national level via the Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse Education and Awareness website https://info.flclearinghouse.com. FSDB is 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.

Pursuant to Florida Law, 110.211 F. S., the State of Florida is an EEO employer.