SENIOR LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE - 64084277

Requisition No: 840174 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: SENIOR LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE - 64084277

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 64084277 

Salary:  $48,455.94-52,0000 (Includes a CAD of $1456.00) 

Posting Closing Date: 11/06/2024 

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Internal Agency Opportunity

Applicants accepted only from Department of Health employees, (includes OPS, Career Service, SES or SMS employees). Applicants will not be accepted from outside the department.

Specific Responsibilities:

This is a Senior Licensed Practical Nurse position in the Immunization Program. This Senior Licensed Practical Nurse position requiring extensive knowledge of the prevention and control of vaccine preventable diseases and employee health.  This is countywide position requiring travel and the ability to work weekdays, evenings, and weekends on the Immunization Van outreaches, as well as assisting at the Health Centers as needed. Work is performed under the supervision of the Community Health Nursing Consultant. This position supports the unit, department, and/or organization and works with others in an effort to accomplish the goals of the unit, department, or organization. This position requires independent judgment, initiative, applying general knowledge of business practices and skill in applying instructions to accomplish various job functions.

This position is designated as a sensitive position and is required to maintain confidential information in accordance with the Florida Department of Health (FDOH) Palm Beach County Health Department (CHD) Information Security Policy, Protocols and Procedures. Confidential Data Sets: Clinical information, Epidemiology, HIV Aids Case Reporting & Surveillance, WIC, Employee Health Records and School medical records. This position has access to Health Management System (HMS), and FLSHOTS. This position uses Florida SHOTS to view, update, and print patient records and reports including the 680 Immunization Certification form and 681 Religious Exemption Form. This position uses Florida SHOTS to view and print patient records and reports, and to release the information according to HIPPA.

Provides immunization services using proper FDOH CHD policies, procedures and safety regulations. Provide immunization related education to all patients served, and employees as assigned. Assist with collection of data for audit purposes to meet agency reporting requirements for immunizations and all other clinical programs. Assist in orienting new nurses and works as a preceptor for new nurses in Immunizations and all other clinical programs as directed by supervisor.
 

•    Give appropriate vaccines/immunizations to children and adults, and enter vaccines given into HMS & Florida SHOTS data base.
•    Verifies patient identity before vaccines/immunizations are administered to ensure correct vaccines/immunizations are given as needed.
•    Ensure patients receives correct Vaccine Information Sheets (VIS) according to the vaccines/immunizations administered.
•    Complete 680 forms accurately
•    Assist with vaccine count and immunization reports as needed.
•    Assist with orienting new nurses to immunization program, and work as an immunization preceptor for new nurses.
•    Complete all other immunization duties as assigned by clinic supervisor.
•    Assist Immunization team with outreaches to include vaccine administration, education, documentation, and vaccine storage and handling.

Attends staff meetings and in-service programs as assigned. Participates in Quality Management as related to the immunization program.

Perform other duties as assigned.
 

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of nursing and public health principles, practices, and techniques.
• Knowledge of community resources.
• Ability to administer medications.
• Ability to determine work priorities, assign work, and ensure proper completion of work assignments.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to teach individuals and groups.

Qualifications:

This occupation requires licensure as a Practical Nurse in accordance with Chapter 464, Florida Statutes or eligible to practice nursing in accordance with Florida Administrative Code 210-8.22 or 8.27.

Other Job-related requirements:

• 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 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.
• Travel through Palm beach County is required.
• Valid Driver’s License.

Working hours: (A) Daily from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM (B) Total hours in workweek 40 (C) Explain any variation in work (split shift, rotation, etc.) Some weekends/evening outreaches.

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:

350 N. Haverhill Road

West Palm Beach, FL 33415

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 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.