SENIOR LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE - 64001206

Requisition No: 866327 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: SENIOR LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE - 64001206

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 64001206 

Salary:  $1,807.69 Biweekly 

Posting Closing Date: 12/10/2025 

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Open Competitive

Your Specific Responsibilities:

This position is assigned to the immunization program serving clients under the direct supervision of a licensed physician and the Community Health Nursing Consultant.

Administers immunizations as required to comply with the State of Florida and Department of Health-Osceola (DOH) policies and procedures.  Strives to reach and maintain 95% compliancy in 0-2-year olds, Kindergarten, and Seventh grade in Osceola County.  Provides immunizations to adults and children to include international travel vaccines, rabies, influenza, pneumonia, and other vaccines maintained by the Immunization Department.   Accurately inputs immunizations history and any vaccines administered into the FL SHOTS Registry.  Ensures vaccines imported from FL SHOTS to HMS are accurate on a daily basis.   Completes all appropriate immunization forms required by the State of Florida for all schools and day cares including but not limited to DH 680 forms.  Submit a monthly inventory report to supervisor. Any adjustments or wasted vaccines must be reported weekly.  Maintain a temperature log for the Immunization’s clinic’s refrigerator and freezer daily and notifies when discrepancies occur for out of range.  Keep clinic rooms clean and stocked for use at any time. 

Assists with School Health to review immunization records for compliance.  Floats to other clinics as needed.  Maintains tracking log for 01 inventory compliance and assists with 05, 18, 09, and 17 programs.  Enters all data required in Florida Shots per program requirement.  Administers immunizations as required to comply with Center for Disease Control’s travel requirements.  Completes order requests for medical supplies to maintain clinic flow and efficient par level monthly.  Provides education and training to nursing students during clinical rotations as well educating new hires.  Completes vaccine return process on vaccines that are soon to expire.  Completes reminder calls for immunization clients.

Participates in the Immunizations program outreach, education, and community health fairs. 

Perform other related duties as required.

RESPONSIBLE FOR TIMELY SUBMISSION OF TIME SHEETS and EARS and attending all staff meetings.  Completes mandatory trainings as deemed necessary.

Information Custodian responsibilities include maintaining information in accordance with state and federal statutes, rules, regulations and Department of Health Security Policy 3 associated Protocols and Procedures as it relates to information Custodian, Delegation of Authority.  This responsibility is to be adhered to 100% of the time.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge, skills and abilities, including utilization of equipment, required for the position: Ability to administer vaccines. Knowledge of computer. Ability to work off site and extra hours. Ability to be organized. 

Qualifications:

Minimum - 

• Licensed Practical Nurse licensure in the State of Florida or a multistate license
• Valid Florida Driver's License and willing to travel to other sites in Osceola County to perform your duties
• At least one year experience providing immunizations
• Willing to work during or beyond your normal work hours in Special Needs Shelter, Red Cross Shelter, Emergency Operation Command Center (EOCC), or to perform other emergency functions in the event of an emergency.

Preferred -

• At least one (1) recent year of experience as a Licensed Practical Nurse
• At least one (1) or more years of experience in any of the following: Primary Care, Family Planning, Sexually Transmitted Diseases, HIV health, hospital setting, or outpatient clinical settings
• Experience in documenting and retrieving clinical information in the computer
• Bilingual in English and Spanish and fluently speak, read, and write both languages
• Experience documenting in the FL Shots registry

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:

Florida Department of Health in Osceola

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.