OPS LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE - 64903161

Requisition No: 845614 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: OPS LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE - 64903161

 Pay Plan: Temp

Position Number: 64903161 

Salary:  $19.00 to $19.50 hourly 

Posting Closing Date: 03/09/2025 

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This is an open competitive advertisement.

PLEASE NOTE: Completion of candidate work history on the State of Florida Employment Application is required in order to be considered. Submission of a resume cannot be accepted in lieu of the completed work history but can be included with your application.

Your Specific Responsibilities:

This position provides practical nursing services to clients at the Bay County Health Department and at other sites under the auspices of the Bay County Health Department.  This position is responsible for nursing services provided in clinics as well as assisting clinicians, nurses, and health support technicians assigned to the site.  This position is responsible for the integrity and confidentiality of data sets under his/her control. Interviews clients, collects health data, and records health histories.  Assists clinicians and nurses in clinics and as required, administers medications, treatments, and immunizations, all according to local protocols. Provides counseling/education to clients, parents and guardians regarding immunizations, family planning, STD’s and other public health issues.  Administers immunizations to children and adults; provides immunizations off site as needed under the supervision of a registered nurse. Assists health support technicians with vital signs, screening procedures, and diagnostic tests, specimen collection.  Informs practitioners/case managers of abnormal laboratory reports and makes referrals as needed. Documents assessment information in the patient record using SOAP format when appropriate.  Documents services, counseling, education, and referrals provided.  Completes Employee Activity Records, Time Sheets, Leave and Attendance Reports and other reports in a timely manner as required. Assists with triage and other client services. Performs other duties and cross trains as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Must have excellent communication skills.  Must be able to work with children.  Have moderate computer skills to include Outlook, Word, Excel.

Qualifications:

Must hold a current, active Florida Licensed Practical Nursing license or a multistate licensing from another Compact State.  Must able to stand for long periods of time, lift a minimum of 25 pounds, bend and climb one flight of steps.

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:

Panama City, 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.

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.