SENIOR REGISTERED NURSE - 64068640

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Your Specific Responsibilities:

 Duties and Responsibilities

This position under the supervision of the SR RN SUPERVISOR and Nursing Director as assigned. Primary duties include serving as the RN for the Family Planning Provider, Prenatal, Women’s Health RN, STD, PreP, HIV, Hep C, Immunization, Refugee and Tuberculosis clinics as directed.

Duties encompass maximizing access to services and assisting with the Prenatal Breast and Pap follow-up.  Nursing services utilize direction and concepts adhering to the established Florida Nursing Standards per the Flagler County Health Department protocols, FL- DOH internal operating procedures and Technical Assistance guidelines, CDC and Title X guidelines, working to meet the most current DOH goals. Performs the duties of the Family Planning case management, networking with the clerical staff on recalls for client due for annual exams, implant removals and insertions.  The Registered Nurse will provide case management for the sterilization program and the breast and cervical cancer screening program. This position provides services for the Woman’s Health RN clinic services; Immunizations (infant, childhood, adolescent, adult and travel), Family Planning - nurse, Pregnancy Testing and Counseling, Contraceptive initiation or appropriate referral, HIV testing and counseling, Sexually Transmitted Disease screenings and treatments, RN will be networking with DIS and clerical staff on recalls for clients for STI treatment and follow up. Tuberculosis screening and testing, LTBI, Direct Observed Therapy insulin, epilepsy program, and general clinic medication issuance.  This position may also be assigned to the provider clinics for Hepatitis C, HIV, Refugee and Tuberculosis.  Application of nursing principles and techniques in the care and treatment of clients: client assessment, medication issuance, history collection, counseling clients on the providers’ recommendations, arranging appropriate referrals and testing, appropriate documentation in the electronic health record, service data entry and scheduling return appointments. Assesses and immunize clients as appropriate for specific programs adult, pediatric and travel programs.  Performs and documents vital signs, venipuncture, fingerstick hemoglobin and glucose testing, urine testing using the chemistry strip, urine pregnancy testing, vision and hearing screens. Assists provider in the exam room for specimen collection and   procedures. Set up, clean up and restock examination rooms.  Obtains, creates electronic orders, prepares, and packages laboratory specimens for shipping.  Monitors clinic refrigerator temperature notifies supervisor of inappropriate temperature readings immediately. Ensure vaccine efficiency through appropriate vaccine storage and handling of all vaccines.  to include refrigerator and freezer temperature readings and submit into FL Shots through Verilert. Vaccine for Children vaccine inventory in FL Shots, ordering and tracking of vaccines. Sets up and takes down clinic, maintains quality assurance checks on clinic equipment.  Manages Vaccine Inventory according to CDC and Florida Department of Health guidelines, Orders, receives, and inventories immunizations for all County Health Department programs. Participates in Outbreak Disease investigations as assigned. Assists School Health Nurse with outreach immunization programs.  Assists with maintaining emergency and disaster kits and Oxygen tanks. Provides support staff with direction as needed.

Keeps supervisor abreast of daily clinic activities.  Perform daily employee activity record and time sheet reporting.  Participates in training, workshops, in services, conferences, meetings and other activities related to public health. Participates in cross training and staff development activities for career development. Participates in quality improvement processes and programs. Performs other job-related duties as delegated by the nursing supervisor. Participate in record review for quality assurance. Assists with outreach clinics for immunizations, HIV testing and counseling and other clinics as assigned.  Designated as On Call Nurse.

Other duties as assigned

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Ability to conduct TB case management training.

Qualifications:

Minimum - 

Must be willing to accept this salary if offered the position

Must be willing to physically come in the office to perform the duties & responsibilities of the positions

Must have current authorization to work in the United States without employer sponsorship

Must hold a valid RN license in the state of Florida in accordance with Florida Statutes

Preferred - 

Ability to work well with others

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:

301 Dr. Carter Blvd, Bunnell, FL 32110

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.