REGISTERED NURSE - 64084274 1

Requisition No: 846702 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: REGISTERED NURSE - 64084274 1

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 64084274 

Salary:  $2032/biweekly 

Posting Closing Date: 03/07/2025 

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Job Posting Category: Open Competetive

Please Note: This is a School Health Nurse position working 10-months out of the year using leave without pay (LWOP) for the two-month school summer break and school closures during holiday breaks throughout the year.

Salary will be $2,032.00 biweekly, $52,832.00 pro-rated for 10 months (44,704.00), 22 bi-weekly pay periods at $2,032.00 per pay period.

Your Specific Responsibilities:

The Registered Nurse is a public health nursing position in the School Health Program with the Florida Department of Health in Okeechobee County. This 10-month position provides health education services and nursing care at assigned schools and requires independent problem-solving using nursing judgement and skills within parameters established by law and policy. The Registered Nurse will work directly under the supervision of the School Health Nursing Supervisor. The incumbent is expected to provide high quality customer service and clinical excellence and be able to independently perform assigned duties.

Duties and Responsibilities include, but not limited to:

• Provides nursing care to students and staff, to include interviewing, counseling, health education and initial health assessment according to approved protocols and policies in the school setting.
• Develops and implements nursing care plans with on-going evaluation and makes revisions as necessary.
• Works with families and school personnel, evaluating needs and possible resources to help meet the health needs of students.
• Provides case management services when appropriate.
• Plans and implements health screening programs. Makes referrals as needed and tracks to completion.
• Reviews and updates students' health records.
• Documents appropriately and accurately.
• Assists in the achievement of the School Health Services program goals and objectives.
• Provides training and monitors performance of non-licensed personnel in the schools, designated to perform specific health related duties. Assists with planning and utilization of school health staff.
• Monitors daily school health clinic operations and initiates actions to improve services.
• Assigns tasks to and monitors performance of school health aides.
• Plans and conducts health education classes when needed.
• Providing support to schools during summer school sessions as needed.
• Prepares, submits required reports.
• Functions as a health resource person in the schools and community. 
• Participates as an active member of the School Health Advisory Committee.
• Participates in staff meetings, in-service training and educational workshops and conferences.
•  Attends community meetings, educational workshops, and/or conferences as funding allows.
• Keeps School Health Nursing Supervisor notified of issues or anything that may become a potential problem and recommends changes.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to work independently, with guidance and support  from off-site supervisor.
• Knowledge of nursing principles and techniques
• Knowledge of and ability to use the nursing process to assess client health needs.
• Knowledge of recommended immunization schedules and school entry health requirements.
• Ability to teach appropriate tasks to non-licensed staff and to monitor their performance.
• Outstanding internal and external customer service skills.
• Ability to interpret and follow nursing instructions.
• Ability to communicate effectively and courteously, in a culturally sensitive manner.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to solve problems creatively,
• Ability to prioritize and organize tasks for maximum efficiency.
• Must possess basic computer skills.

Qualifications Required:

Valid Florida Driver’s License required. Current Certification in CPR & First Aid; Licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse in accordance with Florida Statute 464 or eligible to practice nursing in accordance with Florida Administrative Code 210-8.27 and one year of nursing experience. Must be able to lift 25+ pounds.

Emergency duty: Incumbent may be required to work before, during and/or beyond normal work hours or days in the event of an emergency or as needed. 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. Employees may be expected to report to a Special Needs Shelter located outside of the county if Okeechobee County moves their Special Needs Shelter to a regional shelter.

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:

Okeechobee, Florida

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 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.

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.