OPS REGISTERED NURSE - 64857289

Requisition No: 863680 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: OPS REGISTERED NURSE - 64857289

 Pay Plan: Temp

Position Number: 64857289 

Salary:  Hourly rate $30.00 

Posting Closing Date: 11/03/2025 

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OPS REGISTERED NURSE 

Your Specific Responsibilities:

This position is for a Registered Nurse whose role may include providing services within multiple programs including the immunization program, mobile health unit, and clinic setting

Immunization program Duties:

• Assess, educate and administer adult/childhood immunizations, according to protocol for clients of all ages.
• Provide counseling and teaching information about administered vaccines to client and/or client’s parent/legal guardian.
• Enters immunization history and immunizations given in Florida Shots and all other documentation required per Health Department policy and procedures for vaccine administration.
• Participates in community educational outreach events and emergency response activities.  Alerts appropriate managers of vaccine related concerns.
• Maintain proper storage and handling of vaccines per Health Department policy and procedures. 
• Assists with monitoring temperature controls with notation on appropriate logs for refrigerator and freezer per protocol
• Performs weekly and end of the month vaccine inventory.

Mobile Bus Duties

• Performs health screenings to include but not limited to Blood pressure, height/weight/BMI.
• Provides education related to health living, chronic health conditions, vaccine information.
• Preforms CLIA waived testing
• Assess, educate and administer adult/childhood immunizations, according to protocol for clients of all ages.
• Provide counseling and teaching information about administered vaccines to client and/or client’s parent/legal guardian.
• Enters immunization history and immunizations given in Florida Shots and all other documentation required per Health Department policy and procedures for vaccine administration.
• Maintains temperature control log for vaccines ensuring vaccine viability and submits daily to supervisor
• Completes daily/monthly/quarterly reports and submits to supervisor as directed.
• Participates in community outreaches that may include evenings and weekends.

Other Duties as Assigned

• Data input of immunization records into Florida SHOTS and HMS computer systems.
• Processing faxes, incoming and outgoing mail. 
• Providing phone coverage as needed. 
• Assist in providing nurse coverage in the clinic setting as needed at various clinic locations.
• Completing individual travel expense reports, time sheets and Employee Activity Record (EARs).
• Attends staff meetings, general staff training, and committee meetings in compliance with Health Department policies.
• Performs any other related duties as determined by the supervisor to maintain the flow and efficiency of the clinic

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of nursing principles and techniques.
• Knowledge of human anatomy and physiology.
• Skill in the use of medical equipment & instruments used in providing nursing care.
• Ability to demonstrate manual dexterity.
• Ability to administer medications.
• Ability to work with patients.
• Ability to interpret and follow medical instructions.
• Ability to observe patient's symptoms and reactions to treatment.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to establish & maintain effective working relationships with others.

Qualifications:

• This position requires licensure requirements as a registered nurse in accordance with Florida Statute 464 or eligible to practice nursing in accordance with Florida Administrative Code 210-8.27.
• Valid driver’s license or the ability to obtain one within 30 days 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:

Bartow, 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)
• 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.

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.    

If there are any problems applying online, please call People First Staffing Administration: (877) 562-7287.

Service Center hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., ET. TTY users, call (866) 221-0268.

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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.