APRN

Location: Sarasota, FL

Pay: $51.50 per hour

Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Employment Type: Temporary with Possibility of Permanent Placement

We are seeking a qualified and experienced Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) to provide comprehensive occupational and employee health services in Sarasota, Florida. This position offers an excellent opportunity to work in a professional healthcare environment supporting employee wellness, workplace safety, Workers’ Compensation, and occupational health programs.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong clinical judgment, independent decision-making skills, excellent communication, and experience in occupational health or employee healthcare.

• Perform advanced physical assessments, examinations, diagnosis, treatment, and preventive care within the APRN scope of practice.
• Conduct pre-placement, annual, and periodic employee health examinations.
• Perform Department of Transportation (DOT/CDL) physical examinations.
• Conduct fitness-for-duty evaluations and examinations.
• Provide Workers’ Compensation treatment, nursing triage, clinical management, follow-up, and case management.
• Evaluate employees for medical surveillance and specialty occupational health needs.
• Perform medical surveillance and employee health assessments.
• Make clinical care decisions within established protocols and APRN scope of practice, in collaboration with the Medical Director.
• Order diagnostic laboratory testing for pre-placement and annual physicals in accordance with established protocols and scope of practice.
• Administer immunizations.
• Perform phlebotomy and collect additional laboratory specimens.
• Review laboratory results and provide appropriate employee education and case management.

Perform clinical testing and assessments, including:

• EKGs
• Pulmonary function tests
• Audiograms
• FibroScan
• Vision screenings
• Quantitative respirator fit testing
• Other occupational health evaluations as needed.

Additional responsibilities include:

• Conduct DOT drug screening and breath alcohol collections in accordance with required certifications.
• Review job requirements and Safety Data Sheets (SDS) to determine appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), employee education, and medical surveillance requirements.
• Provide health coaching, care management, and support for specialty clinics, including cardiac health, sleep disturbances, medication management, and other chronic or acute health conditions.

• Educate and advocate for employees regarding workplace safety, healthy lifestyle choices, and preventive healthcare.
• Collaborate with the Medical Director, Employee Health Manager, Risk Management team, Workers’ Compensation partners, and other healthcare professionals.
• Consult with the Employee Health Manager and Medical Director regarding complex clinical cases, fitness-for-duty determinations, and the development or modification of clinical protocols.
• Establish and maintain professional communication and a positive team environment with management and staff.
• Apply sound clinical judgment, critical thinking, effective listening, and independent decision-making skills.
• Provide health services at County locations outside the primary clinic as needed.

• Maintain accurate, current, and HIPAA-compliant medical records.
• Follow established clinical protocols, policies, infection-control practices, and applicable laws and regulations.
• Maintain all requirements associated with autonomous APRN practice in Florida.
• Maintain required occupational health credentials and competencies.
• Ensure occupational health credentialing remains current.
• Maintain required state nursing licensure and national certifications.
• Maintain advanced nursing practice prescriptive authority.
• Understand and apply basic employment and labor laws as they relate to medical evaluations.

• Assist with coverage of other Employee Health Center staff duties as directed, including vacations, lunches, and leave coverage.
• Assist with updating and maintaining the procedure and protocol manual.
• Assist with ordering medical supplies and vaccines.
• Assist with restocking clinic supplies.
• Attend required County meetings and continuing education programs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Current, unrestricted Florida APRN license.
• Current national APRN certification.
• Meets all applicable Florida autonomous APRN practice requirements.
• Maintains advanced practice prescriptive authority.
• Maintains required occupational health credentials and certifications.
• Maintains required DOT examination and drug/alcohol collection credentials, as applicable to assigned duties.
• Demonstrates competent clinical judgment, strong communication and listening skills, critical thinking, and effective independent decision-making.
• Ability to work collaboratively with healthcare professionals, management, and employees.
• Knowledge of occupational health practices, Workers’ Compensation, employee medical evaluations, and applicable workplace regulations.

• Hourly Pay: $51.50
• Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• Location: Sarasota, FL
• Employment: Temporary with the possibility of permanent placement

If you are a dedicated APRN who enjoys providing quality healthcare while promoting employee wellness and workplace safety, we encourage you to apply!