Requisition No: 798971

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: OPS REGISTERED NURSE - 64858359

Position Number: 64858359

Salary: $30.00 hourly

Posting Closing Date: 04/14/2023

OPEN COMPETITIVE JOB POSTING

Your Specific Responsibilities:

This position involves professional nursing work in a busy integrated clinic setting within the Medical Services section of the Okaloosa County Health Department (OCHD). Nursing duties are provided primarily in the immunization clinic, using standing orders and policies under the direction of the MD, PA, ARNP. Position serves both the Fort Walton Beach and Crestview clinic facilities. Work is performed with exceptional customer service and effective communication with both clients and all other clinic staff.

Nursing duties performed include administration of childhood immunizations, obtaining a health history, providing health education, and performing basic nursing assessments. Completes documentation of vaccines in FL Shots immunizations registry.

Works primarily in the immunization clinic administering vaccines for children and occasionally adults. Reviews health history and intake questionnaire to determine if client(s) should receive vaccinations. Recommends vaccines based on age and minimum dose intervals. Takes advantage to vaccinate when clients are present to prevent missed opportunities. Reviews Vaccine Information Sheets (VIS) with parents or clients and answers questions. Completes inventory usage document by completing vaccine counts at the end of each day. Acts as a champion for vaccine administration and advocates to decrease vaccine preventable diseases.

Follows established policies and protocols. Coordinates using HMS and documents interventions in the electronic health record. Follows established policies and standing operation procedures. Communicates in a pleasant and professional manner to the client and staff.

Observes patient symptoms, and reactions to all treatments. Provides documentation and updates in the medical record in a clear and legible manner. Provides education and counseling to the client or the clients parents that is appropriate for his/her understanding. Works in collaboration with other members of the health care team to provide quality care in an effective manner, which meets the client’s health care needs. Serves as a resource to other staff and the community. Makes referrals and follows up with actions as directed by provider.

Participates in training, workshops, in services, conferences, staff meetings and other activities related to public health. Participates in cross training and staff development activities, for the purpose of career development. Performs other job-related duties as delegated by the supervisor as required in support of the Agency’s vision and mission.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of nursing principles and techniques, human anatomy and physiology.
• Ability to work with patients, to interpret and follow medical instructions, to observe patients’ symptoms and reactions to treatment, to demonstrate manual dexterity and to administer medications.
• Ability to communicate effectively and to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

Qualifications:

• Licensure as a registered nurse in accordance with Florida Statute 464 or eligible to practice nursing in accordance with Florida Administrative Code 210- or 8.27.
• Must maintain a valid U.S. Driver’s License

Where You Will Work:

Position is primarily assigned to the Okaloosa County Health Department in Fort Walton Beach, but will work one day per week at the Crestview facility.

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.

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.