Registered Nurse Specialist - 64004998 - Med Surg

Registered Nurse Specialist - 64004998

Requisition No: 821205 Agency: Department of Health Working Title: REGISTERED NURSE SPECIALIST - 64004998 Pay Plan: Career Service Position Number: 64004998 Salary: $71,000.00 Posting Closing Date: 03/29/2024 Total Compensation Estimator Tool Job posting category: Open Competitive Your Specific Responsibilities: This employee is an experienced Registered Nurse, who applies nursing principles and techniques in the care and treatment of clients in the public health settings and in client's homes. Conducts clinics as indicated. Works under the direction of the Senior Community Nursing Supervisor. The incumbent may rotate to other clinics within the DOH-Lake. Interviews and counsels' clients, obtains pertinent medical history, assesses client's health status, immunization status, evaluates needs and performs necessary clinical testing. Assists provider. Provides exit interviews to assure continuity of care. Educates clients in specific health needs, medications, and vaccines. Conducts nurse clinic under the direction of the clinical provider. Administers immunizations, medications, and treatments within the established CHD protocols. Inputs in Fl Shots as vaccines are given and ensures input into EMS. Responsible every day to examine and assure compliance with HMS and Fl Shots and the inventory corresponds at 100%. Maintains knowledge of immunizations for adults, travel, and children. Ensures that all medications and inventory logs are at 100%, on a daily basis. Other duties as assigned. Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Customer Service, Computer Programs-Data Entry, Use of Excel, Word, Outlook, use of Fax, and Copier. Qualifications: Minimum - * Willing to work before, during, and/or beyond normal work hours or days in the event of an emergency. This may include working in a special needs or Red Cross 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 Florida Registered Nursing License or a multi-state Registered Nursing License from another compact state. An official current Registered Nursing License is needed to confirm your qualifications for this position * Willing to travel to different Department of Health sites in Lake County as needed Preferred - * Bilingual (English and Spanish) 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: Umatilla, FL 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.