Description
OPS REGISTERED NURSE - 64937233
Date: Aug 16, 2024
Location:
TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32304
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Requisition No: 835625
Agency: Department of Health
Working Title: OPS REGISTERED NURSE - 64937233
Pay Plan: Temp
Position Number: 64937233
Salary: $27 hr
Posting Closing Date: 08/23/2024
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OPS REGISTERED NURSE
$27.00 PER HOUR
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH IN LEON
TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA
Your Specific Responsibilities
Job Description
This nursing position is responsible for specialized school health services at assigned schools and requires independent problem solving using nursing judgement and skills within parameters established by law and policy. The position acts as a liaison between Leon County Health Department (LCHD), the school, the student, the parent/guardian, and the medical community. The position is supervised by a School Health Nursing Director.
Case Management
Provide in-person and remote case management for students' medical management plans, ensuring physicians' orders are followed as directed by health aides and school staff. Review various logs (medication, daily, and individual) for accuracy and timeliness. Review all care provided by health aides, to ensure that established plans are followed, and to assess medical data to make any recommendations for changes to the student's medical provider.
Stakeholder Training & Education
Provide individual, child-specific training and field trip training to district staff, including Level II diabetic care and medication administration. Teach health classes in growth & development, hygiene, dental care, sun safety, nutrition, and other health topics as requested. Assist in developing and implementing program planning and services, curriculum changes to in-service classes, and evaluation techniques for same. Speak and present as requested at parent teacher organization and staff meetings on requested health topics.
Annual Screenings
Conduct annual health screenings each school year at elementary, middle, and charter schools. Document notifications to school officials and efforts to notify parents/guardians of screening failures identified. Train and supervise volunteer and district employees, as assigned, to complete tasks. Obtain care in the case of homelessness. Make referrals for appropriate care to meet requirements, and/or provide assistance to social work managers for students requiring further referrals.
Individual Health Care Plans
Develop and implement individual health care plans. Serve as the health expert for child study team, individualized education program (IEP) development, and 504 plans. Act as liaison for Department of Health (DOH) in Leon, the school, the student, the parent/guardian, and the medical community.
Inventory Management
Ensure subordinates accurately inventory all medications in the clinic on a monthly basis, through direct observation, one-on-one meetings, and audits. Oversee ordering, inventory, maintenance, storage, and usage of first aid and related health supplies and equipment.
Other related duties as assigned by supervisor
Required Knowledge, skills and abilities, including utilization of equipment, required for the position:
Knowledge of nursing principles, practices, and techniques. Knowledge of human anatomy and physiology. Ability to participate in the planning and implementing of treatment for patients. Ability to work with patients having a variety of physical or emotional problems. Ability to observe patients' reactions to medications. Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments. Ability to communicate effectively. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
Qualifications
Licensure/registration/certification requirements:
Registered Professional Nursing License: Florida Statute 464
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:
2965 Municipal Way
Tallahassee, FL 32303
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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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:
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 cancel
Compensation Information:
$27.0 / Hourly - $27.0 / Hourly
Starting At: 27.0 Hourly
Up To: 0.0 Hourly
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