REGISTERED NURSE - 64080336

Requisition No: 860721 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: REGISTERED NURSE - 64080336

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 64080336 

Salary:  $57,200 to $62,400 Annual based on experience 

Posting Closing Date: 10/03/2025 

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Job posting  Open Competitive

Your Specific Responsibilities:

This is a Career Service, professional nursing position providing care in Dixie, Gilchrist and Levy County. This position in headquartered at the Levy County Health Department. This position reports directly to and is supervised by the Registered Nursing Consultant.

Special Training: Competes Fit Testing training and assists the Preparedness team in providing Fit Testing Train the Trainer course to congregate and other community healthcare providers.

EPI: Completes Rabies investigation training and assists with investigation Animal Bite Reports as they relate to potential need to Prophylaxis and medical follow up.  Follows guidelines in the Animal Bite Compendium and orders from Medical Director or provider.  Ensures clients complete their treatment plans and documents care in HMS.

Clinical Care: Provides comprehensive nursing services including, but not limited to: patient histories, vital signs, phlebotomy, obtaining urine specimens for various tests, obtaining capillary and venous blood samples.  Provides immunizations according to CDC guidelines and protocols.  Performs screenings such as hearing, vision, height, and weight.  Issues medications under nurse protocols or physician/ARNP direction.  Provides patient health education and counseling.  Assists medical providers in the clinics and with procedures.  Assures accurate and complete medical record documentation in Electronic Health Record format.  Assures patient care and work areas are maintained in a safe and orderly fashion.  Provides triage of patient needs and determines appropriate follow-up.  Reports immediately to the Nursing Director or Assistant Nursing Director, any areas of concern.

Health Education: While conducting clinics, this position provides health education and counseling for clients, maintains treatment records along with interpreting physician orders and recommendations, maintains a knowledge base concerning all Public Health Programs such as but not limited to: Chronic Disease, Tuberculosis, and Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Epidemiology, HIV and Immunizations. Performs advanced and extended functions in specialized areas such as Family Planning, Pediatrics and Immunzations, within guidelines of RN Protocols and within scope of practice.  Will provide a monthly Lobby Health Education Topic display. Topic approved by your supervisor.

 Lab: Back up to Lab.  Responsible to ensure all lab specimens, are labeled and appropriate lab forms are ready for pick-up by courier daily and for collection of lab slips (with results), handled per protocol of medical provider who ordered tests. Checks lab error log daily and corrects any issues. Maintains OSHA guidelines and participates in quarterly Performance Testing by MLE.

Maintains Care plans or assists with/ for Abnormal Pap results and ensures follow up.   

Maintains knowledge of TB Program guidelines and reporting and assists/manages ( as designated by your suprevisor) clients with LTBI. 

Reviews 10 charts monthly, at minimum utilizing chart review tools. Shares results and improves documentation as a result. Referrals and Chart reviews: Follows policies regarding medical referrals and assists providers as requested. 

This position may float to cover Dixie and Gilchrist County Health Departments to cover clinics as needed

Performs other duties as requested by supervisor.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

 Ability to accurately and skillfully draw blood specimens.

Ability to Multitask.

Skilled in Electronic Health Record Documentation.

Skilled in Emergent care for Potential Life-threatening conditions.

Qualifications:

Minimum -

Must hold a valid Registered Nurse license to practice in Florida.

Must have Basic computer skills.

Must have reliable transportation.

Preferred -

Be skilled in phlebotomy.

Have at least 2 years’ experience with Child and Adult primary care.

Have at least 2 years’ experience working in a Public Health Setting.

Have 2 years’ experience in Case Management.

Be certified in CRP/ACLS/PALS.

 Must have a minimum of two years working as a Registered Nurse.

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:

Levy County Health Department

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.