OPS REGISTERED NURSE - 64967042 1

**OPEN COMPETITIVE**

OPS (Other Personnel Services) 

Previous Applicants Do Not Need to Re-apply

Specific Responsibilities:

This position reports directly to the Executive Community Health Nursing Director.  This position will work to support secondary prevention of childhood lead poisoning through core public health functions of assurance such as ensuring blood lead testing and reporting, enhancing blood lead surveillance, supporting long-term infrastructure for data collection, management, and dissemination,  improving linkages to recommended services and develop targeted population-based policy interventions.

This position is responsible for the following:

• Conduct lead disease surveillance, investigation, reporting and follow up utilizing MERLIN database.
• Provide education and partner with local providers regarding lead reporting portal, lead reporting requirements and follow up, and disseminate data quality reports to providers.
• Conduct point-of-care screenings in high risk/target population groups.
• Conduct outreach activities for Lead Poisoning Awareness Prevention Week.
• Participates in community outreach activities and partners with cultural organizations for outreach events.
• Improves linkages to recommended services by increasing resources for patient referrals.
• Maintains and assures confidentiality serving as a security resource within their division and as a member of the security team is assigned responsibility for maintaining information in accordance with state and federal statutes, rules, regulations and DOH policies, procedures, and protocols.
• Participates in disaster relief efforts to include special needs shelter duty.
• Participates in staff meetings/trainings, staff development, and continuing education programs.
• Other duties as requested by supervisor.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of basic medical terminology.
• Knowledge of basic pharmaceutical terminology and calculations.
• Knowledge of basic computer software and data entry.
• Skill in using medical instruments or testing equipment.
• Skill in calibrating liquid unit dosing equipment and dose exchange systems.
• Skill in taking blood pressure readings.
• Ability to interview students to obtain health information.
• Ability to work independently without direct supervision.
• Ability to follow instructions.
• Ability to keep accurate records.
• Ability to distribute prescribed medications.
• Ability to listen and communicate effectively.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others. 

Minimum Qualifications:

• Required - Licensure as a Registered Nurse in accordance with Chapter 464 F.S.; Chapter 64B9 F.A.C.
• Required - Driver’s License
• Required - Current CPR certification 

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:

FDOH-Washington County Health Department / Holmes County Health Department

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.

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.    

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

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.