State of Florida

ADVANCED PRACTICE REGISTERED NURSE - 64027992

State of Florida$85K — $90K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Must be a licensed Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) in Florida.
  • Preferably has experience in Family Planning and STD care.
  • At least one year of APRN experience is preferred.
  • OB/Pre-natal care experience is preferred.
  • Knowledge of Microsoft applications is preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Provide specialized care in Women's Health and Family Planning clinics.
  • Perform assessments and examinations of family planning patients.
  • Initiate and manage therapies related to birth control and STD treatment.
  • Counsel patients on STD prevention and treatment options.
  • Conduct routine postpartum and pre-natal examinations as necessary.
  • Participate in training and development programs for clinic personnel.
  • Serve as a resource for family planning services.

Benefits

  • Annual and sick leave benefits.
  • Nine paid holidays and one personal holiday per year.
  • Options for health, life, dental, vision, and supplemental insurance.
  • Employer contributions to retirement plans.
  • Flexible Spending Accounts available.
  • Tuition waivers offered.
Full Job Description
Requisition No: 880511

Agency: Department of Health



Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 64027992

Salary: $85,000 to $90,000

Posting Closing Date: 08/07/2026

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Job posting category (Open Competitive)

Your Specific Responsibilities:

This position is a full-time Advanced Practice Nursing Position at the Florida Department of Health in Flagler County for Women's Health/Family Planning/Pre-Natal and STD Clinics, with oversight of TB, Refugee Health, and HIV clinics. Employee will also cover Volusia County clinic sites when needed due to scheduling. Must be able to perform independently with the primary responsibility to perform specialized and comprehensive care to clients of Women's Health/Family Planning. Family Planning services are provided according to the Federal Title X Guidelines. In addition, must be able to assess, diagnose and treat STD diseases and related conditions. Work is performed under the supervision of the County Health Department Senior Physician.

Family Planning/Pre-natal Care:

(Working with guidelines established by Family Planning Protocol, the Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner)

Assess family planning patient's total health needs through physician examination, including medical history, observation, physical examination and procedures necessary to obtain smears and cultures for the detection of infection and abnormalities.

Select, use, and monitor diagnostic tests and procedures such as urinalysis, x-rays, blood work, smears and cultures.

Counsel patients concerning sexually transmitted diseases, prevention, and treatment.

Counsel patients concerning effectiveness, in addition to pros and cons related to all forms of birth control.

Establish, train and maintain under protocol for long term hormonal contraceptive implant (i.e. Implanon) program.

Initiate and manage patients using any form of birth control according to family planning protocols, including emergency contraceptive pills and methods requiring surgical placement. (IUD's)

Monitor medications and initiate appropriate therapy for certain conditions.

Counsel and work closely with adolescent patients.

Refers abnormal findings beyond scope of expertise to the Senior Physician.

Participates in family planning personnel staff development programs.

Serves as family planning resource person.

Initiate and manage HRT for appropriate candidates.

Performs colposcopy to evaluate abnormal pap smears upon completion of training.

Performs duties of family planning nurse as necessary & perform other procedures under physician direction, per protocol fetus, manual pelvimetry and other entitles described in the maternity protocol.

Select, use, and monitor diagnostic testing as indicated.

Initiate vitamins and ferrous sulfate therapy as indicated.

Perform routine post-partum examinations.

Discuss all abnormal findings with supervising physician.

Screen all patients within programs for Tdap, HPV, and influenza provided immunization and education.

STD

Assess the sexually transmitted disease patient's (both male and female) health needs through physical examination, including medical history, observation and palpation and procedures necessary to obtain smears and cultures for the detection of Infection and abnormalities.

Select, use and monitor diagnostic tests and procedures.

Counsel patients concerning sexually transmitted diseases, prevention, and treatment.

Counsel patients concerning effectiveness in addition to pros and cons of all forms of birth control, if requested.

Initiate appropriate therapy for STD conditions diagnosed. Monitor results of therapy.

Discuss abnormal findings with supervising physician as necessary.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Ability to perform as an APRN

Qualifications:

Minimum -

Must be willing to accept this salary if offered the position

Must be willing to physically come in the office to perform the duties & responsibilities of the positions

Must have current authorization to work in the United States without employer sponsorship

Preferred -

Family Planning/sexually transmitted disease experience.

OB/Pre-natal experience.

At least one year of APRN experience.

Knowledge of Microsoft applications.

Where You Will Work:

301 Dr. Carter Blvd, Bunnell, FL 32110

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:

Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State's total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including:
  • Annual and Sick Leave benefits;
  • Nine paid holidays and one Personal Holiday each year;
  • State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options;
  • Retirement plan options, including employer contributions

(For more information, please click www.myfrs.com);
  • Flexible Spending Accounts;
  • Tuition waivers;
  • And more!

For a more complete list of benefits, including monthly costs, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com.

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About State of Florida

The State of Florida is a state located in the southeastern region of the United States. It is the third-most populous state and the 22nd largest by area. The state capital is Tallahassee and its largest city is Jacksonville. Florida is known for its warm climate, beautiful beaches, and tourist attractions such as Walt Disney World, Universal Studios, and the Kennedy Space Center. The state is also home to a number of universities and colleges, including the University of Florida, Florida State University, and the University of Miami.
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