SENIOR LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE - 64034203

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Job posting category (Open Competitive), Position Number: 64034203, Position Title: Senior Licensed Practical Nurse. (Anticipated Vacancy)

Your Specific Responsibilities:

The incumbent an employee of the Florida Department of Health in Clay County works to protect, promote and improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county, and community efforts. The incumbent is expected to promote innovation by searching for creative solutions and managing resources wisely. They are expected to collaborate through teamwork to achieve common goals and solve problems. The incumbent is expected to be accountable and perform with integrity and respect. They are expected to be responsive by serving our customers and engaging our partners. Finally, the incumbent is expected to perform with excellence by promoting quality outcomes through learning and continuous performance in all aspects of their work.

Program Oversight:

• Communicates with Clay County District Schools (CCDS) to ensure adequate program oversight as it relates to immunization compliance and record reviews.
• Provides annual updates on School Health Services Manual and other reports, as assigned, verifying information for accuracy, completeness, correct spelling, punctuation, and grammar usage.
• Conducts virtual and in-person immunization and school health entry record reviews for all the schools in CCDS, as assigned.
• Conducts immunization compliance reporting during pre-FTE week, FTE week, monthly and as needed, in CCDS.
• Updates and creates internal forms for the School Health Services Program, as assigned by supervisor.
• Provides consultative and technical guidance to the CCDS, for the development of their forms.
• Assists with collecting, analyzing, and inputting of data/statistics for School Health Services Annual Report, School Health Services Plan, school district monthly reports, screening data, annual kindergarten and seventh grade immunization reports, end of the year reporting or any other report, as assigned.
• Updates information in the sub-folders that are part of the School Health Services Manual and/or are used by the School Health Services Program. 
• Conducts school visits, attends community meetings or community outreaches utilizing a county vehicle or own vehicle, as per policy.
• Performs other related duties as required/assigned and within the realm of licensure, protocols, and the classification specifications of a Senior Licensed Practical Nurse.

Collaboration:

• Effectively communicates with CCDS school health designees (RN, LPN, Aide), principals, social workers, registrars, guidance counselors, and any other school staff.
• Collaborates with the schools to collect student specific health care information to assist DOH-RN in coordinating care between school staff, parents, and healthcare providers to assure a healthy learning environment for the students.
• Collaborates, organizes, and participates in outreach events with community partners, as assigned.
• Assists DOH Clay Epidemiology Program with outbreak investigations, upon request.

• Attends and participates in DOH meetings, school health monthly staff meetings and any other meeting and committees, as assigned. May be asked to take notes during any mentioned meetings and provide updates to the school health team that come from community committees.

• Active member of the School Health Wellness Advisory Committee (SHWAC) and community committees, as assigned.
• Communicates with parents and other professionals by telephone, or letter for follow-up of health problems or continuity of care.

Health Screenings:

• Supports CCDS in completing health screenings, which can include scoliosis, vision, hearing, and BMI, as available.
• Conducts health screening training for school nurses, DOH staff and school volunteers.
• Ensures that CCDS health designee completes rescreens and screening of absentees, per state designated time frame.

Trainings:

• Trains registrars, and CCDS health designees on current immunization and school entry health exam requirements.
• Attends in-service workshops, seminars, and staff training to update professional knowledge and skills.

Participates in, develops trainings, and/or provides trainings for the CCDS health services annual meetings.

Other duties and responsibilities:

• Serves as backup under the immunization schedule at the clinic, during peak times, or under emergency order, administering vaccines and completing certified DH 680 Form / DH 681 Form, as requested.

• Responsible for securing the designated information sets for protecting confidentiality, data integrity and the appropriate access for all information, both confidential and public records, stored in hard copy or electronic format.
• Prepares, types, edits, and transcribes correspondence, memorandums, reports, records, and other documents.
• Schedules meeting place, time, and needed support and/or equipment for conferences, in-service trainings, meetings.
• Assists in the preparation of presentation materials and agendas which includes sending notifications of upcoming meetings to appropriate participants.
• Takes active role in participating in quality improvement initiatives, including team lead.
• Serves as Records Management Liaison / Coordinator for the School Health Office following DOH Retention Schedules, the General Records Schedule GS1-SL, and form DH1305.

Performs all the other duties as required.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Clinical Knowledge & Skills

• Knowledge of pediatric health, first aid, and growth and development.
• Knowledge of mandated school health screenings and recommended immunization schedules.
• Skill in administering immunizations and using health screening equipment.
• Ability to follow established nursing protocols and maintain confidentiality of health records.
• Ability to accurately complete and interpret DH 680 / DH 681 forms and related immunization documentation.

Communication & Interpersonal Skills

• Ability to communicate clearly and professionally in both written and verbal formats.
• Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse cultural, linguistic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Ability to establish and maintain positive, professional working relationships with school staff, parents and colleagues.

• Ability to professionally present trainings, presentations and speak in front of small or large groups.

Administrative & Technical Skills

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Skill in strong and accurate data entry and maintaining records in electronic databases.
• Ability to manage time effectively and meet required deadlines.

Legal, Ethical, and Program Knowledge

• Knowledge of federal and state confidentiality laws related to school and health records.
• Knowledge of ethical standards of nursing practice and ability to apply them in daily work.
• Knowledge of school health entry requirements and immunization documentation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Florida SHOTS.
• Pediatric or school health experience.
• Bilingual ability.

Qualifications:

Minimum –

Must have a valid state driver’s license. 

Must competently utilizing the following Microsoft Office applications: Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint.       

Must be available when asked to perform tasks that are not specific to your position description.  However, these will be consistent with your class specifications of your position.     

Must be aware of, or become involved with sensitive information that must be kept confidential.

Must have the ability to professionally present trainings, presentations and speak in front of small or large groups.                                                                                                                                                                                                                               

Preferred –

Work related experience with FLShots and school entry immunizations.

Prior school health experience.

Work related pediatric experience.

Associate degree or higher level of education.

Bilingual.

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:

Clay County Health Department, 1845 Town Center Blvd, Building 600, Fleming Island, FL 32003.

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.    

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.

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.