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SENIOR REGISTERED NURSE - 64001985

Date:  Sep 8, 2023
Location: 

ORLANDO, FL, US, 32809


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Requisition No: 801351 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: SENIOR REGISTERED NURSE - 64001985

Position Number: 64001985 

Salary:  $1,866.36 - $2,230.77 Biweekly 

Posting Closing Date: 11/03/2023 

FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

 IN ORANGE COUNTY

JOB OPPORTUNITY ANNOUNCMENT

OPEN COMPETITIVE APPOINTMENT

 

This is a “pool”  announcement and applicants will not be considered after six months. 

 

Class Title: Senior Registered Nurse

Position Number: 64001985

Base Salary: $1,866.36 - $2,230.77 Biweekly

Location: 6101 Lake Ellenor Drive - Administration

                 Orlando, FL 32809                        

 

DOH/Orange is a tobacco free agency.

**NOTE: All responses provided to the qualifying questions for this advertisement must be verifiable on your State of Florida, Employment Application. All questions will be verified and must be documented on your application for it to be considered valid. **

 

YOUR SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

     

This is an independent level professional nursing position providing health care services to clients in the Family Planning and Prenatal Health Services Program under the direction of the Registered Nurse Consultant

 

Provides nursing services for clients in Family Planning Prenatal Health Services Program, interviews, counsels, educates, obtains health histories, administers medications, makes nursing assessments, and provides follow-up care.  Interprets providers' orders to clients and/or caregiver and gives health care instructions.  Assists providers in exam rooms, conducts screening tests, collects specimens and performs laboratory tests as indicated.  Provides nursing support as needed at outreach/awareness and incident response events within the community to include mass immunization, emergency response activities, and community health engagements. Nursing support may be required outside of normal business hours to accommodate community needs during evening and weekends hours

 

Performs timely and accurate documentation both electronically and manually per policies and procedures. Adheres to

FDOH policies for security of client data and security systems. Collects and records client information according to policies and procedures. Audits records for compliance daily and as designated. Completes all nursing components of meaningful use as directed.

Provides optimal customer services, including answering the phone, routing calls appropriately, making appointments and giving general information to the public.

Assures that the client completes the client satisfaction survey at each encounter.

 

Maintains and submits required clinical and administrative forms accurately, legibly and within required time frames including EAR's, People First, Emergency Response systems, Travel and other applicable administrative forms.

 

Provides triage and clinical visits following FDOH-TAG's and policies with emphasis on education and counseling. Completes referral process for appropriate laboratory service and agencies per program procedures and protocols.  Facilitates efficient clinical flow. Provides case management for referrals and abnormal test results.

 

Assists in maintenance of clinic area, inventory, ordering drugs and supplies. Attends required staff and programatic trainings including FDOH/Federal/State mandatory trainings. Performs other duties as required.     

 

REQUIRED  KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: 

  1. Knowledge of nursing principles, practices and techniques.
  2. Knowledge of human anatomy and physiology.
  3. Ability to plan, organizes, and coordinates work assignments.
  4. Ability to work with patients having a variety of physical problems.
  5. Ability to administer prescribed medications.
  6. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
  1. Ability to administer prescribed medication.
  2. Knowledge of nursing principles, practices, and techniques.
  3. Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.

 
  1. Ability to plan, organizes, and coordinates work assignments.
  2. Ability to communicate effectively.
  3. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

 
  1. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
  2. Ability to communicate effectively.
  3. Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.
  1. Ability to plan, organizes,  and coordinates work assignments.
  2. Knowledge of nursing principles, practices and techniques.
  3. Knowledge of human anatomy and physiology.
  4. Ability to administer prescribed medications.
  1.  
  1. Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.
  2. Ability to communicate effectively.

 

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Licensed Registered Professional Nurse in accordance with F.S. 464 or eligible to practice nursing in accordance with F.A.C. 210-6.27.
  • Speak and interpret English/Spanish or English/Creole.
  • Required to work during or beyond normal work hours or days in event of an emergency. Emergency duty required of the incumbent working in special needs or Red Cross Shelters, or to perform other emergency duties including, but not limited to, responses to or threats involving any disaster or threat of disaster, man-made or natural.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience in Family Planning, Prenatal or Reproductive Health.

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.

 

Work Location: 6101 Lake Ellenor Drive, Orlando, FL 32809

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. A background screening will be completed on each applicant selected for a position designated as "sensitive" and a drug test will be conducted on each applicant selected for positions designated as "safety sensitive" in accordance with department policies (Background Screening DOHP 60-5-08 and Drug Free Workplace DOHP 60-9-99). . 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

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. Incumbent may be required to perform emergency duty before, during and/or beyond normal business hours and/or days. We request that all applications be completed online with People First. No faxed or mailed applications will be accepted by the agency. Applicants will be contacted directly if selected for an interview.

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

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 Departments 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.

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.

 

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. 


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