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Requisition No: 838755
Agency: Department of Health
Working Title: OPS LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE - 64906084
FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH BROWARD COUNTY
OPS LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE - 64906084
PUBLIC HEALTH- IMMUNIZATION
OPEN COMPETITIVE OPPORTUNITY
This position requires you to work on site at one of our facilities located throughout Broward County.
This is an OPS (Other Personal Services) positions and as such no paid time off is offered. Health benefits will be offered for full-time employment. OPS employees are eligible to participate in a deferred compensation plan.
We request that all applications be completed with People First - no faxed or mailed applications to the agency. Experience, education, and/or training used to meet the minimum qualifications and in response to the qualifying questions must be verifiable through information contained in your application.
When completing the online application, all gaps of employment or education greater than 90 days starting from high school must be explained (approximate date, month, and year) identifying company name or if unemployed. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
DUTIES
This position will provide direct nursing care in an Immunization Clinic at the Florida Department of Health in Broward County. Position reports directly to the Senior Community Health Nursing Supervisor. Position will Independently assess vaccine schedule and administers age-appropriate CDC recommended vaccines to infants, children and adults in the clinic and outreach events when assigned. Provide client education and dissemination of information promoting immunizations.
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Knowledge of nursing principles and techniques.
- Knowledge of human anatomy and physiology.
- Knowledge of Immunization practices and administration of vaccines to infants, children, and adult
- Knowledge in assisting clinician with medical procedures.
- Knowledge in preparing exam rooms for medical procedures.
- Knowledge in Storage and Handling of vaccines
- Skill in computer use.
- Ability to demonstrate manual dexterity.
- Ability to administer injectable medications.
- Ability to work with patients.
- Ability to interpret and follow medical instructions.
- Ability to observe patient for signs symptoms related to adverse reactions.
- Ability to communicate effectively.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
1. Willing to work before, during and/or beyond normal work hours, or days in the event of an emergency.
2. Current Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in accordance with Chapter 464, Florida Statutes or eligible to practice nursing in accordance with Florida Administrative Code 210-8.22 or 8.27.
3. Six (6) months of nursing practice as a LPN working in a Public Health clinic, Skilled Nursing Facility or hospital care delivery system, or physician’s office.
4. Six (6) months or more working as LPN administering injectable medications.
5. Willing to work one (1) late evening.
6. Bilingual, fluent in English/Spanish or English/Creole
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Work experience as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) administering immunizations to infants, children, or adults.
- Work experience as a LPN working in Pediatric Medical Office.
- Work experience as a LPN working in Public Health.
- Work experience as a LPN using Electronic Health Records.
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.
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)
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
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.
Location:
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL, US, 33315
Nearest Major Market: Fort Lauderdale
Nearest Secondary Market: Miami
For assistance, call the People First Service Center at (877) 562-7287 Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Eastern time
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