LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE - 64006177

Requisition No: 867931 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE - 64006177

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 64006177 

Salary:  $43,000-$45,000 annually 

Posting Closing Date: 01/18/2026 

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LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE 

Open Competitive

Your Specific Responsibilities:

Travels to South Sumter High School, South Sumter Middle School, Wildwood Middle High School and assists primary clinic nurse in performing basic first aid as needed. Makes referrals as appropriate. Provide medications and emergency care as trained. Maintains all daily clinic logs and individual student health records in electronic database. Intakes, tracks, logs, and administered medications to student with various medical conditions as directed by student’s medical provider once trained. Communicates with teachers, staff, parent/guardian, and physicians regarding students with medical conditions. Reviews students’ medical information submitted by parents in Skyward.

Assistant clinic nurse at South Sumter Middle in performing screening tests, including vision, hearing, height, weight, BMI, blood pressure, etc., and records findings in student’s cumulative folder or electronic database. Identify those students who perform unsatisfactorily on health screening for follow and alerts parents/guardians of all abnormal findings.

Keeps clinic clean and neat and all equipment in safe place until needed for screening, i.e., Audiometer, Goodlite vision machine and scales. Prepares Biohazard waste products for pick up. Maintains AED, performs monthly checks and assures AED is in good working order. Keeps track of DOE personnel with active CPR/FA certification and updates as needed. Ensures all supplies are in date and orders needed supplies in a timely fashion.

Participates and administers required ACIP vaccines at annual school vaccine clinics with the school registered nurse supervisor.

Provides clinic cover at South Sumter High School, South Sumter Middle School, Wildwood Middle High School when primary nurse is unable to be in clinic when able and as directed by supervisor.

Reviews immunization records in FLShots and medical files in Skyward for compliance and notifies parent/guardian of delinquent immunizations/documents.\

Provides annual medication administration training to unlicensed school staff when needed at South Sumter High School. Assists primary nurse in providing annual medication training at South Sumter Middle School and Wildwood Middle High School.

Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

        Knowledge of basic medical terminology and techniques.

        Ability to speak and communicate with others in a respectful effective manner.

        Ability to interview student and parents in order to obtain pertinent medical history.

        Ability to maintain organization within school health clinics.

        Ability to maintain inventory and order necessary supplies for the school clinic.

        Knowledge of basic computer software.

        Ability to apply basic first aid as necessary.

        Ability to enter clinic visits into electronic Skyward database in a timely manner.

        Knowledge of nursing principles and techniques.

        Knowledge of human anatomy and physiology.

        Skill in the use of medical equipment and instruments used in providing nursing care.

        Ability to administer medications.

        Ability to work with students and staff.

        Ability to interpret and follow medical instructions.

        Ability to observe student’s symptoms and reactions to treatment.

        Ability to communicate effectively.

        Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others

Qualifications:

Minimum - 

Must have a Florida LPN license or a multi-state LPN license from another compact state in accordance with Florida Statute 464 .0095

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:

415 E. Noble Ave. Bushnell, FL 33513

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.