SENIOR LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE - 64066736

Requisition No: 827715 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: SENIOR LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE - 64066736

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 64066736 

Salary:  $44,000.00 to $47,000.00 

Posting Closing Date: 05/06/2024 

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FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH - OPEN COMPETITIVE OPPORTUNITY

Anticipated Vacancy

Position Title: Senior Licensed Practical Nurse Position Number: 64066736

Your Specific Responsibilities:

The incumbent is part of a global public health organization and is expected to support the Florida Department of Health in Clay County in its mission to protect, promote and improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county and community efforts and its vision to be the Healthiest State in the Nation.  Furthermore, the incumbent is expected to incorporate the agency values of Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Responsiveness and Excellence in all aspects of their work.

The incumbent is expected to promote innovation by searching for creative solutions and managing resources wisely. They are expected to collaborate through teamwork to achieve common goals and solve problems. The incumbent is expected to be accountable and perform with integrity and respect. They are expected to be responsive by serving our customers and engaging our partners. Finally, the incumbent is expected to perform with excellence by promoting quality outcomes though learning and continuous performance improvement.

Duties involve:

Lab Services:

• Collects blood specimens (Venous and finger sticks/heel sticks) on adult and pediatric patients following laboratory procedures and universal precautions.
• Prepare and submit samples to various laboratories.
• Perform variety of standard laboratory tests as directed, following clearly defined lab procedures, including but not limited to pregnancy test, In house labs – such as rapid HIV, and RPR testing, urine tests.
• Operate a variety of routine laboratory equipment.
• As assigned performs audits and prepares reports of lab results and lab activities.
• Perform audit, review and reconcile the e-Lab Messaging Error Report.
•  Maintain required testing labs.
• Completes client notifications as directed.
• Document laboratory results in the Electronic Medical Record as needed.
• Verifies receipt of specimens sent to external labs.
• Assist with the laboratory inventory procedures as needed.
• Clean and maintain equipment in the lab.
• Complies with all lab certification requirements.
• Support clinic operations by helping in text messaging for STD clients and HIV test counseling.
• Orient clinical staff to lab operations.
• Percepts clinical staff in learning venipuncture skills.
• Attend meetings and seminars to further knowledge in technical advancement of lab tests.
• Perform other related duties as assigned and within the realm of the classifications of License Practical Nurse (LPN).
• Perform waved lab tests as ordered.
• Prepare specimens for pick-up.
• Complete all documentation required related to lab work.
• Maintain lab area cleanliness.

Provider appointments (Primary Care, Family Planning, HIV/AIDS and STD):

• Stay aware of time and timely patient flow.
• Calls “no show” clients, documents reason for “no show” and encourage client to reschedule. 
• Verifies immunization needs for all infants through adults.
• Record medication reconciliation.  Enter prescription renewal requests.
• Have client in exam room ready for provider at or before provider time.
• Assist provider with exam and/or treatment as requested.
• Remind provider with a knock on the exam room door within last 5 minutes of the provider time.
• Administer and/or issue medication as ordered by medical provider.
• Perform EKG, vision screening and hearing screening as ordered.
• Counsel/educate clients regarding treatment plans and health promotion and disease prevention.
• Verify medications have been ordered, refills provided, and lab orders (including opt-out HIV screening and Hepatitis program eligibility) have been entered prior to client departure.
• Process referrals.
• Properly document client services and codes and interactions in electronic medical record in “real time”.
• Offer client Continuity of Care Document (CCD) or refer client to “Health Vault” for CCD.
• Explain Prescription Assistance Programs (PAP) and client responsibilities.
• Verify that PAP and/or ADAP medications are recorded on client medication list.
• Make sure that client has prescription for PAP medications or alternative until PAP medications arrive.
• Clean exam rooms with disinfectant between clients.
• Perform daily exam room set-up.
• Maintain exam room supply inventory and restock exam rooms.
• Notify supervisor regarding supply or equipment needs.
• Case Management to include lab results f/u, telephone call f/u, no show f/u, etc. (other duties as needed to meet client needs)
• Work Case Management list as assigned.

Immunization:

• Able to utilize Florida Shots and documents in “real time”.
• Register clients into Florida Shots
• Input records into Florida Shots
• Able to produce Florida Shots reports as requested.
• Able to program thermometers, monitor temperatures and complete reports on vaccine refrigerators and freezers as requested.
• Able to pack vaccines for transport.
• Certifies Immunization records, 680’s.
• Accepts delegation to do religious exemptions, 681’s.
• Administers immunizations as needed to infants through adults.
• Prepared immunization history and give to parents with education on when next vaccines are due.
• Completes vaccine reminder calls, emails, and letters as assigned.
• Update Florida Shots record related to being an active client, or inactivated client.

General Clinic Support Duties:

• Document all client communication and care in electronic medical record in real time.
• Serve as preceptor to new employees and/or students.
• Registers clients for care.
• Check In client for care.
• Record daily activities, complete trainings and document as required (EARs, Time Sheets, EDP)
• Order, receive, stock and inventory medical supplies and medications as requested.
• Maintaining/servicing/cleaning clinic equipment.  Including sterilization as needed.
• Emergency box, AED, oxygen and lab alarm checks daily or as required.
• Maintains clean and orderly workspace.
• Scans documents as needed in real time.
• Completes HIV/ADS 500/501 training and yearly updates.
• Direct to clerical staff all questions regarding charges and billing.
• Able to open and close (lock and set alarm) the clinic as needed.

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Professional Development:

• Attend staff conferences, in-services education programs and seminars to further professional knowledge and

                               as required for professional license.

• You may be required to have access to a privately-owned automobile to perform duties such as attending meetings or trainings.  You will be reimbursed for this travel at the state-approved rate.
• Will be required to serve on one or more Department of Health committees representing the Bear Run Clinic.
• Class Specifications of a Licensed Practical Nurse.

Performs all the other duties as required.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Phlebotomy skills
• Customer Service Skills
• Flexibility
• Able to use Microsoft Word.

Qualifications:

Minimum –

• Must have an LPN in the state of Florida with a clear/active license.
• Must have at least one year of clinical experience in a hospital setting or at least one year of experience in an out-patient clinical setting.
• Must be willing to be trained to perform phlebotomy.             
• Must be willing to administer vaccinations.
• Must be willing to work with diverse populations.               
• Must have a Florida driver’s license.
• Must be BLS/AED Certified.                                            

Preferred –

• Experience with “real time” electronic medical record documentation. 
• Experience with Florida shots and/or immunization.         
• Bilingual.
• Experience working with a HIV/AIDS population.     
• Experience working in public health.  
• Pediatric/adolescent experience.                                                                                                                                                                           

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:

Bear Run Clinic: 3229 Bear Run Blvd A, Orange Park, FL 32065

Clay County Health Department, 1845 Town Center Blvd, Fleming Island, FL 32003

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.

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.