SENIOR LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE - 64036576

Requisition No: 825234 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: SENIOR LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE - 64036576

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 64036576 

Salary:  41,932.80-47,000.00 

Posting Closing Date: 04/30/2024 

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Your Specific Responsibilities:

This professional nursing position delivers client-centered, evidence-based services to clients in the Primary Care, Family Planning, STD, HIV, Immunizations and Foreign Travel Clinics at the East Gainesville site under direct supervision of the Nursing Program Specialist. This position is required to provide nursing services at outlying satellite clinics of ACHD as needed and mileage will not be reimbursed.

Nursing:

The Senior Licensed Practical Nurse will:

1.         Apply nursing principles and techniques in the care and treatment of clients

2.         Administer prescribed medications ensuring the Rights of Medication Administration

3.         Log out all medications administered

4.         Utilize standing orders in the care of clients

5.         Provide client and family education and make appropriate referrals as indicated

6.         Evaluates Immunization status and administers immunizations per CDC guidelines using correct techniques as outlined in procedure manual

7.         Accurately documents all services provided

Quality Improvement and Assurance:

The Senior Licensed Practical Nurse will:

1.         Assist with chart reviews and other QI activities to improve clinic functions and to meet the ACHD mission statement and goals.

2.         Attend professional meetings to maintain and update nursing skills

3.         Will attend staff meetings or be required to read the minutes to maintain working knowledge of changes in the organization

4.         Obtains monthly recall report from FL Shots and sends reminder letters and/or completes phone calls to parents of children under the age of 18 that need additional vaccines. Documents contact attempts in FL Shots.

5.         Maintains current VIS forms in immunization area

6.         Will assist with the orientation of new employees and students

Team Building:

The Senior Licensed Practical Nurse will:

1.         Function as a team member by utilizing effective communication skills, assisting practitioners, and demonstrating leadership skills to support staff.

2.         Participates in community health fairs, immunization clinics on weekends prn

3.         Assist Alachua County School Health Nurses and community partners by correcting errors in FL Shots and generate valid DH 680.

       4.   Will assist with the orientation of new employees and students

Other related duties as assigned.

Other duties:

1.         Incumbent may be required to work beyond normal work hours or days in the event of an emergency. Emergency operation functions of the Incumbent include but are not limited to Special Needs Shelters, Red Cross Shelters, or other emergency functions.

2.         Required to complete ICS 100 and NIMS 700 within 3 months of initial employment and provide documentation of successful completion. Required to attend any additional ICS or NIMS training as assigned.

3.         Responsible for securing the designated information sets for the purpose of protecting confidentiality, data integrity, and appropriate access of all information, both confidential and public.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of professional nursing and public health principles, practices, and techniques in specialized areas

Knowledge of the principles and techniques of effective communication

Knowledge of human anatomy and physiology

Skilled in the application of nursing theory in specialized areas Skills to effectively utilized computer software systems,      include MS office Word, Excel and Outlook application

Ability to operate computerized programs

Ability to plan, organize, prioritize workload and coordinate work assignments

Ability to work independently and with a team

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationship with others

Qualifications:

Minimum – Clear/Active Florida LPN Licensure; BLS/AED Certified; Valid Driver’s License

Preferred – FL Shots and/or immunizations 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:

Alachua CHD,224 SE 24th St Gainesville, Fl 3264 Travel up to 10% of the time

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.

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.