OPS LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE - 64906084

Requisition No: 838755 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: OPS LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE - 64906084

 Pay Plan: Temp

Position Number: 64906084 

Salary:  $26.54 Hourly 

Posting Closing Date: 10/18/2024 

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FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH BROWARD COUNTY

OPS LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE - 64906084

PUBLIC HEALTH- IMMUNIZATION 

OPEN COMPETITIVE OPPORTUNITY

 

This position requires you to work on site at one of our facilities located throughout Broward County.

 

This is an OPS (Other Personal Services) positions and as such no paid time off is offered. Health benefits will be offered for full-time employment.  OPS employees are eligible to participate in a deferred compensation plan.

We request that all applications be completed with People First - no faxed or mailed applications to the agency. Experience, education, and/or training used to meet the minimum qualifications and in response to the qualifying questions must be verifiable through information contained in your application. 
When completing the online application, all gaps of employment or education greater than 90 days starting from high school must be explained (approximate date, month, and year) identifying company name or if unemployed. Incomplete applications will not be considered.  

 

DUTIES

This position will provide direct nursing care in an Immunization Clinic at the Florida Department of Health in Broward County.  Position reports directly to the Senior Community Health Nursing Supervisor. Position will Independently assess vaccine schedule and administers age-appropriate CDC recommended vaccines to infants, children and adults in the clinic and outreach events when assigned. Provide client education and dissemination of information promoting immunizations. 

 

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of nursing principles and techniques.
• Knowledge of human anatomy and physiology.
• Knowledge of Immunization practices and administration of vaccines to infants, children, and adult
• Knowledge in assisting clinician with medical procedures.
• Knowledge in preparing exam rooms for medical procedures.
• Knowledge in Storage and Handling of vaccines

• Skill in computer use.
• Ability to demonstrate manual dexterity.
• Ability to administer injectable medications.
• Ability to work with patients.
• Ability to interpret and follow medical instructions.
• Ability to observe patient for signs symptoms related to adverse reactions.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

      1. Willing to work before, during and/or beyond normal work hours, or days in the event of an emergency. 

       2. Current Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in accordance with Chapter 464, Florida Statutes or eligible to practice nursing in accordance with Florida Administrative Code 210-8.22 or 8.27.

       3. Six (6) months of nursing practice as a LPN working in a Public Health clinic, Skilled Nursing Facility or hospital care delivery system, or physician’s office.

       4. Six (6) months or more working as LPN administering injectable medications.

       5. Willing to work one (1) late evening. 

       6. Bilingual, fluent in English/Spanish or English/Creole

 

 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Work experience as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) administering immunizations to infants, children, or adults.
2. Work experience as a LPN working in Pediatric Medical Office.
3. Work experience as a LPN working in Public Health.
4. Work experience as a LPN using Electronic Health Records.

 

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 & engaging our partners.

E xcellence: We promote quality outcomes through learning & continuous performance improveme