OPS REGISTERED NURSE - 64906041

Requisition No: 837278 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: OPS REGISTERED NURSE - 64906041

 Pay Plan: Temp

Position Number: 64906041 

Salary:  $34.50 hourly 

Posting Closing Date: 09/30/2024 

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FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH BROWARD COUNTY

OPS REGISTERED NURSE -64906041

COMMUNITY HEALTH

OPEN COMPETITIVE OPPORTUNITY

This position requires you to work on site at one of our facilities located throughout Broward County.  

This is an OPS (Other Personal Services) positions and as such no paid time off is offered. Health benefits will be offered for full-time employment.  OPS employees are eligible to participate in a deferred compensation plan.

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

We request that all applications be completed with People First - no faxed or mailed applications to the agency. Experience, education, and/or training used to meet the minimum qualifications and in response to the qualifying questions must be verifiable through information contained in your application.

When completing the online application, all gaps of employment or education greater than 90 days starting from high school must be explained (approximate date, month, and year) identifying company name or if unemployed. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

 DESCRIPTION 

This position is a professional Registered Nurse Specialist that will provide advanced comprehensive public health nursing in the school health program. This position reports to the School Health Program Manager and works with the Community Health Director and the Executive Community Health Nursing Director.

The Registered Nurse Specialist will assist the School Health Program Manager with overseeing nursing staff to ensure health appraisals, nursing assessments, evaluations, and meeting the healthcare needs of students by consultation, referral, and partnering with medical providers, parents/guardians, and school health personnel, regarding student’s health needs are provided by school health nurses.

This position is responsible for ensuring that school health nurses provide case management including follow-up on referrals and collaboration with community resources/partners as needed. Assists with the development of student/family focused care plans for students identified with chronic health conditions. Reviews and monitors student records to assure that child specific trainings are completed according to statutory requirements.

Works closely with the School Health Program Manager to review and update school health policies and procedures, including but not limited to school health nursing protocols and standard care plans. Responsible for developing training materials in collaboration with school health nurses.  Works with community partners by providing nursing consultation to ensure compliance of basic, full-service, and comprehensive school health standards and nursing protocols.

The Registered Nurse Specialist will assist with conducting regular school health site visits. Responsible for meeting with the Clinical Supervisor of the contracted schools monthly to review site visit findings and provide technical assistance. During site visits, complete the student health record review sheet and the health room review sheet at all assigned contracted schools.

Works closely with the Executive Nursing Director to develop and facilitate training programs complete with skills check for all nursing staff. Facilitate FLShots Training for employees, Immunization POD staff, and school district IMT staff. Responsible for serving on committees and taskforces to represent the Florida Department of Health in Broward County.

Other related duties as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

1.  Willing to work before, during and/or beyond normal work hours, or days in the event of an emergency? Additionally, emergency duties are inclusive of working in Special Needs Shelters, or performing other emergency duties, but not limited to     responses to or threats involving any disaster, man-made or natural.
2.  Licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse in accordance with Chapter 464, Florida Statutes or eligible to practice nursing in accordance with Florida Administrative Code 210-8.22 or 8.27.
3. Associate Degree or Higher in Nursing from an accredited college or university.
4. At least six (6) months of RN experience working with pediatrics.
5. A  valid driver’s license free of major infractions and access to an automobile to be utilized for work purposes and receive reimbursement for mileage.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

1. At least six (6) months of RN experience working as a School Nurse.
2. At least six (6) months RN experience in administering immunizations to infants, children, and adults.
3. Experience developing and facilitating trainings for nursing staff.
    

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:

BROWARD COUNTY

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.

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.