OPS REGISTERED NURSE SPECIALIST - 64906077

Requisition No: 837082 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: OPS REGISTERED NURSE SPECIALIST - 64906077

 Pay Plan: Temp

Position Number: 64906077 

Salary:  $40.00 hourly 

Posting Closing Date: 09/30/2024 

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FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH BROWARD COUNTY
REGISTERED NURSE SPECIALIST - 64906077

REFUGEE 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.
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.

DUTIES:

The Registered Nurse Specialist provides advanced, comprehensive public health nursing services and comprehensive case management in the Tuberculosis (TB), utilizing the public health nursing process.  This individual will provide advanced public health level assessment of health status and health care needs of individuals, families, and/ or groups of individuals in a variety of settings, including but not limited to clinics, schools, hospitals, homes and other public/community facilities.  They will be responsible for direct patient care along with in-depth teaching and physical assessment that is directed toward the prevention, promotion and maintenance of optimal health. Work is performed under the direction and guidance of the Senior Community Health Nursing Supervisor.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of nursing principles, practices, and techniques.
• Knowledge of human anatomy and physiology.
• Knowledge of health promotion and disease prevention.
• Knowledge and understanding of microbiology and pathology of bacteria and viruses.
• Knowledge of Immunization practices and administration of vaccines to children and adults.
• Knowledge of case management skills and investigative and interview techniques.
• Knowledge of Hospital Epidemiology/Infection Control practices
• Skills in computer programs and electronic health record.
• Ability to conduct physical assessments
• Ability to conduct case management and utilize investigative and interview technique.
• Ability to participate in the planning and implementing of treatment for patients.
• Ability to work with patients having a variety of physical, social, or emotional problems.
• Ability to observe patient’s reactions to medications.
• Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.
• Ability to prioritize workload.
• Ability to perform nursing skills including, but not limited to, blood draw, vaccine administration, patient assessment.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to investigate and report cases of communicable disease, suspected cases, outbreaks or unusual prevalence of communicable disease when required.
• Ability to assist in the assessment of health status and health care needs, counseling guidance and education of assigned clients.
• Ability to provide and/or participate in in-service and community education programs relative to communicable disease control.
• Ability to consult with physicians, hospitals, other county health department staff, and other community groups concerned with communicable disease control and surveillance.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Willing to work before, during and/or beyond normal work hours or days in the event of an emergency.
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. One (1) or more years working as a RN in a Hospital or Public Health Department Setting.
5. Bilingual, English/Spanish or English/ Haitian Creole.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Experience working as a RN Case manager.
2. Experience working as a RN with Tuberculosis Clients.

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 HEALTH DEPARTMENT

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.