OPS APRN/PA - 48910363 1

State of Florida; Saint Augustine (FL); On-site; USD 61,992 - 82,656; Part time

Job summary

Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind (FSDB) seeks an OPS APRN/PA for school health services. Provides clinical care under a supervising physician, including histories, exams, and treatment planning for school-age students.

Must hold Florida PA or APRN licensure. Responsibilities include prescribing meds, coordinating care with staff, and maintaining records in a school health setting.

Qualifications

• Valid licensure as a Physician Assistant or Advanced Practice Registered Nurse in Florida required.
• Knowledge of medical care for school-aged children.
• Ability to work under supervision and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to maintain accurate, timely electronic health records.
• Willingness to learn and communicate in sign language.

Responsibilities

• Takes patient history and performs comprehensive physical examinations.
• Develops and revises treatment and therapy plans as needed.
• Prescribes medications and provides therapeutic interventions.
• Educates patients and families on health maintenance and disease prevention.
• Maintains compliant medical records and coordinates with school staff.

Skills

Medical knowledge

Judgment

Attention to detail

Time management

Independent work

Communication

Sign language

Interpersonal skills

CPR CPI training

Education

Florida license (PA or APRN)

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.