Requisition No: 837654 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: OPS REGISTERED NURSE - 64857640

 Pay Plan: Temp

Position Number: 64857640 

Salary:  $35.00 hourly rate 

Posting Closing Date: 09/30/2024 

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Under the supervision of the Community Health Nursing Director this nurse is responsible for the Flagler County Health Department’s Immunization program, including vaccine administration, storage, handling, and accountability.  Responsibilities include childhood, adult, travel and post exposure prophylaxis immunizations, and the provision of TB and Refugee Health screenings through the Nursing Director.  Duties include home visits, direct observed therapy, outreach, other clinics as assigned, on- call rotation, disease outbreak and preparedness response.  Services are provided according to the Flagler CHD protocols, FL DOH policy and procedures and the CDC guidelines.

Implements Immunization program providing direction and concepts assuring adherence to established nursing standards and local Immunization policy and procedures.  Manages the Immunization clinic (adult, travel, and pediatric immunizations), TB screening and Refugee Health, Immigration access to services. Will be cross trained to Family Planning and Sexually Transmitted Disease clinics as a backup, to provide screenings and treatments) to include triages, direct services and participates with outreach activities. Maintains employee Immunization and Tuberculosis screening registry. Provides Immunization and Tuberculosis education and updates for employees. Provides Supervisor with monthly CASA report, maintains report according to state directives not to be below 95%. Provides on-call services according to schedule.  Provides Direct Observed Therapy for the Tuberculosis program.

Assesses, counsels and educates clients and members of the community regarding Adult, Childhood, and Travel immunizations to clients  according to Flagler CHD protocol, FL DOH and CDC guidelines.  This includes immunization data entry, generating immunization  certificates and records for the clients, families, and school. Documents activities in Electronic Health Record, Florida Shots Immunization Registry and completes service data entry into the HMS service module timely.  Runs CASA reports weekly, maintains a clean registry.  Runs aging vaccine report monthly to minimize vaccine wastage.

Screens and tests patients for Tuberculosis according DOH Guidelines and Nursing Protocols, utilizing the TB template in HMS. Ensures all clients are provided follow-up services as necessary according to the TB program office.  Provides Initial Refugees Nursing and TB assessments, coordinating care with clinics.

Provides direct support in the WHS ARNP clinic, FP and STI RN protocol and treatment clinics, when needed as back up.  Arranges clinic to make sure all patients are served.

Manages Vaccine Inventory according to CDC and FL DOH guidelines, to include refrigerator and freezer temperature reading,    uploading data results from the reading into the monthly Vaccine for Children vaccine inventory in FL Shots, ordering and tracking of vaccines. Sets up and takes down clinic, maintains quality assurance checks on clinic equipment.  Orders, receives, and inventories immunizations for all CHD programs. Participates in Outbreak Disease investigations as assigned. Assists School Health Nurse with outreach immunization programs. Provides support staff with direction as needed.

 Incumbent is required to complete time sheet, work activity reports (EARs) if applicable, and mandatory trainings. Trainings may be deemed mandatory by Agency, Statute, Grant, Program, or County Administrator. 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.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Electronic Health Record data entry, Vaccine Administration to infants, children and adults, on-line course - CDC TRAIN Immunization: You call the shots Florida Shots (or similar), CPR, Disaster Preparedness, Inventory and ordering Experience, Case management, TB case management training, HIV 500/501.

Qualification

Minimum –

Valid RN licensure in the State of Florida in accordance with  Florida Statutes.

One or more years’ experience as a Registered Nurse in health care setting.

One or more years’ experience working in a busy clinic setting and are you able to multi-task and work efficiently and accurately under pressure.

Experience as a Registered Nurse in performing a nursing assessment, providing education and/or providing any immunizations.

Nursing experience counseling teens, young adults, adults on immunizations.

Preferred –

Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.

Ability to work in web-based programs.

Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

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:

301 Dr Carter Blvd Bunnell, FL 32110

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.

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.