LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE - 64028532 1

Requisition No: 823825 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE - 64028532 1

Position Number: 64028532 

Salary:  $43,000.00 to $45,000.00 

Posting Closing Date: 05/14/2024 

Thank you for your interest in career opportunities with the Florida Department of Health in Manatee County.  If you are looking to establish a successful career in Public Health, you have come to the right place. We have competitive salary, great benefits, along with a new expedited recruitment approach, and opportunities for career advancement. Many of our innovative and successful health programs are recognized throughout Florida.  We hope you decide to join our team! Applicants will be contacted directly if selected for an interview.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The incumbent is part of a global public health organization and is expected to support the Florida Department of Health in Manatee County in its mission to protect, promote and improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county and community efforts and its vision to be the Healthiest State in the Nation. Furthermore, the incumbent is expected to incorporate the agency values of Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Responsiveness and Excellence in all aspects of their work.

The incumbent, an employee of the Florida Department of Health in Manatee County, represents the agency, its mission and values. As part of the global public health organization, (s)he is expected to promote cooperation, courtesy, and teamwork in a diverse environment.   Selected immunizations are a required prerequisite for this position (MMWR Vol. 46/No. RR-18). Periodic screening for Tuberculosis is also required. This job involves risk of exposure to TB and/or bloodborne pathogens and requires access to transportation.

Integrated Clinic Support:  This position provides Practical Nursing services to patients in the clinic for the Immunization Program and other programs as needed. Assures that vaccines are administered as specified by established clinical protocols and in accordance with applicable federal, state and local immunization program eligibililty and utilization policies and procedures.  These programs and guidelines include, but are not limited to:  the Vaccines for Children (VFC) program; adult vaccines; Rabies; INS; Refugee vaccines; travel vaccines and other CHD purchased vaccines; storage and organization of vaccines within the CHD, including the maintenance of cold-chain custody.

This employee will be cross-trained to work in various other clinics including INS, family planning, STD and communicable disease.  Duties will include but may not be limited to: obtaining objective and subjective health histories; performing measurements of height, weight and hemoglobin; taking/reviewing immunization status; determining contraindications to immunizations; issuing Immunization certificates; education; administration of oral and injectable vaccines and biologicals; screening and testing for tuberculosis; HIV pre and post test counseling; documenting and coding at the time of service; providing Family Planning education in schools and other community locations as needed; performing standardized screening for hearing and vision; reconciling vaccine inventory with Florida Shots, and monitoring refrigerator and freezer temperatures.   May take confidential information into the field, or generate confidential information while in the field as part of their normal activities.  Ensures that  clients are registered into the HMS system and Florida Shots; inputs immunization histories, vaccines and activities into the HMS and Fl shots system while the client is present.  Appropriatley uses Q-Flow. 

Nursing Mentorship: Under the direction of Nursing leadership, provides orientation and mentorship activities to nursing staff in the integrated direct service clinic.  Specific duties will include the provision of support and training of new staff and students in the integrated service delivery clinic, including but not limited to: program specific nursing service delivery requirements, HMS entry of visit nursing notes and service delivery coding, use of program specific templates as applicable, and use of the Q-Flow appointment and service delivery tracking system.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, skills and abilities, including utilization of equipment, required for the position:

• Knowledge of nursing principles, practices and techniques
• Knowledge of human anatomy and physiology
• Ability to effectively teach principles and practices of healthy lifestyles.
• Ability to correctly interpret and explain lab results.
• Ability to administer parenteral injections.
• Ability to administer and interpret PPD's; maintains certification if available at MCHD.
• Ability to communicate effectively in a culturally sensitive manner.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to creatively and effectively solve problems.
• Ability to organize and carry out one's work schedule in cooperation with other team members/programs.
• Must have basic computer skills.
• Fluency in Spanish is preferable.

Licensure/registration/certification requirements (If applicable, list the appropriate Florida Statute or federal regulation cite):

• Valid Florida LPN License
• Valid Florida Driver's License and access to reliable transportation
• CPR certification must be obtained within 1 month of hire and HIV Testing/Counseling Certification must be obtained within 3 months of hire and must be maintained throughout the course of employment.

Other job-related requirements for this position:

• Emergency Duty: 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. Confidentiality: Incumbent may have access to records containing Social Security numbers in the performance of their job duties.

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:

Manatee County

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.

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.

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.