Ops Licensed Practical Nurse

Responsibilities

This position provides practical nursing services to clients at the Florida Department of Health in Bay County (DOH Bay) and at other sites under the auspices of DOH Bay. The role includes providing nursing services in clinics, assisting clinicians, nurses, and health support technicians, and ensuring the integrity and confidentiality of data sets under their control.

Serves as the back‑up to the VFC Coordinator, manages vaccine inventory, and orders vaccine supplies.

Interviews clients, collects health data, and records health histories. Assists clinicians and nurses in clinics and, as required, administers medications, treatments, and immunizations according to local protocols.

Provides counseling and education to clients, parents, and guardians regarding immunizations, family planning, STDs, and other public health issues. Administers immunizations to children and adults and provides off‑site immunizations when needed under the supervision of a registered nurse.

Assists health support technicians with vital signs, screening procedures, diagnostic tests, and specimen collection.

Documents assessment information in the patient record using SOAP format when appropriate; documents services, counseling, education, and referrals provided. Completes Employee Activity Records (EARs), timesheets, leave and attendance reports, and other required reports in a timely manner.

Assists with triage and other client services and performs other duties as assigned.

• Must be an independent worker
• Moderate computer skills, including Outlook, Word, and Excel
• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• Must be able to stand for long periods, lift a minimum of 25 pounds, bend, and climb one flight of steps
• Must be able to work with children

• Licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse
• Valid driver's license

• Must be willing to work before, during, and/or beyond normal work hours or days in the event of an emergency, including work in special needs or Red Cross shelters or responses to disasters.

• PANAMA CITY, FL, 32401
• PANAMA CITY, FL, 32404
• PANAMA CITY BEACH, FL, 32407
• PANAMA CITY BEACH, FL, 32408
• PANAMA CITY BEACH, FL, 32413
• PANAMA CITY, FL, 32405
• PANAMA CITY, FL, 32402

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

The position requires a security background check and/or drug screening and participation in direct deposit. All employees are subject to reasonable-suspicion drug testing in accordance with Florida law. Successful completion of a drug test is a condition of employment for safety-sensitive positions.

Applicants must provide a Social Security Number for the background check. Misrepresentations or omissions will disqualify candidates from consideration.

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 or People First Service Center in advance.

For assistance, call the People First Service Center at  Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Eastern time.

All Florida Department of Health positions require the incumbent to be able to learn and communicate effectively, orally and in writing, in English. Candidates who do not meet this requirement will not be considered.

The State of Florida is an EEO employer pursuant to Florida Law, 110.211 F.S.