OPS REGISTERED NURSE - 64853094

Requisition No: 859584 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: OPS REGISTERED NURSE - 64853094

 Pay Plan: Temp

Position Number: 64853094 

Salary:  $35.00 hourly wage 

Posting Closing Date: 09/05/2025 

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TITLE:  OPS Registered Nurse 64853094

            Full Time position $35.00 hourly wage

LOCATION:  Naples, Florida

Your Specific Responsibilities:

Daily duties:

• Directs services of the DOH-Collier Tuberculosis (TB) Program including contact investigation and contact evaluation activities, reviewing the Aggregate Reports for Tuberculosis Program Evaluation (ARPES) for all TB clients and participating in DOH-Collier and Regional TB Quality Assurance (QA)/Quality Improvement (QI) activities.
• Provides clinical case management for new and established TB clients, including initial nursing intake.
• Conducts patient assessments based on client’s diagnosis and needs, including health history, vaccine records, allergy signs and symptoms, behavioral and social information, and risk factors, etc.
• Administers vaccines or other treatments as ordered by medical provider and in accordance with the state and/or local policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Documents in the Health Management System (HMS) electronic medical records system or patient chart and in the Florida Shots database.
• Educates patients and others based on evidenced based information in a manner that meets the learning requirements of the patient and encouragers treatment adherence.
• Performs basic laboratory functions to include phlebotomy, specimen collection and preparation of requisitions, and handling and shipping of specimens. Responsible for daily operations, maintenance, and proper storage of laboratory equipment.
• Assists with STD and HIV/AIDS associated activities including pre and post-test counseling per DOH guidelines for risk assessment and behavior modification.
• Coordinates Adult Health clinic daily operations during absence of clinic manager.
• Time sheet and EAR entry within the required time frame
• Subject to emergency duty in the event of a natural disaster
• Completion of all mandatory or assigned trainings within the required time frame

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of signs and symptoms, modes of transmission, and treatment of communicable diseases and community interventions.
• Knowledge and ability to counsel and educate clients to promote treatment adherence.
• Knowledge of CDC and other evidenced based guidelines for the clinical care of patients with Tuberculosis.
• Ability to document using an electronic medical record system.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Licensure as a Registered Nurse.  
• Standard phlebotomy and laboratory practices
• Valid Driver’s License and Reliable Transportation
• 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.

Preferred:

• Minimum of two years of experience.
• Bachelor’s Degree
• Bilingual in English and Spanish or English and Creole.

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:

Naples, FL

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.

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.