Advanced Practice Registered Nurse- Tallahassee

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse- Tallahassee

Masters degree with a major in nursing or another health-related area. Licensed as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse in accordance with Chapter 464, Florida Statutes.

As part of the Pediatric Child Protection Team, the Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) is responsible for assisting licensed physicians in providing services for victims of child abuse and neglect. Performs medical/forensic examinations and participates as part of the multidisciplinary team, sharing, interpreting and documenting medical data. This position is located in Tallahassee, Florida and covers Franklin, Gadsden, Jefferson, Leon, Liberty, Madison, Taylor, and Wakulla counties.

Reviews daily abuse reports to the Florida Hotline to determine the mandatory referrals for the Department of Children and Families to consult with CPT, per state statute. Determines situations requiring a medical examination or further testing/ hospital services/record reviews and in conjunction with supervisors and medical director. Provides diagnostic evaluations and medical consultations regarding abused and neglected children under the direction of the Medical Director. Takes patient histories, conducts physical examinations, and records the data in the patient’s record; writes progress notes and narrative discharge summaries; prepares patient workups and summaries noting pertinent positive and negative findings. Prepares medical reports. Consults with Case Coordinators, Program Coordinators and participates in Case Reviews and Team Staffing. Refers children exhibiting abnormal findings for additional physician evaluation. Provides physician and pharmacist referrals to patients in need of further medical care and services. Provides depositions and court testimony as required. Maintains inventory and ordering of medical supplies, assisting with recertification of clinic licensing and applications for medical supplies.  Contributes to the development, implementation, and expansion of programs and initiatives. Participates in meetings, functions, events, and committees, as well as in a team of interdisciplinary health care providers. Performs all other duties, as assigned. 

$115,000-$125,000

Masters degree with a major in nursing or another health-related area. Licensed as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse in accordance with Chapter 464, Florida Statutes.

Licensure in state of Florida to practice professional nursing and certification as an advanced registered nurse practitioner or specialized pediatrics of family medicine. Children’s Medical Services (CMS) approved physician extender (as defined in the CMS Provider Handbook – Licensed Non-Physician Healthcare Professionals. This position requires a Level II background check. 

Experience in pediatrics, sexual and physical abuse 

This is a time-limited position.  Time limited positions are based on circumstances, such as funding sources, which control the length of time for which the position is available.

Background Check is Required.

To be considered you must upload your Cover Letter, Resume/CV, and contact information for 3 References.

University of Florida College of Medicine – Jacksonville:   Visit this link to watch the video.

Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.

Work Visa sponsorship is not available for this position

Degrees earned from an education institution outside of the United States are required to be evaluated by a professional credentialing service provider approved by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES), which can be found at http://www.naces.org/.

The University of Florida is a public institution and subject to all requirements under the Florida Sunshine and Public Records laws. Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the US. Searches are conducted in accordance with Florida's Sunshine Law.