OPS LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE - 64960129

Requisition No: 873360 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: OPS LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE - 64960129

 Pay Plan: Temp

Position Number: 64960129 

Salary:  $23.00-$24.00 per hour depending on experience 

Posting Closing Date: 04/12/2026 

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OPS LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE

Open Competitive

Your Specific Responsibilities:

• Prepare clients for clinic visits by accurately recording height, weight, blood pressure, temperature, and medical history.
• Enters information into clients ELR.
• Support Provider/RN during patient care, treatments, and procedures; ensure equipment readiness and sterilization post-procedure
• Provides injections, immunizations, medications and education to clients
• Monitor and manage medical supplies to uphold seamless clinic operations.
• Performs in-house laboratory testing as needed; including Venipunctures, urinalysis, hemoglobin, and pregnancy tests as needed and completes laboratory specimen collection and prepares specimens for in-house or outside laboratory analysis; assists in labeling and processing specimens
• Assists in maintaining inventory of medical supplies, checks supply in lab, work-up area, and exam rooms daily. Maintains a clean and safe work environment by conducting routine checks of equipment and cleaning equipment in the lab, work-up area, and exam rooms. 
• Assist with referrals and follow-ups as needed.
• Cleans, sterilizes, and stores equipment/instruments after procedure.
• Monitors patient education material supplies and replenishes supply as needed before and during clinic sessions.
• Anticipates and communicates deficiencies with supervisor.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of problem-solving techniques
• Knowledge of professional nursing and public health principles, practices, and techniques in specialized areas
• Knowledge of the theories and concepts of preventive health care
• Knowledge of human anatomy and physiology
• Knowledge of community resources
• Knowledge of medical and/or public health field
• Knowledge in use of medical equipment (glucometer, blood pressure monitoring devices, thermometer, scale, etc.)
• Knowledge of multiple computer systems such as HMS, Florida Shots, Word, EXCEL, Outlook, etc.
• Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services and customer satisfaction.
• Ability to solve problems
• Ability to follow instructions and take direction from management
• Ability to plan, organize, prioritize workload, and coordinate work assignments.
• Ability to work independently and with a team
• Ability to work with participants having a variety of physical problems and/or health concerns.
• Ability to organize and maintain filing systems
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally, verbally, (on the phone and in person) and in writing
• Ability to be responsible for accuracy, timeliness, and thoroughness of own work and to perform such work in accordance with procedural and policy guidelines.
• Ability to document thoroughly
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
• Ability to give vaccinations and administer medications
• Ability to draw blood and collect other specimens as required
• Ability to learn and use computer software applications
• Ability to use logic and analysis to identify the strengths and weaknesses of different approaches.
• Ability to identify nature of problems.

The incumbent in this position may be required to use vehicles owned, leased, or operated by the state or county to conduct official state business. State or county vehicles shall be used only for officially authorized duties and not for personal use, unless a specific exception applies under Florida law (F.S. § 287.17).

Qualifications:

Minimum -

This position requires you to have and maintain a valid/active Florida Licensed

Practical Nursing License or a multistate license from another Compact State (F.S. Reference: 464).

CPR certification

This position requires in-office work.

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:

Sumter County

104 Rutland St. Wildwood FL 34785

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.

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.    

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.