OPS Licensed Practical Nurse

OPS LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE - Date: Apr 5, 2024 Location: NAPLES, FL, US, 31112 The State Personnel System is an E-Verify employer. For more information click on our E-Verify Website (\ operations/human\ resource\ management/for\ job\ applicants/e\ verify) . Requisition No: 824525 Agency: Department of Health Working Title: OPS LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE - Pay Plan: Temp Position Number: Salary: $25 - $30 hourly Posting Closing Date: 04/17/2024 Total Compensation Estimator Tool Working Title: OPS LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE- Announcement Type: Open competitive Salary: $25 - $30/hour - Full Time 30-40 hours per week Open Competitive Opportunity Multiple positions hired with posting Your Specific Responsibilities: This is a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) position working in the Refugee program at the Florida Department of Health in Collier County. Must be able to work well with others in a team setting and be able to multi-task in a fast-paced clinical setting. Collects and records health information and services performed. Measures and records client's height, weight, temperature, and blood pressure. Tests visual and auditory acuity using eye charts and audiometer. Prepares and maintains exam rooms and assists provider and registered nurses as needed. Position will work between 30 and 40 hours per week and must be flexible on work hours. Performs limited laboratory tests, i.e., urinalysis, blood sugar, hemoglobin, pregnancy test. Performs venipuncture and obtains specimens in correct tubes. Packages & prepares lab specimens properly to send to appropriate laboratory for testing. Performs and logs results of Quality Control Test on blood sugar tests, pregnancy tests and urinalysis tests as indicated. Orders, conducts and reviews results of diagnostic tests to identify and address patient's condition properly. Provides medications and immunizations per nursing protocols. Maintains electronic health record and carries out follow up actions as required. This includes follow up for records pending action. Orders and always maintains necessary clinical medical supplies keeping clinic stocked with correct supplies. This position enters administered vaccines into the Florida Shots Registry and imports these services into the Health Management System (HMS). Prepares Biohazard waste products for pickup and other containers appropriate for waste disposal. This position also provides coverage for registration clerks as needed. Performs variety of miscellaneous duties as requested. Must be able to adhere to established Health Department policy and procedures. This position reports directly to the Operations and Management Consultant II- SES position. Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: + Ability to operate a personal computer and accompanying software + Knowledge of nursing and public health principles, practices & techniques. + Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments. + Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing, utilizing approved abbreviations. + Ability to maintain accurate and appropriate medical documentation in EHR system. + Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others. + Ability to safely administer medications and immunizations within scope of nursing licensure. + Ability to work with persons of a different race, language, culture, or socioeconomic status. + Ability to adapt to necessary changes in duties, duty station, or work hours for the benefit of the agency. + Ability to learn and maintain proficiency of computer skills & new programs required by Clinical Health Services division. Qualifications: Required: Fluency in English/Spanish Licensure as a Florida Licensed Practical Nurse in accordance with F.S. Statute 464 American Heart Association cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification Valid Driver's License and reliable transportation. Immunization experience EMERGENCY DUTY required of the incumbent includes working in Special Needs or Red Cross Shelters, or to perform other emergency duties including, but not limited to responses to or threat of disaster, man-made or natural. Fluency in English/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: Naples, FL 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. For a more complete list of benefits, including monthly costs, visit . 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: 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-). 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.