OPS LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE - 64857815

Requisition No: 866237 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: OPS LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE - 64857815

 Pay Plan: Temp

Position Number: 64857815 

Salary:  $22.78 per hour 

Posting Closing Date: 12/21/2025 

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Thank you for your interest in career opportunities with the Florida Department of Health in Highlands County. If you are looking to establish a successful career in Public Health, you have come to the right place. Many of our innovative and successful health programs are recognized throughout Florida. We hope you decide to join our team! Applicants will be contacted directly if selected for an interview.

 

The incumbent is part of a global public health organization and is expected to support the Florida Department of Health in Highlands County in its mission to protect, promote and improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county and community efforts and its efforts and its vision To be the Healthiest State in the Nation. Furthermore, the incumbent is expected to incorporate the agency values of Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Responsiveness and Excellence in all aspects of their work.

 

Your Specific Responsibilities:

This is an OPS, Licensed Practical Nurse position, an employee of the Highlands County Health Department, who represents the agency and its mission and values. This position will work as an OPS Licensed Practical Nurse within the Highlands County School District. This position work schedule will run concurrent with the ten (10) month school calendar for the Highlands County Public School System. The incumbent is part of the organization and is expected to promote cooperation, courtesy, and teamwork in a diverse environment. This position is classified as a sensitive position. Incumbent handles protected health information on a need-to-know basis following Department of Health Information security and Privacy Policy and Procedures. Employee abides by State/Federal laws governing health information. This is a position which may require coverage at other locations including evening hours as mandated by the Supervisor or designee. Refers to and utilizes DOH 50-10-05 Information Security and Privacy Policy as needed.

 

Health Room (Clinic): 1. Observes and assesses students and provides comfort measures. 2. Reports health trends and problems or changes in health status to the supervising nurse for a complete nursing assessment. 3. Assists/performs basic first aid and CPR for students and staff. 4. Records health room services on approved log or computer program, and as appropriate, in student’s cumulative health record. 5. Makes parental contact for ill or injured students. 6. Administers medications as prescribed and monitors students receiving medications. 7.  Maintains documentation of medication administration according to policy. 8. Maintains a clean and orderly health room and orders needed supplies. 9. Collects data in computer system to accurately reflect all services provided in the health room by self or other providers and reports data regularly according to school health and DOH policies. Documents health services according to accepted medical documentation standards in student record and Health Office Electronic record. 10. Performs specialized procedures within scope of practice of a LPN License and as delegated by the RN.

 

Health Screenings: 1. Performs screenings, vision, hearing, scoliosis and BMI, as required by school health policy and state mandates. Assist RN to perform rescreens of students who fail screen as needed. 2. Records results in students’ cumulative health record. 3. Makes referrals for abnormal findings to parents. Keeps accurate record of referrals made, number of follow-ups and outcomes. Informs supervising nurse of progress with referrals.

 

Case Management:  1. Assists the supervising nurse with case management of students with health-related problems. May make follow-up telephone calls. Keeps supervising nurse informed about all case management activities. 2. Refers suspected child abuse, pregnant teens, possible substance abuse, suicidal discussion, students with emotional problems and any other non-routine incidents directly to administration and