Requisition No: 842535 Agency: Department of Health Working Title: OPS REGISTERED NURSE - 64906241 Pay Plan: Temp Position Number: 64906241 Salary: $34.50 hourly Posting Closing Date: 12/17/2024 Total Compensation Estimator Tool FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH BROWARD COUNTY OPS REGISTERED NURSE- 64906241 COMMUNITY HEALTH OPEN COMPETITIVE OPPORTUNITY This is an OPS (Other Personal Services) positions and as such no paid time off is offered. Health benefits will be offered for full-time employment. OPS employees are eligible to participate in a deferred compensation plan. We request that all applications be completed with People First - no faxed or mailed applications to the agency. Experience, education, and/or training used to meet the minimum qualifications and in response to the qualifying questions must be verifiable through information contained in your application. When completing the online application, all gaps of employment or education greater than 90 days starting from high school must be explained (approximate date, month, and year) identifying company name or if unemployed. Incomplete applications will not be considered. POSITION DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: Duties and responsibilities are those of a public health nursing position assigned to provide comprehensive public health nursing services in Outreach, homes, School, and Clinic settings.
- Responsible for administering vaccines according to CDC guidelines to infant, children, and adults.
- Utilizing the public health nursing process, the incumbent will be required to independently assess and administer infant/adult/child immunizations.
- Provides public health advanced level assessment of health status and health care needs of individuals, families and/or groups of individuals (particularly those with complex and multiple problems and communicable disease) in a variety of settings, including clinics, schools, homes, and other public/community facilities.
- Assist with tracking and assessing immunization rates for school age children.
- May be required to work during or beyond normal work hours or days in the event of an emergency.
- Emergency operations functions required of the incumbent include but are not limited to special needs shelters, Red Cross shelters, and/or other functions.
- Perform other duties as required.
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES Knowledge of nursing principles and techniques.
- Knowledge of nursing, public health principles, practices, and/or techniques.
- Knowledge of Public Health and Services provided.
- Knowledge of vaccine schedule, types and routes of administration.
- Ability to work effectively with diverse populations, communities, and organizations.
- Ability to use the nursing process.
- Ability to follow and work independently using the Standard of care nursing protocols.
- Ability to administer injectable medications and vaccines.
- Ability to educate staff, clients, organizations, and communities on importance of immunizations and health.
- Ability to prioritize, organizes, and schedule work assignments to meet deadlines.
- Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
- Ability to utilize a computer for data entry and health record documentation.
- Ability to maintain records and reports according to program standards.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Willing 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 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. Current Registered Nurse (RN) in accordance with Chapter 464, Florida Statutes or eligible to practice nursing in accordance with Florida Administrative Code 210-8.22 or 8.27. Experience working as a Registered Nurse in a Hospital, Clinic setting, Public Health, Home Health Care Facility. Proficient in written spoken English, Bilingual, English/Spanish or English/ Haitian Creole. Valid driver's license free of major infractions and access to an automobile to be utilized for work purposes and receive reimbursement for mileage. Able to work in an outreach immunization position that requires a varied work schedule; applicant must be able to work weekend, days, holidays, and evenings based on scheduled events. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Work experience as a RN in Pediatric Medical Office. Work experience as a RN administering immunizations to infants, children, and adults. Work experience as a RN using Electronic Health Records 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: BROWARD COUNTY 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)
- Deferred Compensation (voluntary)
- Employee Assistance Program (voluntary)
- 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: 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. 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-###-####). 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-###-####). 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. Location: