OPS LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE - 64853107

State of Florida; Immokalee (FL); On-site; USD 20,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

State employee benefits

Job summary

The State of Florida's Department of Health in Collier County, Immokalee is hiring an OPS Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for part-time 24 hours/week. The LPN administers pediatric and adult vaccines, provides education, and maintains vaccine inventory in clinics and outreach sites.

Responsibilities include documenting in HMS/FloridaShots, coordinating outreach and quality improvement projects, and ensuring compliance with confidentiality and safety policies.

Qualifications

• Requires licensure as a Practical Nurse in accordance with Chapter 464, Florida Statute.
• Valid Driver’s License and reliable transportation.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish, both verbal and written.

Responsibilities

• Administers immunizations to clients in clinical and outreach settings.
• Documents services in HMS and FloridaShots.
• Educates parents/guardians and school staff about vaccines.

Skills

Immunizations knowledge

Immunizations administration

Independent work

Bilingual English/Spanish

Computer skills

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license

Tools

FloridaShots system

Job description

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Requisition No:882514

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: OPS LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE - 64853107

This position functions as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for the Department of Health-Collier County in Immokalee. This position requires that the incumbent be able to work independently. This position is responsible for administering Pediatric and Adult vaccines and providing education and counseling to clients regarding vaccines. This includes vaccine administration and accountability for all vaccines given in the clinic and at outreach sites. This individual with be the VFC Immunization Coordinator for the Immokalee location This position is responsible for medical/office supplies needed for their area. This position must always assure compliance with the Florida Department of Health confidentiality and securities policies. This position will assist with outreach clinics and outbreak emergencies. This position will participate in Quality Improvement (QI) projects. This employee is at risk for blood borne and air borne pathogens. Contributes to the organization’s culture of performance excellence by actively seeking to improve personal and organizational performance through measurement, analysis, knowledge management, and processes improvements and participation in performance management committees, councils, and/or workgroups. Continuously demonstrates the Department’s ICARE values. This position reports directly to the Community Health Nursing Consultant. This is a part-time position anticipated to work 24 hours per week.

• Administers Immunizations to clients in both clinical and outreach settings in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act, utilizing the guidelines of the Florida Department of Health-Collier County guidebook, policies and procedures of the Collier County Health Department, and recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (AICP).
• Utilizes Department of Health, Health Management System (HMS) and State Immunization Registry (FloridaShots) to document and certify (when applicable) services provided.
• Provides education and counseling regarding vaccines to parents/guardians, private providers, and School Nurses/staff.
• Maintains vaccine inventory and accountability by logging a daily, monthly, and quarterly vaccine inventory count. Unusable vaccine report written for every vaccine wasted, expired, drawn up but not given.
• Provides accurate onsite and outreach vaccine activity reports to supervisor. Participates in Quality Improvement (QI) projects.
• Assists with outreach clinics and outbreak emergencies.
• Participates on the Collier County Adult/Pediatric Immunization Coalition.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of childhood and adult Immunizations.
• Ability to administer Immunizations to clients of all ages.
• Ability to work independently.
• Computer skills with ability to master Florida Shots immunization program within 2 months of hire.
• Ability to work with others.
• Highly motivated.

Qualifications:

Required:

This position requires licensure as a Practical Nurse in accordance with Chapter 464, Florida Statute.

Valid Driver’s License and reliable transportation.

Bilingual in English and Spanish, both verbal and written.

Incumbent may be required to work before, during and/or beyond normal work hours or days in the event of an emergency. Emergency duty required of the incumbent 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 disaster or threat of disaster, man-made or natural.

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 theHealthiestState in the Nation.

Values:

• Innovation: We search for creative solutions and manage resources wisely.
• Collaboration: We use teamwork to achieve common goals & solve problems.
• Accountability: We perform with integrity & respect.
• Responsiveness: We achieve our mission by serving our customers & engaging our partners.
• Excellence: We promote quality outcomes through learning & continuous performance improvement.

Where You Will Work:

Primary site: Immokalee, FL

Occasional coverage in Naples, FL

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)

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 on 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.

For assistance, call the People First Service Center at [phone] Monday - Friday, 8:0 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Eastern time. Pursuant to Florida Law, 110.211 F. S., the State of Florida is an EEO employer.