Job Abstract

Requisition No: 831246 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE - 64035585

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 64035585 

Salary:  $43,000-$46,000 

Posting Closing Date: 07/05/2024 

Total Compensation Estimator Tool

Open Competitive Job Opportunity

Your Specific Responsibilities:

Come Join DOH-Team Duval!  If you are looking to establish an exciting and successful career in Public Health, you have come to the right place. Many of our innovative and successful health programs are recognized throughout Florida. 

The responsibility of this position is to provide professional nursing service in the care and treatment of patients within the Florida Department of Health in Duval County or satellite location. Works under direct supervision of the Registered Nurse Supervisor. 

• Participates in clinical and clerical functions. All of the following duties require accuracy, safety, positive customer and team interactions, and adherence to protocol, polices, and procedures at all times. A current Florida Nursing License in accordance with Florida Statue 464 or eligible to practice nursing in accordance with Florida Administrative Code 210-8.22 or 8.27. Duties will in Correctly document patient’s health status.
• Maintains awareness of patient’s allergies.
• Under the direction of the medical provider, evaluates, treats, and provides health education and follow up with appropriate cultural competence.
• Willingly and proactively assists in maintaining inventory of medical supplies and medications; and prepares examination/treatment rooms and equipment.
• Administers vaccines to patients, documents vaccine administration in FLSHOTS, and the medical record.
• Maintain vaccine inventory.
• Provides Vaccine Information Statements (VIS) to patients or parents/guardians.
• Vaccine accountability: prints Physical Inventory Report (PIR) and counts refrigerated vaccines with a nurse at the end of the day. Orders vaccines as needed. Uploads information from data logger.
• Provides exemplary customer service during telephone and walk-in triage as necessary in consultation with the registered nurse or nurse supervisor.
• Participates in community outreach, health fairs, DOH events 
• Coordinates and links clients with other health and/or social service agencies to facilitate movement of clients through the public health system
• Serves as a liaison between clients in need of care, and other service agencies in the community. In particular, serves as a key liaison between other healthcare providers, including hospitals, private medical providers and other public healthcare facilities, and DOH-Duval.
• Works with the management team, physicians, nurses, health support technicians, human service counselors, senior clerks, and other staff to develop and provide an interdisciplinary team approach to case management.
• Attends clinical staff meetings, in-services, seminars and trainings for self-improvement, increased competency, and retention of skills.
• Participates in the orientation and staff development programs for persons assisting with client care.
• Participates in quality improvement activities.
• Ensures timely completion of all mandatory trainings.
• Ensures accurate and timely submission of employee leave and attendance records, Employee Activity Records (EAR’s) and travel.
• Performs other related duties. 

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of nursing principles and techniques
• Knowledge of human anatomy and physiology.
• Skill in using medical instruments or testing equipment used in providing nursing care.
• Ability to demonstrate manual dexterity.
• Ability to interview patients and obtain a complete medical history.
• Ability to interpret and follow medical instructions.
• Ability to work with patients.
• Ability to administer medications.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.  

Qualifications:

Minimum

• Licensure as a Practical Nurse in accordance with Florida Statue 464 and Florida Administrative Code 210-8.22 or 8.27.

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:

Florida Department of Health in Duval County

South Jax Family Health Center

3225 University Boulevard

Jacksonville, Florida 32216

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 safetysensitive 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.

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.