OPS REGISTERED NURSE - 64936202

Requisition No: 843978 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: OPS REGISTERED NURSE - 64936202

 Pay Plan: Temp

Position Number: 64936202 

Salary:  $33.00 per hour 

Posting Closing Date: 01/17/2025 

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This is an Other Personnel Service (OPS) Registered Nurse position with the Department of Health in Lee County.

 

This is a OPS RN position under the supervision of the Nursing Program Specialist with the Florida Department of Health in Lee County. The incumbent provides public health nursing services for clients in FDOH -Lee clinics. This position is classified as a sensitive position. Incumbent handles protected health information on a need to know basis following Department of Health, HIPAA and Information Security and privacy policy. Employee abides by State/Federal laws governing health information. Responsible to maintain confidentiality, security, privacy and integrity of protected health information. This position has access to the following information sets: Medical Records, Laboratory Reports, Immunizations, and the electronic health records system. 

 

CLINIC SERVICES: 

 

Promotes and maintains health of individuals, families, and the community through appropriate preventative and rehabilitative measures. Provides comprehensive nursing in all FDOH Lee clinics and community settings as warranted. These services include: childhood and adult immunizations, reproductive health services, counseling/testing, health screening, health education, referrals and follow-up of the referrals, timely and thorough documentation, and collection of laboratory specimens.

 

SUPPORT SERVICES: 

 

Maintains comprehensive quality records, collects and reports pertinent data to advanced practice registered nurses and physicians; provides appropriate case follow-up; participates in case conferences; confers with other professionals; formulates and evaluates care plans, assists in record reviews; recognizes and understands the changes in the community and nursing practice which affects community health unit programs/plans; serves as staff advisor to student affiliates and new staff nurses. 

 

Assists with health fairs, community organizations, and specific public health events as requested. Prepares reports or other required data within specified time frames. Attends pertinent conferences as requested or permitted. 

 

Performs other miscellaneous related duties as required. Prepares biweekly leave/attendance records and daily employee activity records (EARs). 

 

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

• Knowledge of nursing and public health principles, practices and techniques. 
• Knowledge of human anatomy and physiology. 
• Knowledge of community resources. 
• Knowledge of correct spelling, punctuation & grammar usage 
• Knowledge of standard business formats & styles for letters & business forms 
• Skill in operating a personal computer 
• Ability to administer medications. 
• Ability to provide preventive health care and treatment to groups. 
• Ability to assist in planning and conducting a variety of training activities. 
• Ability to work with patients having a variety of physical problems. 
• Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments. 
• Ability to communicate effectively. 
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others. 
• Ability to teach health care.