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Senior Licensed Practical Nurse - Full-time / Part-time
•30 days ago
| Hours | Full-time, Part-time |
|---|---|
| Location | Okeechobee, FL Okeechobee, Florida |
About this job
Requisition No: 23314
Agency: Department of Health
Working Title: SENIOR LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE - 64086389
Position Number: 64086389
Salary: $35,000-$38,000 annual
Posting Closing Date: 11/29/2017
This vacancy has been re-announced. Previous applicants are still being considered and do not need to re-apply.
DESCRIPTION:
The Senior Licensed Practical Nurse is responsible for the provision of nursing support services in the clinic area by assisting provider with exams, treatments and procedures. This position works under the direct supervision of the Community Health Nursing Director-SES for DOH-Okeechobee. The incumbent is expected to perform general clinic duties including taking client histories, provide counseling and health education and providing medications and family planning supplies following provider's orders.
REQUIREMENTS:
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. Valid Florida driver's license and reliable transportation are required. Current American Heart Association (AHA) Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification required. Incumbent may be required to work before, during and/or beyond normal work hours in the event of a disaster or as needed. EMERGENCY DUTY: Emergency duty required of the incumbent includes working in special needs or Red Cross shelters, or perform other emergency duties including, but not limited to responses to or threats involving any disaster or threat thereof, man-made or natural.
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Performs nursing assessments and documents observations appropriately
Interprets for Spanish speaking clients and clinical providers.
Documents client histories, vitals, BMI and height/weight into Electronic Health Records
Provides counseling and health education
Performs general clinic duties including pregnancy testing, providing medications and family planning supplies following provider's orders
Codes and signs super bill
Maintains adequate supplies for exam rooms
Checks and documents temperature on immunization refrigerator and freezer each day
Collects specimens and veni-punctures, completed laboratory requisitions
Assists with STD, HIV and Hepatitis outreach in the community and county jail
Participates in planned community outreach and testing programs
Performs tasks for ADAP program
Acts as liaison between OB Providers, Infectious Disease Provider, Hug-Me Nurse, Healthy Start, for positive HIV clients; for the compliance of their healthcare, pre or perinatal care of their infant.
Travels attends meeting, training and educational programs and participates in QI activities
Provides case management services to clients enrolled in the ADAP (drug assistance) program
Makes referrals as needed and tracks to completion
Prepares, submits required reports
Utilizing the concepts and practices of continuous quality improvement, follows QI plans and tools to include regular process and chart audits
Prepares biweekly leave and attendance records and daily employee activity records (EARS)
Performs other duties as assigned
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES DEEMED ESSENTIAL TO THIS POSITION:
Comprehensive knowledge of professional nursing practices and public health principles, practices, and techniques
Ability to perform health screenings and utilize appropriate testing equipment
Skill in critical thinking
Ability to prioritize and multi-task
Ability to communicate effectively both verbal and written
Ability to effectively educate and counsel clients on health related matters
Ability to work effectively with other DOH staff
Knowledge of quality improvement tools and techniques to effectively monitor and improve programmatic outcomes
Ability to work flexible hours if needed
Ability to travel throughout Okeechobee counties to ensure service provision
Ability to collaborate effectively with community partners
Skill is the use of computers including Microsoft Office applications (word, excel, e-mail, etc.) and in the use of automated client databases such as Health Management System (HMS) or a comparable client database
Ability to accurately document and maintain client medical charts (manually or electronically)
Ability to understand, interpret & apply applicable rules, regulations, policies & procedures
Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments
Ability to work independently or with minimal supervision
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 (DOH) 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 Departments 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. Certain veterans and spouses of veterans deemed eligible will receive preference in employment by the state (applies only to Career Service (CS) positions).
Note: 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. Fingerprinting is required of the successful applicant for a sensitive position. Successful completion of a drug test is a condition of employment for safety-sensitive positions. Note: You will be required to provide your Social Security Number (SSN) in order to conduct this background check.
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. Only U. S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers will be hired.
Incumbents may be required to perform emergency duty before, during, and/or beyond normal work hours or days.
If there are any problems applying online please call People First Staffing Administration: (877) 562-7287 Service Center hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. ET. TTY users call (866) 221-0268.
