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OPS REGISTERED NURSE - 64906241
Date: Aug 23, 2024
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Requisition No: 836077
Agency: Department of Health
Working Title: OPS REGISTERED NURSE - 64906241
Pay Plan: Temp
Position Number: 64906241
Salary: $32.49 PER HOUR
Posting Closing Date: 09/02/2024
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FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH BROWARD COUNTY
OPS REGISTERED NURSE- 64906241
COMMUNITY HEALTH
OPEN COMPETITIVE OPPORTUNITY
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.
POSITION DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Duties and responsibilities are those of a public health nursing position assigned to provide comprehensive public health nursing services in Outreach, homes, School, and Clinic settings.
Responsible for administering vaccines according to CDC guidelines to infant, children, and adults.
Utilizing the public health nursing process, the incumbent will be required to independently assess and administer infant/adult/child immunizations.
Provides public health advanced level assessment of health status and health care needs of individuals, families and/or groups of individuals (particularly those with complex and multiple problems and communicable disease) in a variety of settings, including clinics, schools, homes, and other public/community facilities.
Assist with tracking and assessing immunization rates for school age children.
May be required to work during or beyond normal work hours or days in the event of an emergency.
Emergency operations functions required of the incumbent include but are not limited to special needs shelters, Red Cross shelters, and/or other functions.
Perform other duties as 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.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Willing 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 shelter, 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.
Current Registered Nurse (RN) in accordance with Chapter 464, Florida Statutes or eligible to practice nursing in accordance with Florida Administrative Code 210-8.22 or 8.27.
Experience working as a Registered Nurse in a Hospital, Clinic setting, Public Health, Home Health Care Facility.
Proficient in written spoken English, Bilingual, English/Spanish or English/ Haitian Creole.
Valid driver's license free of major infractions and access to an automobile to be utilized for work purposes and receive reimbursement for mileage.
Able to work in an outreach immunization position that requires a varied work schedule; applicant must be able to work weekend, days, holidays, and evenings based on scheduled events.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Work experience as a RN in Pediatric Medical Office.
Work experience as a RN administering immunizations to infants, children, and adults.
Work experience as a RN 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.
Where You Will Work:
BROWARD COUNTY
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!
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Please be advised:
Your responses to qualifying questions for this position must be verifiable by documentation provided through the electronic application process.
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