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MyFlorida REGISTERED NURSE - 64006254 in BUSHNELL, Florida
REGISTERED NURSE - 64006254
Date: Jun 26, 2024
Location:
BUSHNELL, FL, US, 33513 WILDWOOD, FL, US, 34785
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Requisition No: 832234
Agency: Department of Health
Working Title: REGISTERED NURSE - 64006254
Pay Plan: Career Service
Position Number: 64006254
Salary: $60,000.00
Posting Closing Date: 07/07/2024
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Thank you for your interest in career opportunities with the Florida Department of Health in Sumter County. If you are looking to establish a successful career in Public Health, you have come to the right place. Many of our innovative and successful health programs are recognized throughout Florida. We hope you decide to join our team! Applicants will be contacted directly if selected for an interview.
Your Specific Responsibilities:
Provides health care services in a clinical setting. Services include family planning, disease prevention (STD, HIV, TB), immunizations, and child health. Records patient's medical information and vital signs and gives prescribed medications per protocol. Prepares rooms, sterile instruments, equipment, and supplies, and assists provider as needed. Case manages referrals. Administers and counsels on immunizations according to procedure and in a timely sequence according to protocol and ACIP recommendations. Orders, conducts, interprets, and/or evaluates diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient’s condition. Performs venipuncture, obtains specimens, and sends them to laboratory to be analyzed.
Assists in the HIV Ryan White program. Responsible for client eligibility and ADAP and enrollment through the PROVIDE system annually and following up on client’s medications. Ensures clients compliance with requirements of the program. Responsible for gathering Ryan White data on types and costs of services performed throughout the month. Prepares a summary report for submittal to the HIV/TB supervisor for review and action.
Responsible for managing the clinical vaccine inventory at both sites. This includes ordering, temperature monitoring and weekly inventory counts.
Assists in the TB program. Provides health care services in the TB program by interviewing patients, making field visits to patient’s home, place of employment, and/or recreational area. Serves as case manager consulting with providers regarding client’s illness. Follows up to ensure medication compliance via direct observation therapy (DOT).
Serves as a back up to the Special Needs registry coordinator by reviewing, assessing, and evaluating applications for Shelter and transportation needs. Assigns to appropriate shelter (Hospital, ALF, Nursing Home, or Special Needs Shelter/General Shelter). Ensure forms are entered into the database. Communicates with applicants to clarify, obtain additional information, and assign to specific shelters based on medical/ physical needs. Coordinates with appropriate medical staff to assign complex cases to appropriate level of sheltering based on scopes of care. Assists with completion of monthly audit of internal Sumter County Registry. Conducts annual recertification of registered clients. Meets with the Special Needs Shelter teams and works with Sumter County’s EOC concerning special needs. Coordinates with Red Cross, Transportation, and other agencies as necessary to meet the safety needs of the registrants.
Other duties as assigned by supervisor.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of nursing principles and techniques.
Knowledge of nursing, public health principles, practices, and/or techniques.
Knowledge of Public Health and Services provided
Knowledge of vaccine schedule, types and routes of administration
Ability to work effectively with diverse populations, communities, and organizations.
Ability to use the nursing process
Ability to follow and work independently using the Standard of care nursing protocols.
Ability to administer injectable medications and vaccines
Ability to educate staff, clients, organizations, and communities on importance of immunizations and health.
Ability to prioritize, organizes, and schedule work assignments to meet deadlines.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Ability to utilize a computer for data entry and health record documentation.
Ability to maintain records and reports according to program standards.
Qualifications:
Minimum-
Registered nurse licensure in the state of Florida or a multistate license CPR certification
Preferred-
At least one-year recent experience working as a RN
At least one or more years of experience working in a public health environment
Experience working with HIV/TB clints in a clinical setting
Experience with Health Management System (HMS).
Experience in documenting and retrieving clinical information in the computer
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:
415 E Noble Ave, Bushnell, Fl 33513
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. 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 clickinghere (http://www.dms.myflorida.com/content/download/97612/566545) . All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.
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