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. 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.
Nearest Major Market: Okeechobee
Agency: Department of Health
Working Title: SENIOR LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE - 64086389
Position Number: 64086389
Salary: $35,000-$38,000 annual
Posting Closing Date: 11/29/2017
This vacancy has been re-announced. Previous applicants are still being considered and do not need to re-apply.
DESCRIPTION:
The Senior Licensed Practical Nurse is responsible for the provision of nursing support services in the clinic area by assisting provider with exams, treatments and procedures. This position works under the direct supervision of the Community Health Nursing Director-SES for DOH-Okeechobee. The incumbent is expected to perform general clinic duties including taking client histories, provide counseling and health education and providing medications and family planning supplies following provider's orders.
REQUIREMENTS:
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. Valid Florida driver's license and reliable transportation are required. Current American Heart Association (AHA) Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification required. Incumbent may be required to work before, during and/or beyond normal work hours in the event of a disaster or as needed. EMERGENCY DUTY: Emergency duty required of the incumbent includes working in special needs or Red Cross shelters, or perform other emergency duties including, but not limited to responses to or threats involving any disaster or threat thereof, man-made or natural.
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Performs nursing assessments and documents observations appropriately
Interprets for Spanish speaking clients and clinical providers.
Documents client histories, vitals, BMI and height/weight into Electronic Health Records
Provides counseling and health education
Performs general clinic duties including pregnancy testing, providing medications and family planning supplies following provider's orders
Codes and signs super bill
Maintains adequate supplies for exam rooms
Checks and documents temperature on immunization refrigerator and freezer each day
Collects specimens and veni-punctures, completed laboratory requisitions
Assists with STD, HIV and Hepatitis outreach in the community and county jail
Participates in planned community outreach and testing programs
Performs tasks for ADAP program
Acts as liaison between OB Providers, Infectious Disease Provider, Hug-Me Nurse, Healthy Start, for positive HIV clients; for the compliance of their healthcare, pre or perinatal care of their infant.
Travels attends meeting, training and educational programs and participates in QI activities
Provides case management services to clients enrolled in the ADAP (drug assistance) program
Makes referrals as needed and tracks to completion
Prepares, submits required reports
Utilizing the concepts and practices of continuous quality improvement, follows QI plans and tools to include regular process and chart audits
Prepares biweekly leave and attendance records and daily employee activity records (EARS)
Performs other duties as assigned
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES DEEMED ESSENTIAL TO THIS POSITION:
Comprehensive knowledge of professional nursing practices and public health principles, practices, and techniques
Ability to perform health screenings and utilize appropriate testing equipment
Skill in critical thinking
Ability to prioritize and multi-task
Ability to communicate effectively both verbal and written
Ability to effectively educate and counsel clients on health related matters
Ability to work effectively with other DOH staff
Knowledge of quality improvement tools and techniques to effectively monitor and improve programmatic outcomes
Ability to work flexible hours if needed
Ability to travel throughout Okeechobee counties to ensure service provision
Ability to collaborate effectively with community partners
Skill is the use of computers including Microsoft Office applications (word, excel, e-mail, etc.) and in the use of automated client databases such as Health Management System (HMS) or a comparable client database
Ability to accurately document and maintain client medical charts (manually or electronically)
Ability to understand, interpret & apply applicable rules, regulations, policies & procedures
Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments
Ability to work independently or with minimal supervision
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 (DOH) 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 Departments 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. Certain veterans and spouses of veterans deemed eligible will receive preference in employment by the state (applies only to Career Service (CS) positions).
Note: 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. Fingerprinting is required of the successful applicant for a sensitive position. Successful completion of a drug test is a condition of employment for safety-sensitive positions. Note: You will be required to provide your Social Security Number (SSN) in order to conduct this background check.
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. Only U. S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers will be hired.
Incumbents may be required to perform emergency duty before, during, and/or beyond normal work hours or days.
If there are any problems applying online please call People First Staffing Administration: (877) 562-7287 Service Center hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. ET. TTY users call (866) 221-0268.
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. 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.
Nearest Major Market: Okeechobee
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