SENIOR LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE - 64066736

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                                                                                                             Position Title Senior Licensed Practical Nurse, Position Number: 64066736

Your Specific Responsibilities:

The incumbent is part of a global public health organization and is expected to support the Florida Department of Health in Clay County in its mission to protect, promote and improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county and community efforts and its vision to be the Healthiest State in the Nation.  Furthermore, the incumbent is expected to incorporate the agency values of Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Responsiveness and Excellence in all aspects of their work.

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 though learning and continuous performance improvement.

Duties involve:

Lab Services:

• Collects blood specimens (venipuncture, finger sticks, and heel sticks) from adult and pediatric patients in accordance with laboratory procedures and universal precautions.
• Prepares and packages specimens for various laboratories.
• Performs a variety of standard laboratory tests per defined lab procedures, including pregnancy testing, rapid in-house HIV and RPR testing, and urine analysis.
• Conducts audits and prepares reports on lab results and lab-related activities.
• Documents laboratory results in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) as needed.
• Verifies receipt of specimens sent to external laboratories.
• Complies with all laboratory certification requirements.
• Supports clinic operations by notifying STD clients via text messaging and assisting with HIV test counseling.
• Precepts clinical staff in venipuncture training.
• Attends meetings and seminars to stay current on laboratory testing advancements.
• Performs other related duties as assigned, within the scope of a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN).
• Completes all required lab-related documentation.
• Maintains cleanliness and sterilization of lab areas and clinical equipment.

Immunization:

• Enters immunization data into the Florida SHOTS system.
• Administers required or recommended vaccines to patients from infancy through adulthood.
• Assists with vaccine inventory management.
• Generates Florida SHOTS reports as requested.
• Programs thermometers, monitors vaccine refrigerator/freezer temperatures, and completes associated reports.
• Packs and prepares vaccines for transport.
• Certifies immunization records (Form 680).
• Handles delegated tasks including processing religious exemptions (Form 681).
• Prepares immunization history reports and advises on upcoming vaccinations.
• Completes follow-up vaccine reminder communications (calls, emails, and letters).
• Updates Florida SHOTS records based on client status (active/inactive).

Professional Development:

• Attends staff conferences, in-service education programs, and seminars to maintain licensure and expand professional knowledge.
• May require use of a privately owned automobile or county-vehicle for work-related travel; mileage will be reimbursed at the state-approved rate, if private vehicle is used.
• May serve on one or more Department of Health committees as a clinic representative.
• Complies with all job requirements per the Licensed Practical Nurse classification.

Performs all the other duties as required.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Phlebotomy skills
• Customer Service Skills
• Flexibility.
• Able to use Microsoft Software.
• Knowledge of professional nursing and public health principles, practices, and techniques in specialized areas­­­­­­­­.
• Knowledge of the principles and techniques of effective communication.
• Knowledge of human anatomy and physiology.
• Skilled in the application of nursing theory in specialized areas.
• Skills to effectively utilized computer software systems, include MS office Word, Excel and Outlook application.
• Ability to operate computerized programs.
• Ability to plan, organize, prioritize workload and coordinate work assignments.
• Ability to work independently and with a team.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationship with others.

Qualifications:

Minimum –

• Must be LPN in the state of Florida with a clear/active license.
• Must have at least one year of clinical experience in a hospital setting or at least one year of experience in an out-patient clinical setting.
• Must be willing to be trained to perform phlebotomy.

• Must be willing to administer vaccinations.
• Must have a Florida driver’s license.

Preferred –

• 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 400, 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.    

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.