OPS LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE - 64955384

Requisition No: 823237 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: OPS LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE - 64955384

 Pay Plan: Temp

Position Number: 64955384 

Salary:  $18.00- $20 hourly 

Posting Closing Date: 11/06/2024 

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Thank you for your interest in career opportunities with the Florida Department of Health in Polk 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 if part of a global public health organization and is expected to support the Florida Department of Health in Polk 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 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. 

 

This position will require travel throughout Polk County. Will work in primarily at the Haines City Clinic. Will be required to work at various immunization outreaches  and assist other clinics as needed.

 

Your Specific Responsibilites:

This position is for a Licensed Practical Nurse at the Haines City Clinic, whose priority functions will be (1) Providing childhood/adult immunizations 2) Maintain proper storage and handling of vaccines per Health Department policy and procedures 3) Provide counseling and teaching information regarding administered vaccines to client and/or client’s parent/legal guardian. 4) Assist in other clinic programs (OB, Family Planning, STD and Adult Health) to provide services to clients under the direction of a Registered Nurse, licensed Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner, and/or Physician in the clinic settings;

 

IMMUNIZATIONS:

• Provide assessment and administration of immunizations, according to CDC and VFC protocol for pediatric clients and adult clients.
• Assess, educate and administer adult/childhood immunizations, according to protocol for clients of all ages.
• Provide counseling and teaching information regarding administered vaccines to client and/or client’s parent/legal guardian.
• Maintain proper storage and handling of vaccines per Health Department policy and procedures.
• Accurately complete “Immunization Clinic Record/Signature Card’ and all other documentation required per Health Department policy and procedures for vaccines administered.
• Entry of immunization history and immunizations given into Florida Shots.
• Order vaccines as needed, check expiration dates on vaccines and rotate as needed.
• Responsible for monitoring temperature controls with notation on appropriate logs for refrigerator and freezer per protocol.
• Handling, ordering, inventory and usage monitoring in accordance with Department of Health Policy 350-8-12
• Serves as a resource leader for public and private sector vaccine providers (i.e., answers questions concerning vaccine recommendations, schedules, administration along with inventory and storage and handling issues) to improve immunization rates.

 

CLINIC:

• Interview and assist providers with clients with specific medical problems or routine health care needs.
• Assist ARNP and physician with examinations and medical procedures for clients.
• Perform routine diagnostic tests, procedures such as taking/recording temperature, pulse,