OPS Registered NURSE - 64857289

OPS REGISTERED NURSE - 64857289

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This position is for a Registered Nurse whose role may include providing services within multiple programs including the immunization program, mobile health unit, and clinic setting.

Immunization Program Duties:

• Assess, educate and administer adult/childhood immunizations, according to protocol for clients of all ages.
• Provide counseling and teaching information about administered vaccines to client and/or client's parent/legal guardian.
• Enters immunization history and immunizations given in Florida Shots and all other documentation required per Health Department policy and procedures for vaccine administration.
• Participates in community educational outreach events and emergency response activities. Alerts appropriate managers of vaccine-related concerns.
• Maintain proper storage and handling of vaccines per Health Department policy and procedures.
• Assists with monitoring temperature controls with notation on appropriate logs for refrigerator and freezer per protocol.
• Performs weekly and end of the month vaccine inventory.

Mobile Bus Duties:

• Performs health screenings to include but not limited to blood pressure, height/weight/BMI.
• Provides education related to health living, chronic health conditions, vaccine information.
• Performs CLIA waived testing.
• Assess, educate and administer adult/childhood immunizations, according to protocol for clients of all ages.
• Provide counseling and teaching information about administered vaccines to client and/or client's parent/legal guardian.
• Enters immunization history and immunizations given in Florida Shots and all other documentation required per Health Department policy and procedures for vaccine administration.
• Maintains temperature control log for vaccines ensuring vaccine viability and submits daily to supervisor.
• Completes daily/monthly/quarterly reports and submits to supervisor as directed.
• Participates in community outreaches that may include evenings and weekends.

Other Duties as Assigned:

• Data input of immunization records into Florida SHOTS and HMS computer systems.
• Processing faxes, incoming and outgoing mail.
• Providing phone coverage as needed.
• Assist in providing nurse coverage in the clinic setting as needed at various clinic locations.
• Completing individual travel expense reports, time sheets and Employee Activity Record (EARs).
• Attends staff meetings, general staff training, and committee meetings in compliance with Health Department policies.
• Performs any other related duties as determined by the supervisor to maintain the flow and efficiency of the clinic.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of nursing principles and techniques.
• Knowledge of human anatomy and physiology.
• Skill in the use of medical equipment & instruments used in providing nursing care.
• Ability to demonstrate manual dexterity.
• Ability to administer medications.
• Ability to work with patients.
• Ability to interpret and follow medical instructions.
• Ability to observe patient's symptoms and reactions to treatment.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to establish & maintain effective working relationships with others.

Qualifications:

• This position requires licensure requirements as a registered nurse in accordance with Florida Statute 464 or eligible to practice nursing in accordance with Florida Administrative Code 210-8.27.
• Valid driver's license or the ability to obtain one within 30 days of employment.

Other Job-Related Requirements for This Position:

• Emergency Duty: 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.
• Confidentiality: Incumbent may have access to records containing Social Security numbers in the performance of their job duties.

Where You Will Work: Bartow, FL

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida: 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 www.mybenefits.myflorida.com.