REGISTERED NURSE - 64066776

Requisition No: 868540 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: REGISTERED NURSE - 64066776

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 64066776 

Salary:  $60,320.00 Annual 

Posting Closing Date: 02/03/2026 

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Job posting category (Open Competitive)

Your Specific Responsibilities:

This is a Career Service, professional nursing position Dixie, Gilchrist and Levy County. This position in headquartered at the Levy County Health Department. This position reports directly to and is supervised by the Registered Nursing Consultant.

Clinical Care: Provides comprehensive nursing services including, but not limited to: patient histories, vital signs, phlebotomy, obtaining urine specimens for various tests, obtaining capillary and venous blood samples.  Provides immunizations according to CDC guidelines and protocols.  Performs screenings such as hearing, vision, height, and weight.  Issues medications under nurse protocols or physician/ARNP direction.  Provides patient health education and counseling.  Assists medical providers in the clinics and with procedures.  Assures accurate and complete medical record documentation in Electronic Health Record format.  Assures patient care and work areas are maintained in a safe and orderly fashion.  Provides triage of patient needs and determines appropriate follow-up.  Reports immediately to the Nursing Director or Assistant Nursing Director, any areas of concern.

Health Education: While conducting clinics, this position provides health education and counseling for clients, maintains treatment records along with interpreting physician orders and recommendations, maintains a knowledge base concerning all Public Health Programs such as but not limited to: Chronic Disease, Tuberculosis, and Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Epidemiology, HIV and Immunizations. Performs advanced and extended functions in specialized areas such as Family Planning, Pediatrics and Immunzations, within guidelines of RN Protocols and within scope of practice. 

 Lab: Back up to Lab.  Responsible to ensure all lab specimens are labeled and appropriate lab forms are ready for pick-up by courier daily and for collection of lab slips (with results), handled per protocol of medical provider who ordered tests.

 Referrals and Chart reviews: Follows policies regarding medical referrals and assists providers as requested.   Provides ongoing review of medical charts per Quality Assurance guidelines, reviewing 4 charts per provider monthly.  Results will be shared with clinical team and corrective actions taken

EPI: Completes Rabies investigation training and assists with investigation Animal Bite Reports as they relate to potential need to Prophylaxis and medical follow up.  Follows guidelines in the Animal Bite Compendium and orders from Medical Director or provider.  Ensures clients complete their treatment plans and documents care in HMS.

This position will float to cover Dixie and Gilchrist County Health Departments to cover clinics as needed.

Performs other duties as requested by supervisor.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of Nursing principles and techniques; Human anatomy and physiology; Basic computer skills and programs. Use of medical equipment and instruments used in providing nursing care. Demonstrate manual dexterity in providing nursing care; Administer medications and treatments; Work with clients; Assist physician in providing medical care; Interpret and follow medical instructions; Observe clients’ symptoms and reaction to treatment; Plan, organize and coordinate work assignments; Communicate effectively; Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

Qualifications:

Minimum - Willing to work before, during, and/or beyond normal work hours or days in the event of an emergency. This may include working in a special needs or Red Cross shelter, 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. This position is a full-time, in-office position.  Willing to physically come in the office to perform the duties & responsibilities of the positions. Registered Nurse license to practice in Florida. Basic computer skills. Reliable transportation and willing to travel between Dixie, Gilchrist and Levy County Health Departments.

Preferred – Phlebotomy experience. Two years experience in the public health setting. Skilled in electronic health record documentation.

Florida Department of Health Mission, Vision, and Values:

Mission:

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