Ops Registered Nurse

Working Title:

OPS REGISTERED NURSE -

This is a "pool" announcement and applicants will not be considered after 6 months.

Your Specific Responsibilities:

• Employee will provide basic nursing services as allowed by RN scope of practice to students under the direct and/or indirect supervision of the Community Health Nursing Supervisor.
• Following Brevard County Health Department and Brevard Public Schools guidelines administers first aid, daily medications, and emergency medications to students and/or staff as requested and ordered by a physician.
• Organize and assist with state mandated health screenings such as hearing/vision, scoliosis, and body mass index.
• Maintains clean health unit/work area and does periodic inventory of medical supplies needed.
• Maintains accurate and timely records/documentation of all work performed.
• Establishes and maintains good working relationships with all staff members.
• Employee will assist the health screening team with implementing/scheduling all health screenings for school district students in State mandated grade levels.
• Attend School Health in-services as scheduled, complete mandated training, accurately submit timesheet and mileage in a timely fashion, accurately submit Daily Report in a timely fashion.
• Performs related work as required.
• May be required to work before, during and/or beyond normal work hours or days in the event of an emergency.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Utilization of equipment:
  Computer (email, attachments), print, fax and telephone skills and data entry knowledge.
• Ability to keep accurate records; ability to document utilizing electronic records.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to effectively communicate with others through speech and writing.
• Ability to work with children and adolescents.

Qualifications:

Minimum:

• Florida RN license or a multi-state Registered Nursing License from another compact state
• Must be able to acquire CPR and First Aid Certification prior to on-boarding.
• Experience working in a medical setting.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• Must have transportation in order to travel to Brevard Public Schools in Brevard County, FL.
• Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.

Preferred:

• Experience working in a Pediatric medical setting.

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:

• State of Florida 401(a) FICA Alternative Plan (mandatory)
• Participation in state group insurance
• Workers’ Compensation (mandatory, if needed)
• Reemployment Assistance (Unemployment Compensation) (mandatory, if needed)

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.