Advanced Practice RN Specialist

Requisition No: 883425 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: ADVANCED PRACTICE RN SPECIALIST - 64029258

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 64029258 

Salary:  $76,115.85 - $118,590 Annually 

Posting Closing Date: 10/26/2026 

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ADVANCED PRACTICE RN SPECIALIST  - Open Competitive

 

 

Your Specific Responsibilities:

The incumbent is an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Specialist, Autonomous APRN Licensure preferred, who works in the Clinical Health Services Division combining Quality Assurance leadership and part-time clinical practice. The incumbent will work in medical clinics, as well as various programmatic areas when needed within the scope of Agency protocols, State and Federal Guidelines. The APRN’s medical competence, medical judgment and general practice of medicine will be evaluated through Medical Director and/or 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. Specific duties are as follows. 

Administrative:

• Serves as the Clinical Quality Assurance Coordinator for the Pinellas County Health Program (PCHP) and Health Care for the Homeless (HCH) Program.
• Develops and implements QA and QI tools to monitor and measure service delivery.
• Collects, evaluates and analyzes data on performance, workflow, documentation, coding and other practice measurements.
• Provides monthly and quarterly HEDIS and UDS Clinical Quality Measure reporting for internal and external review.
• Prepares and delivers presentations and trainings.
• Collaborates with Medical Director and operational leadership to develop corrective action plans and improve workflows.
• Evaluates provider performance, including conducting audits of medical record documentation.
• Maintains the Credentialing and Privileging processes, procedures, and files.
• Ensures initial and re-credentialing for all clinical staff (licensed independent practitioners (LIPS) and other licensed or certified practitioners (OLCPs).
• Chairs the Medical Executive Committee which includes developing the agenda and distributing minutes and materials for review and approval of credentialing documents.
• Receives contractor attestations for initial and re-credentialing.
• Chairs the PCHP and HCH Quality Improvement Team and Clinical Subcommittee which includes developing the agenda and distributing minutes and materials for review and approval.
• Ensures standards and measures for National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) recognition are met and appropriate documentation is collected and maintained.
• Acts as a preceptor for clinical trainees.

Clinical:

• Provides comprehensive primary care services to DOH-Pinellas clients in a variety of settings, including in clinic and via Telehealth.
• 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.
• Provides consultation and technical assistance in evaluating the appropriateness of client care as it relates to primary care.
• Complies with all selected HEDIS measures, UDS measures, standards, and selected goals for quality of care.
• Documents all services in EHR timely and accurately.
• Provides excellent customer service.
• Communicates with medical team and other colleagues.
• Completes case management, including record review and lab review, within required timeframes.
• Rotates as an on-call provider, addressing urgent medical needs of clients during non-business hours.  Follows on-call procedures and documents within required timeframes.
• Performs other related duties as required, including emergency duty. 

 

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of nursing principles, practices and techniques.
• Knowledge of professional nursing and public health principles.
• Knowledge of human anatomy
• Knowledge of methods to measure, monitor, and evaluate performance.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills.
• Skill with computer and accompanying software programs including electronic health records and Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Teams, and Excel.
• Ability to develop methods for monitoring and evaluating quality of services.
• Ability to collect, evaluate, and analyze data to monitor performance, document workflow, develop alternative recommendations, solve problems, prepare reports, and other activities relating to the improvement of operational practices.
• Ability to organize data into logical format for presentation in reports, documents, and other written materials that suit the needs of a variety of users.
• Ability to independently plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments of self and others.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Ability to assess need for and to administer medications.
• Ability to provide preventive health care and treatment to groups.
• Ability to plan and conduct a variety of training sessions.  

 

Qualifications:

Minimum

• Clear and active license in the state of Florida to practice as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse.(Florida Statutes § 464.012)
• Current active Florida Nursing License or a multistate license from another compact state.
• Current CPR/BLS certification.
• Access to reliable transportation.
• Three or more years of experience working as an APRN in an Internal or Family Medicine clinic setting.
• Extensive computer skills including the use of an electronic health record (EHR).
• One or more years of experience working in quality management.

Preferred

• Clear and active license in the state of Florida to practice as an Autonomous Advanced Practice Registered Nurse.(Florida Statutes § 464.012)
• Five or more years of experience working as an APRN in an Internal or Family Medicine clinic setting.
• Three or more years of experience working in quality management.

 

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:

St. Petersburg Health Department: 205 MLK Jr. Street N. St. Petersburg FL, 33701

 

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.

 

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. 

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.

VETERANS’ PREFERENCE.  Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply.  Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements.  Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code.  Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here.  All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.