REGISTERED NURSE - 64084676

Requisition No: 846448 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: REGISTERED NURSE - 64084676

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 64084676 

Salary:  $51,101.18 annually 

Posting Closing Date: 04/28/2025 

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OPEN COMPETITIVE

 Applicants accepted only from current Department of Health employees (includes OPS, Career Service, SES, and SMS employees). Applicants will not be accepted from outside of the department.

Your Specific Responsibilities:

This position is a professional nursing position providing support services and subject matter expertise for public health nursing operations including family planning, infectious disease management, public health response, and clinic operations.  This position reports directly to the Executive Community Health Nursing Director.  The position must be able to work independently requiring little supervision and be self-motivated.  This position will work at the Florida Department of Health - Holmes and Washington County Health Departments, as scheduled by the Supervisor. The below duties and responsibilities will be carried out for each county stated above.

Works in general clinic to include, but not limited to, family planning, STD screenings and treatment, immunization administration, medication administration, assists provider, as indicated. Documents and maintains appropriate health records in the Health Management System (HMS) and Florida Shots, as indicated.  Performs diagnostic and/or screening test as ordered by the provider.  Obtains/prepares laboratory specimens as indicated.

Back-up for disease surveillance, investigation, reporting and follow-up when primary staff is unavailable.  Enters information as indicated into the Merlin System. May at times be required to monitor systems after-hours when primary staff are out of office.

Reviews non-compliant Healthcare Effectiveness Data and Information Set (HEDIS) list, supplied by Billing Clerks at Holmes and Washington. Sends reminder letters each month as indicated (by the 25th of each month) to the client and documents in HMS.  Coordinates with Insurance representative to review assigned list of clients to ensure Gare Gaps are met. Submits records to insurance to ensure Care Gaps are met.

Back-up for the Tuberculosis (TB) Program when primary staff is unavailable. Conducts interview of patient to obtain history of possible exposure, symptoms, skin test and or IGRA history, chest x-rays and contacts. Follows and manages clients found to have active TB and Latent Tuberculosis Infection (LTBI) based on policy and procedure.  Communicates with regional TB liaison regarding client tracking and treatment.  Updates, along with the Executive Community Health Nursing Director, the Policy and Procedure annually. This will be done by May 30th of each year.

Responsible back-up for the AIDS Drug Assistance Program (ADAP). Completes eligibility using Provide and CareWare database as indicated.  Participates in ADAP conference calls.

Participates in community outreach activities and disaster relief efforts as assigned.

Serves as the back-up Information Custodian for Epidemiology (EPI), HIV/AIDS, ADAP, and Tuberculosis. Responsibilities include maintaining information in accordance with state and federal statutes, rules regulations and Department of Health Policies, Protocols, and Procedures.

Assists clinic RN with sending immunization reminders to parents/guardians to ensure two-year-old immunization goal is 95% or greater. (State target 95%). 

Participates in mandatory programmatic conference calls for improvement and updates. Participates in educational training and staff meetings.  Obtains training for professional development and administrative knowledge of program requirements.  Attends workshops, meetings, and in-services to maintain license and advance knowledge level.  Packaging and Shipping Certification required.

Serves as back-up for Vaccine for Children (VFC) Coordinator for Washington and Holmes CHD. This includes assisting in maintenance of VFC temperature logs, log tags and Florida Shots records. Will respond to emergency notifications received by the Sensaphone/Verilert notification system as indicated.  Will work with VFC coordinator to prevent vaccine expiration and wastage, may assist with vaccine transportation and/or relocation.

Attends workshops, meetings, and in-services for professional growth.  Participates in community outreach activities and disaster relief efforts as assigned.

Complete Employee Activity Report (EARS) within required timeframe.

Other duties delegated by Supervisor and or Executive Community Health Nursing Director.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of nursing and public health principles, practices, and techniques.
• Knowledge of human anatomy and physiology.
• Knowledge of community resources.
• Ability to administer medications.
• Ability to provide preventive health care and treatment to groups.
• Ability to work with patients having a variety of physical problems.
• Ability to determine work priorities, assign work, and ensure proper completion of work assignments.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to teach basic health care.

Minimum Required Qualifications:

• Licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse, FS 464
• Valid Driver’s License
• CPR certification

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:

FDOH Holmes & Washington County Health Departments

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.

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.

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.