OPS REGISTERED NURSE - 64959303

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FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

 IN SEMINOLE COUNTY

JOB OPPORTUNITY ANNOUNCEMENT

OPEN COMPETITIVE

This posting will run for 3 months or until qualified applicant is hired.

This is a "pool" announcement and applicants will not be considered after 6 months.

Multi Hire - multiple positions may be chosen from this job posting.

Class Title: OPS Registered Nurse

Salary:  $32.00 an hour

Location: Florida Department of Health in Seminole County

                 400 W. Airport Blvd

                 Sanford, FL 32773

The Florida Department of Health in Seminole County is looking for a motivated, hardworking individuals to fill OPS Registered Nurse positions located in Sanford, FL.

Condition of Employment:

This position may be required to work before, during and/or beyond normal work hours or days in the event of an emergency. Emergency duty required includes working in special needs or Red Cross shelters, or performing other emergency duties including, but not limited to, responses to or threats involving any disasters or threat of disaster, man-made or natural. This position will maintain confidentiality and security of records as specified by departmental regulations and laws.

This position requires a Valid Florida Driver License. 

Your Specific Responsibilities:

Under the supervision of the Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON), the incumbent in this position will provide professional nursing duties in the Immunization Program and in the Clinical Services department. This includes the review of Immunizations records for missing doses, administering required immunizations, and preparing and issuing necessary forms for school, college or travel.   Duties include but are not limited to the following:

Administers Family planning services in the clinic setting of the FDOH Seminole, utilizing the current Title X standards and complies with program requirements.  Provides STD, BCCEDP and HIV clinical services to clients. Administers treatment as ordered by clinicians. Completes required electronic documentation in Health Management System (HMS).   Participates in health fairs and community events.

Participates in quality assurance activities through periodic chart reviews, daily Medication Inventory, timely follow-up of client lab results for education and treatment.

Provides nursing education and interviews in the general clinic for Family Planning, Sexually Transmitted Diseases and HIV client services. Provides accurate completion of the Superbill to facilitate the check-out and billing process for each client.

Other duties including responding to natural and other disasters and working in Special Needs Shelters.

Administers immunization services in the clinic setting of the FDOH Seminole including satellite clinic sites utilizing the current CDC immunization schedule and utilizing safe recommended techniques for vaccine administration.  Provides services to clients requesting immunizations to meet school requirements, occupational exposure requirements i.e. Hepatitis B, other adult immunizations, and flu vaccines during the Flu season.  Participates in health fairs and immunization events in the community. Completes required documentation in Florida Shots and the Health Management System (HMS).  Is a resource regarding immunization requirements and is able to assist with orientation and training for new nursing and clerical staff to the immunization program.

Knowledgeable regarding foreign travel vaccines, cost of vaccine and can research and advise clients on required and recommended vaccinations for travel to foreign countries.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge of nursing and public health principles, practices and techniques. Knowledge of human anatomy and physiology. Knowledge of community resources. Ability to administer medications. Ability to assist in or provide preventive health care treatment to groups. Ability to teach and demonstrate preventive health care and nursing principles and techniques. Ability to work with patients having a variety of physical problems. Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.          Ability to communicate effectively. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others. Ability to teach basic health care.

Qualifications:

Do you have a valid State of FL Registered Nurse License that is in good standing or a multi-state Registered Nursing License from another compact state (with no complaints filed through the Florida Board of Nursing)?

Do you have verifiable experience within the last two years with direct patient care?

Willing to work before, during and/or beyond normal work hours or days in the event of an emergency. This may include working in a special needs or Red Cross shelter, or performing other emergency duties including, but not limited to, responses to or threats involving any disaster or threat of disaster, man-made or natural. Emergency duties may also include in-state and/or out-of-state deployment.

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:

400 West Airport Blvd, Sanford Florida 32773

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:

Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. As an OPS employee, the benefits below are available:

• State of Florida 401(a) FICA Alternative Plan (mandatory)
• Participation in state group insurance (upon meeting eligibility requirements.  Consult with People First and/or the serving HR office)
• Workers’ Compensation (mandatory, if needed)
• Reemployment Assistance (Unemployment Compensation) (mandatory, if needed)
• Deferred Compensation (voluntary)
• Employee Assistance Program (voluntary)
• 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.