SENIOR REGISTERED NURSE - 64035812

Requisition No: 863681 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: SENIOR REGISTERED NURSE - 64035812

Position Number: 64035812 

Salary:  $67,317 - $69,336 annually 

Posting Closing Date: 10/31/2025 

Thank you for your interest in career opportunities with the Florida Department of Health in Polk County.  If you are looking to establish a successful career in Public Health, you have come to the right place.  Many of our innovative and successful health programs are recognized throughout Florida.  We hope you decide to join our team!  Applicants will be contacted directly if selected for an interview.

Your Specific Responsibilities:

The incumbent is part of a global public health organization and is expected to support the Florida Department of Health in Polk County in its mission to protect, promote, and improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county and community efforts and its vision to be the Healthiest State in the Nation. Furthermore, the incumbent is expected to incorporate the agency values of Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Responsiveness and Excellence in all aspects of their work.  

This position is for a Registered Nurse whose primary function will be (1) providing childhood, adult and international immunization in both the clinic setting as well as community outreach events, (2) serving as a backup for the Rabies program (3) serving as back up for Mobile Health Unit nurse coverage.

Clinical Duties:

• Distributes educational and promotional materials that emphasize importance of vaccine preventable diseases and available vaccinations to staff and clients in the clinics; as well as during outreach events, and to health care providers, Health Management Organizations, senior centers, active coalitions, nursing homes, assisted care facilities, and the general public. 
• Assess, educate and administer adult/childhood immunizations as well as travel vaccines, according to protocol for clients of all ages.
• Assist and act as a backup in assessing, educating and administering Rabies Vaccine under the guidance of Health Service Manager for Immunization and Hepatitis Unit.
• Provide counseling and teaching information about administered vaccines to client and/or client’s parent/legal guardian.
• Assist with teaching of immunization procedures to new nurses in the clinic, including the computer Immunization Module and all appropriate documentation.
• Enters immunization history and immunizations given in Florida Shots and all other documentation required per Health     Department policy and procedures for vaccine administration.
• Participates in community educational outreach events and emergency response activities.  Alerts appropriate managers of vaccine related concerns.

 Inventory Storage and Reporting

• Incumbent will be responsible for the Florida Department of Health in Polk County Vaccine for Children’s vaccine storage, handling, ordering, inventory and usage monitoring in accordance with Department of Health Policy 350-8-12.  Vaccine accountability reports will be generated quarterly. The cumulative amount of all “wasted/spoiled/expired” vaccines shall be limited to 3% and/or $5,000 each year.  The cumulative amount of all “unaccounted for” vaccine shall be limited to 1% each year.
• Maintain proper storage and handling of vaccines per Health Department policy and procedures. 
• Assists with monitoring temperature controls with notation on appropriate logs for refrigerator and freezer per protocol
• Order vaccines as needed and monitor vaccine expiration dates per policy. 
• Performs weekly and end of the month vaccine inventory.
• Evaluates reports monthly from the Florida Department of Health Immunization Section field staff and reports quarterly, to improve the Health Department “IQIP” rates by monitoring 0-18 year olds immunization compliance.

Other Duties as Assigned

• Data input of immunization records into Florida SHOTS and HMS computer systems.
• Processing faxes, incoming and outgoing mail. 
• Providing phone coverage as needed. 
• Assisting with immunization clinical coverage at other clinic sites if needed. 
• Assist in providing nurse coverage for Mobile Health Unit if needed.
• Acts as back up for the Rabies Program as needed.
• Completing individual travel expense reports, time sheets and Employee Activity Record (EARs).
• Attends staff meetings, general staff training, and committee meetings in compliance with Health Department policies.

Performs any other related duties as determined by the supervisor to maintain the flow and efficiency of the clinic.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of nursing principles and techniques.
• Knowledge of human anatomy and physiology.
• Skill in the use of medical equipment & instruments used in providing nursing care.
• Ability to demonstrate manual dexterity.
• Ability to administer medications.
• Ability to work with patients.
• Ability to interpret and follow medical instructions.
• Ability to observe patient's symptoms and reactions to treatment.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to establish & maintain effective working relationships with others.

Qualifications:

• This position requires licensure requirements as a registered nurse in accordance with Florida Statute 464 or eligible to practice nursing in accordance with Florida Administrative Code 210-8.27.
• Valid driver’s license or the ability to obtain one within 30 days of employment.

Other job-related requirements for this position:

• Emergency Duty: Incumbent may be required to work before, during and/or beyond normal work hours or days in the event of an emergency.  Emergency duty required of the incumbent includes working in special needs or Red Cross shelters, or performing other emergency duties including, but not limited to, responses to or threats involving any disaster or threat of disaster, man-made or natural.
• Confidentiality: Incumbent may have access to records containing Social Security numbers in the performance of their job duties.

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:

Lakeland, FL

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.    

If there are any problems applying online, please call People First Staffing Administration: (877) 562-7287.

Service Center hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., ET. TTY users, call (866) 221-0268.

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.