OPS LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE - 64903116

My Florida CFO; Panama City (FL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(a) FICA Alternative Plan

State group insurance eligibility

Workers’ Compensation

Unemployment compensation

Job summary

The Florida Department of Health in Bay County is seeking an OPS Licensed Practical Nurse to provide nursing services in clinics and support immunization programs.

You will assist clinicians, manage vaccine inventory, document care in patient records, and educate clients on immunizations and public health issues, with emphasis on accuracy and confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Independent worker capable of multitasking.
• Moderate computer skills: Outlook, Word, Excel.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Physical ability to stand for long periods and lift at least 25 pounds.
• Ability to work with children.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing services in clinics and assist clinicians.
• Back-up to VFC Coordinator and manage vaccine inventory.
• Administer medications, treatments, and immunizations per protocols.
• Counsel clients and guardians on immunizations and public health issues.
• Document in patient records using SOAP; complete EARs and reports.
• Assist with triage and other client services.

Skills

Independent worker

Outlook

Word

Excel

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Stand for long periods

Lift 25 pounds

Work with children

Education

LPN licensure

Job description

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Requisition No:884624

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: OPS LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE - 64903116

This is an Open Competitive Advertisement

Your Specific Responsibilities:

This position provides practical nursing services to clients at the Florida Department of Health in Bay County (DOH Bay) and at other sites under the auspices of DOH Bay. This position is responsible for nursing services provided in clinics as well as assisting clinicians, nurses, and health support technicians assigned to the site. This position is responsible for the integrity and confidentiality of data sets under their control.

Serves as the back-up to the VFC Coordinator, manages vaccine inventory and orders vaccine supplies.

Interviews clients, collects health data, and records health histories. Assists clinicians and nurses in clinics and as required, administers medications, treatments, and immunizations, all according to local protocols.

Provides counseling/education to clients, parents, and guardians regarding immunizations, family planning, STDs and other public health issues. Administers immunizations to children and adults; provides immunization off-site, as needed, under the supervision of a registered nurse.

Assists health support technicians with vital signs, screening procedures, diagnostic tests, and specimen collection.

Documents assessment information in the patient record, using SOAP format when appropriate. Documents services, counseling, education, and referrals provided. Completed Employee Activity Records (EARs), timesheets, leave and attendance reports, and other reports in a timely manner, as required.

Assists with triage and other client services.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Must be an independent worker
• Moderate computer skills to include Outlook, Word and Excel
• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time, lift minimum of 25 pounds, bend and climb one flight of steps
• Must be able to work with children

Qualifications:

Required

• Licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse

Minimum

• Must be willing to work before, during, and/or beyond normal work hours or days in the event of an emergency. This may include working in a special needs or Red Cross shelter, 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 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 ccounability: 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:

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 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.

Location: PANAMA CITY, FL, US, 32401 PANAMA CITY, FL, US, 32405 PANAMA CITY, FL, US, 32402 PANAMA CITY, FL, US, 32404 PANAMA CITY BEACH, FL, US, 32407 PANAMA CITY BEACH, FL, US, 32408 PANAMA CITY BEACH, FL, US, 32413

For assistance, call the People First Service Center at [phone] Monday - Friday, 8:00 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.