LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE - 64028431

Requisition No: 869144 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE - 64028431

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 64028431 

Salary:  $38,000.00-$42,000.00 

Posting Closing Date: 02/11/2026 

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Job posting category: Open-Competitive

Position Title: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Position Number: 64028431

Your Specific Responsibilities:

Direct Client Care

This position provides practical nursing services to clients in the Leon County Health Department under the supervision of the licensed clinician and/or registered nurse. Duties include:

•  Interview, counsel, and obtain histories.
•  Assist providers with client care, including preparation, procedures, documentation, and follow-up.
•  Interpret clinician’s orders to clients and give health care instructions under direction on the licensed clinician and/or registered nurse.
•  Assist clinicians in exam rooms, collect specimens, perform laboratory tests and conduct screening tests.
•  Administer medication within the scope of practice.
•  Evaluate immunization status and vaccinate appropriately.
•  Assist the immunization team with the immunization program, including outreach, special clinics, and documentation requirements. 

Documentation and Follow-up

•  Perform timely and accurate documentation in the manual/electronic health record.
•  Monitor and conduct client follow-up for abnormal results in accordance with policies and procedures for programs such as HIV, STI, and Family Planning.
•  Maintain and submit required clinical and administrative forms (EAR’s, People First, Emergency Response, and Travel). 

Clinic Operations and Equipment

•  Assist in the maintenance of clinic equipment and provision of a safe and clean environment in the clinic area.
•  Asist in the maintenance of inventory and stocking of supplies in a fiscally responsible manner. 

Professional Development and Teamwork

•  Attend in-service, staff meetings, professional education programs to enhance professional/clinical knowledge.
•  Participate in team-based health care and support other team members to care for clients.
•  Facilitate the agency mission and goals of the department. 

Other Duties

Perform other duties as required.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Basic computer skills, Windows, Outlook, Internet Explorer, Health Management System (HMS), Employee Activity Record (EARS), People First. Knowledge of basic medical terminology, pharmaceutical terminology & calculations, skill in using medical instruments or testing equipment, ability to interview clients and obtain a complete medical history, ability to keep accurate records, follow effectively and establish & maintain effective working relationships.

Qualifications:

Licensure as a practical nurse in accordance with Florida Statute 464

Salary Range: $38,000 - $42,000

 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:

Leon County Health Department – Tallahassee, 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 Revised 3/6/2025 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.

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.