Licensed Practical Nurse - 64006432

Requisition No: 827522

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE - 64006432

Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 64006432

Salary: $32,760.00 to $44,995.85

Posting Closing Date: 05/02/2024

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This is an open Career Service Licensed Practical Nurse position with the Department of Health in Lee County.

Your Specific Responsibilities:

This Licensed Practical Nurse position is under the supervision of the Nursing Program Specialist at a local county health department. The position requires an understanding of public health nursing and a working knowledge of immunization policies, protocols and schedules the incumbent will assist Family Planning, TB and STD clinics as necessary. This position requires complete and current knowledge of the immunization program including, but not limited to, childhood (vaccines for Children-VFC), adult and overseas, grant programs, and providing outreach services. The employee must maintain current work knowledge and skills based on the Department of Health programs and policies. Incumbent handles protected health information on a need-to-know basis following Department of Health, HIPAA and Information Security and Privacy Policy. Employee abides by State/Federal laws governing health information. Responsible to maintain confidentiality, security, privacy and integrity of protected health information. This position has access to the following information sets: Immunizations. Incumbent 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 included but are not limited to Special Care Center.

Assists in providing services in the health department administering routine childhood, adult, communicable disease, and overseas travel immunizations. Accurately completes the necessary immunization record and codes immunizations given daily. Maintains up-to-date childhood immunization information and effectively informs clients of possible vaccines side effects during each visit. Enters immunization information into FLSHOTS and HMS systems. Maintains up-to-date overseas travel information and is knowledgeable of the appropriate vaccines to administer relevant to the area of travel.

Monitors in-house childhood and adult immunizations by keeping a daily inventory of shots given, and providing that information to the department supervisor.

Monitors all refrigerator/freezer that store vaccine insuring property temperatures are maintained and temperature logs are posted and properly used on every refrigerator/freezer. Assists with physical inventory count as needed.

Updates immunization records in FLSHOTS. Follows up with patients regarding the status of transfers, scheduled vaccine completion, and other immunization forms. Monitors and responds to patient requests via email, patient portal, and phone.

When necessary, provides public health nursing services for clients in Family Planning (FP), Sexually Transmitted Disease (STD), Refugee Health, and TB clinics.

Attends all required meeting and keeps current on new immunization schedules and guidelines. Completes weekly leave/attendance records and daily employee activity records (EARs) within required time frame.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of principles, practices & procedures of nursing

• Knowledges of human anatomy and physiology

• Knowledge of correct spelling, punctuation & grammar usage

• Knowledge of standard business formats & styles for letters & business forms

• Skill in operating a personal computer

• Ability to administer vaccinations.

• Ability to work with patients.

• Ability to observe patients' symptoms and reaction to treatment

• Ability to operate general office equipment

• Ability to follow office procedures & practices

• Ability to organize & maintain filing systems

• Ability to handle telephone calls in a courteous & effective manner

• Ability to plan, organize & coordinate work assignments & communicate effectively verbally & in writing

• Ability to establish & maintain effective working relationship with others

• Ability to understand, interpret & apply applicable rules, regulations, policies & procedures

• Ability to prioritize individual workload

• Ability to frequently bend, kneel, reach, and sit or stand for long periods of time

• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds as needed

• Ability to frequently use telephone, computer, copier and small hand tools, i.e.; stapler, scissors, etc.

• Ability to work with occasional loud noises

• Ability to locate information that is listed alphabetically & numerically

• Ability to follow instructions

• Ability to review data for accuracy & completeness

• Ability to work independently or with minimal supervision

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

• Licensure as a practical nurse in accordance with Florida Statute 464 or eligible to practice nursing in accordance with Florida Administrative Code 210-8.22 or 8.27

Licensure/registration/certification requirements (If applicable, list the appropriate Florida Statute or federal regulation cite):

• Licensure as a practical nurse in accordance with Chapter 464, Florida Statues or eligible to practice nursing in accordance with Florida Administrative Code 210-8.22 or 8.27
• CPR License

Other job-related requirements for this position:

• Incumbent may be required 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 or Red Cross shelters, 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.

• Incumbent must possess a valid Florida Driver License and have a motor vehicle to carry out these duties.

• Selected immunizations or titers and/or periodic screening for tuberculosis may be recommended for this position.

• This position will abide by all state and federal laws, rules, and DOH policies and procedures.

• Must be willing to undergo FIT Testing.

• Required to maintain a current Basic Life Support CPR with AED (BLS) certification.

• This position is authorized to transport confidential information outside of established DOH-Lee facilities and must comply with parameters defined in DOHP 50-10

• This position is classified as sensitive. This individual will perform tasks defined as sensitive and handles confidential

information. Background screening is a condition of employment.

• Successful completion of a drug test is a condition of employment.

Working hours: (A) Daily from 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. (B) Total hours in workweek 40 (C) Explain any variation in work (split shift, rotation, etc.)

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:

Fort Myers

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 clicking here. All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.