Ops Licensed Practical Nurse - 64964598

Requisition No: 818799
Agency: Department of Health
Working Title: OPS LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE - 64964598
Pay Plan: Health Care Practice
Position Number: 64964598
Salary: $18-$20 Hour
Posting Closing Date: 12/21/2023
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Job posting category (Open Competitive)
Your Specific Responsibilities:
This position will provide advanced, comprehensive public health nursing services and immunization in Volusia County Health Department Clinics utilizing the public health nursing process. Must be able to work well with others in a team setting and be able to multi-task in a fast-paced clinical setting.
Collects and records health information and services performed. Measures and records client's height, weight, temperature and blood pressure. Tests visual and auditory acuity using eye charts and audiometer. Prepares and maintains exam rooms and assists provider and registered nurses as needed. Performs screening and reinforces education for sexually transmitted infections. Maintains electronic health record and carries out follow up actions as required. This includes follow up for records pending action.
Provides medications and immunizations per nursing protocols. Assess vaccine schedule and administers age-appropriate vaccines in clinics and outreach events.
Performs limited laboratory tests, i.e., urinalysis, blood sugar, hemoglobin, pregnancy test. Performs venipuncture and obtains specimens in correct tubes. Packages & prepares lab specimens properly to send to appropriate laboratory for testing. Performs and logs results of Quality Control Test on blood sugar tests, pregnancy tests and urinalysis tests as indicated. Operates routine laboratory equipment.
Washes instruments, packages them as indicated via autoclave. Maintains and operates autoclave. Assures that items are properly stored after autoclaving and items date sensitive are reprocessed as indicated.
Orders and maintains necessary clinical medical supplies keeping clinic stocked with correct supplies.
Performs phlebotomy services and routine laboratory testing, including pregnancy tests, rapid Hep C and HIV. Reviews vaccination records and status to provide direct immunization services which includes the education, counseling and administration of immunizations to children and adults, and travelers per CDC, ACIP, VFC, FDOH and DOH-Volusia guidelines. Updates vaccination records in FL SHOTS and issues appropriate documentation, i.e. Form 680 and religious exemptions in accordance in the agency policy.
Assists in setting up examination rooms, preparing instruments for various procedures, maintaining the
care of instruments and equipment, cleaning and wrapping instruments, cleaning exam rooms at the end of clinic each day, restocking rooms and maintaining work area.
Assists with the orientation of students, new staff members and cross-training fellow clinical employees.
Provides clinical services at community-based outreach clinics to include, but not limited to, the provision of family planning, immunizations and STD screening and treatment listed above.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Obtaining medical history from client and/or family and client records measuring height and welght, taking blood pressures manually and electronically, taking temperat!res, pulse and resp rations; performrng screenings/counseling for HIV and other areas; testing visual and auditory acuity using eye charts and audiometer; administering prescribed medications orally, transdermally/topacally, by inhalation or injection; providing clear and accurate client information and documentation.
Attends and participates in staff development, such as team/staff meetings and in-service
training/continuing education.
Attends computer skills/training classes as needed•Performs other related duties as assigned
Maintains timely submission of EARs, timesheets, telephone invoices, and travel documentation.
Emergency duty
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Ability to read and wrate English and write legibly.
Skilled in good problem-solving and decision-making skills
Skilled and knowledgeable of adults, adolescents and children including infants
Qualifications:
Minimum -
Must have ability to read and wrate English and write legibly.
Must be skilled in good problem-solving and decision-making skills
Must be skilled and knowledgeable of adults, adolescents and children including infants
Must hold a current,unencumbered LPN licensure in the State of Florida in accordance with Chapter 464, Florida Statutes
Preferred -
Effective communication and customer service skills
Knowledge of basic medical terminology
Ability to colect routine lab specimens
Ability to obtain vital signs andd medical history and document in electronic health record
Ability to administer medications including immunizations
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:
Florida Department of Health - 1845 HOLSONBACK DR. DAYTONA BEACH, FL 32117
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: 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.
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 (1-866-663-4735). 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.