OPS REGISTERED NURSE - 64930082

Requisition No: 861573 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: OPS REGISTERED NURSE - 64930082

 Pay Plan: Temp

Position Number: 64930082 

Salary:  $20.56 per hour 

Posting Closing Date: 09/28/2025 

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**OPEN COMPETITIVE**

OPS (Other Personnel Services)

Pending Vacancy

Specific Responsibilities:

This is a professional nurse providing school health services.  This position will function within the scope of practice of a Registered Nurse (RN) in accordance with Florida Statute 464 or eligible to practice nursing in accordance with Florida Administrative Code 210-8.22 or 8.27 but not limited to vaccine and medication administration, development and implementation of care plans, medication training, etc.  This position works under the general supervision of the Nursing Program Specialist/Coordinator (NPSC), Executive Community Health Nursing Director (ECHND), and CHD Administrator.

Performs nursing assessments/health appraisals to identify existing and/or potential health problems.  Identify communicable disease and report to appropriate agencies.  Provides referral with follow-up for any health problems identified through nursing assessments, health appraisals/screenings, including home visits when appropriate.

Provides complex medical procedures and/or training for special needs children/caregivers such as catheterization, tube feedings, etc.  Also assists with bowel and bladder training as needed.  Creates and initiates care plans on students with special needs and with disease processes such as diabetes, ADHD, etc. 

Provides screening programs to include but not limited to vision, hearing, dental, nutrition, communicable disease, growth and development, and hypertension.

Responsible for training volunteers and Health Support Aides and Technicians in correct usage of Audio/Visual equipment, screening techniques, medication training and updates and other training deemed necessary by the NPSC.

Responsible for providing counseling and coordinating health education information, programs/in-services for students, school personnel, parents, and community.

Responsible for monitoring and maintaining updated pertinent health data on student health records, review health records for identification of health problems which may be preventable, communicable, treatable, or may interfere with growth and development or educational achievement.

Monitor immunization status of students as required by Florida Law.

Maintain the school clinic in a professional manner and keep inventory of nursing supplies and equipment.

Responsible for planning and implementation of Health Fair(s) at middle school(s) as requested by NPSC.

Serves as backup Information Custodian for School Health assigned responsibility for maintaining information in accordance with state and federal statutes, rules, and regulations, and DOH policies.

Participates in staff meetings, staff development, and continuing education programs.  Will participate in school Individual Education Plan (IEP) meeting as requested by school district staff and/or NPSC.  Will participate in Safety Committee meetings at schools assigned.

Other duties as requested by supervisor.

*This position works approximately 6.5 hours per day based upon the Holmes County School District Calendar.  Position is a 10-month position and is inactive during Fall, Winter, & Spring Breaks/Holidays, other observed holidays, in-service days, and approximately 8 weeks in the summer.* 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of basic medical terminology.
• Knowledge of basic pharmaceutical terminology and calculations.
• Knowledge of basic computer software and data entry.
• Skill in using medical instruments or testing equipment.
• Skill in calibrating liquid unit dosing equipment and dose exchange systems.
• Skill in taking blood pressure readings.
• Ability to interview students to obtain health information.
• Ability to work independently without direct supervision.
• Ability to follow instructions.
• Ability to keep accurate records.
• Ability to distribute prescribed medications.
• Ability to listen and communicate effectively.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others. 

Minimum Qualifications:

• Required - Licensure as a Registered Nurse
• Required - Driver’s License
• Required - Current CPR certification 

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