OPS REGISTERED NURSE - 64853333

Requisition No: 838876 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: OPS REGISTERED NURSE - 64853333

 Pay Plan: Temp

Position Number: 64853333 

Salary:  $27 hr 

Posting Closing Date: 10/15/2024 

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Open Competitive

OPS REGISTERED NURSE

$27.00 PER HOUR

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH IN LEON

TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA

Your Specific Responsibilities

Job Description

This nursing position is responsible for specialized school health services at assigned schools and requires independent problem solving using nursing judgement and skills within parameters established by law and policy. The position acts as a liaison between Leon County Health Department (LCHD), the school, the student, the parent/guardian, and the medical community. The position is supervised by a School Health Nursing Director.

 

Case Management

Provide in-person and remote case management for students' medical management plans, ensuring physicians' orders are followed as directed by health aides and school staff. Review various logs (medication, daily, and individual) for accuracy and timeliness. Review all care provided by health aides, to ensure that established plans are followed, and to assess medical data to make any recommendations for changes to the student’s medical provider.

 

Stakeholder Training & Education

Provide individual, child-specific training and field trip training to district staff, including Level II diabetic care and medication administration. Teach health classes in growth & development, hygiene, dental care, sun safety, nutrition, and other health topics as requested. Assist in developing and implementing program planning and services, curriculum changes to in-service classes, and evaluation techniques for same. Speak and present as requested at parent teacher organization and staff meetings on requested health topics.

 

Annual Screenings

Conduct annual health screenings each school year at elementary, middle, and charter schools. Document notifications to school officials and efforts to notify parents/guardians of screening failures identified. Train and supervise volunteer and district employees, as assigned, to complete tasks. Obtain care in the case of homelessness. Make referrals for appropriate care to meet requirements, and/or provide assistance to social work managers for students requiring further referrals.

 

Individual Health Care Plans

Develop and implement individual health care plans. Serve as the health expert for child study team, individualized education program (IEP) development, and 504 plans. Act as liaison for Department of Health (DOH) in Leon, the school, the student, the parent/guardian, and the medical community.

 

Inventory Management

Ensure subordinates accurately inventory all medications in the clinic on a monthly basis, through direct observation, one-on-one meetings, and audits. Oversee ordering, inventory, maintenance, storage, and usage of first aid and related health supplies and equipment. 

 

Other related duties as assigned by supervisor

 

Required Knowledge, skills and abilities, including utilization of equipment, required for the position:

Knowledge of nursing principles, practices, and techniques. Knowledge of human anatomy and physiology. Ability to participate in the planning and implementing of treatment for patients. Ability to work with patients having a variety of physical or emotional problems. Ability to observe patients’ reactions to medications. Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments. Ability to communicate effectively. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.  

 

Qualifications

Licensure/registration/certification requirements:

Registered Professional Nursing License: Florida Statute 464

 

Florida Department of Health Mission, Vision, and Values:

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:

I nnovation: We search for creative solutions and manage resources wisely.

C ollaboration: We use teamwork to achieve common goals & solve problems.

A ccountability: We perform with integrity & respect.

R esponsiveness: We achieve our mission by serving our customers & enga