SENIOR LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE - 64003877

Requisition No: 882416 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: SENIOR LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE - 64003877

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 64003877 

Salary:  $1,807.69 Biweekly 

Posting Closing Date: 08/30/2026 

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Open Competitive

Your Specific Responsibilities:

This is a nursing position in the School Health program providing assessment of student health needs, referrals for services, and liaisons between schools, parents, and the school district. The incumbent is routinely responsible for routine travel to perform their duties.

Reports directly to the Community Health Nursing Consultant (CHNC). Ensures day-to-day school health functions are done to ensure the completion of the school year plan between the Florida Department of Health in Osceola County and the School District of Osceola County (SDOC). School health functions include meeting screenings and immunization administration deadlines for public, charter, and private schools by the end of the school year.  Ensures timely communication of planned health screenings and works with SDOC staff in planning and implementing screenings as appropriate. Reviews and updates health profiles on children and notifies school personnel as needed. Reviews SDOC and Florida Shot Database health records for student immunization status. Establishes and maintains effective communication and relationships with the School District to ensure quality school health services.  Serves as resource person for teachers, health aides, students, and parents.  Coordinates screening and surveillance activities with schools.  Assists with referrals of individuals and families to appropriate local and state agencies. Contacts private/charter schools yearly regarding mandatory screening services available and required immunizations. Serves as a point of contact for the CHNC when school health team is working off campus. Ensures work phone is charged and turned on during work hours.

Completes statistical reports and assists SDOC school nurses with documents as required. School Health reports can include the School Health Service Plan, Compulsory Report, Annual School Health Service Report, Kindergarten and Seventh Grade Assessment and Validation Report. Prepares and participates in School Health Audit.   Performs QI surveys and assists in corresponding reports as necessary. Shares information with on-site school health staff and/or administrators as appropriate.  Serves as liaison between parents and school regarding medical concerns.  Assists the Immunization Department and updates 680 forms as needed throughout the year.

May assist in clinic with problems related to school age children; also assists in Florida Department of Health clinics as needed due to absences, illness, event coverage, vacations, etc.  Plans and participates in health promotion and disease prevention programs related to school children, school personnel, and the community.  Assists with development of educational and training material as appropriate.

Uses automobile as needed and maintains current Florida driver’s license. Maintains record of daily activities and work performed. Enters accurate daily activities into HMS in a timely manner. Performs other related duties as required.

RESPONSIBLE FOR TIMELY SUBMISSION OF TIMESHEETS, EARS AND CERTIFICATION and attending all staff meetings, quarterly School Health conference calls and one-on-ones.  Completes mandatory trainings as deemed necessary.  Provides advanced notice for time requests (2 weeks) unless an emergency.

Information Custodian responsibilities include maintaining information in accordance with state and federal statutes, rules, regulations and Department of Health Security Policy 3 and 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 of nursing principles, practices and techniques. Knowledge of human anatomy and physiology. Ability to administer prescribed medications. Ability to provide direct patient care and treatment. Ability to work with patients having a variety of physical problems. Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments. Ability to communicate effectively. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

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
• Willing to perform emergency duties before, during and/or beyond normal business hours and/or day in the event of an emergency, disaster, or threat of disaster man-made or natural
• Willing to physically come into the office daily and perform field work
• Authorization to work in the United States without employer sponsorship

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: School Health, Primary Care, hospital setting, or outpatient clinical settings
• Experience in documenting and retrieving clinical information on the computer
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
• Bilingual in English and Spanish and fluently speak, read, and write both languages
• At least one year experience providing immunizations
• 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.    

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.