Ops Registered Nurse

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Requisition No:870321

Agency:
Department of Health

Working Title:

OPS REGISTERED NURSE -

• Provides direct services to clients including immunizations and education
• Counsel clients on basic health promotion and risk behaviors, including but not limited to communicable disease control
• Completes assignments and functions independently
• Follows policies and procedures, including standing orders
• Meets productivity expectations for this position
• Documents all observations and actions accurately utilizing the electronic record, and the Florida Shots Registry
• Complies with HIPAA guidelines and the Florida Department of Health's Information Security Policy ensuring client information is secure 100% of the time
• Performs other duties as required
• Attends staff meetings as required
• Attends training for personal and professional growth
• Meets annual training requirements

• Knowledge of patient confidentiality laws
• Strong verbal communication and listening skills
• Independent problem‑solving skills
• Skill in using a personal computer
• Ability to prioritize responsibilities
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
• Ability to work effectively and cooperatively with others
• Ability to manage diverse situations
• Use multiple computer programs and software such as Microsoft office to retrieve and/or input data.

Minimum

• Clear and active license in the State of Florida to practice as a registered nurse, FL Statute 464
• Current valid Florida Driver’s License or able to obtain one within 30 days of employment
• Access to private transportation and willing to travel to other locations and provide coverage as needed

Preferred

• At least one year of experience working in a public health environment
• Experience giving adult and children’s vaccinations
• At least one year of experience working as a Registered Nurse

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:

• Innovation:
  We search for creative solutions and manage resources wisely.
• Collaboration:
  We use teamwork to achieve common goals & solve problems.
• Accountability:
  We perform with integrity & respect.
• Responsiveness:
  We achieve our mission by serving our customers & engaging our partners.
• Excellence:
  We promote quality outcomes through learning & continuous performance improvement.

Department of Health in Pinellas County, St. Petersburg location

205 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr St N
St. Petersburg, FL 33701

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)

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://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..gov

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