SENIOR LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE - 64066736

Requisition No: 855558 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: SENIOR LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE - 64066736

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 64066736 

Salary:  $44,000.00 to $47,500.00 

Posting Closing Date: 07/01/2025 

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FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH - OPEN COMPETITIVE OPPORTUNITY 

Position Title Senior Licensed Practical Nurse, Position Number: 64066736

Your Specific Responsibilities:

The incumbent is part of a global public health organization and is expected to support the Florida Department of Health in Clay 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.

 

The incumbent is expected to promote innovation by searching for creative solutions and managing resources wisely. They are expected to collaborate through teamwork to achieve common goals and solve problems. The incumbent is expected to be accountable and perform with integrity and respect. They are expected to be responsive by serving our customers and engaging our partners. Finally, the incumbent is expected to perform with excellence by promoting quality outcomes though learning and continuous performance improvement.

 

Duties involve:

Lab Services:

 

• Collects blood specimens (Venous and finger sticks/heel sticks) on adult and pediatric patients following laboratory procedures and universal precautions.
• Prepare and submit samples to various laboratories.
• Perform variety of standard laboratory tests as directed, following clearly defined lab procedures, including but not limited to pregnancy test, In house labs – such as rapid HIV, and RPR testing, urine tests.
• As assigned performs audits and prepares reports of lab results and lab activities.
• Document laboratory results in the Electronic Medical Record as needed.
• Verifies receipt of specimens sent to external labs.
• Complies with all lab certification requirements.
• Support clinic operations by helping in text messaging or notification for STD clients and HIV test counseling.
• Orient clinical staff to lab operations.
• Percepts clinical staff in learning venipuncture skills.
• Attend meetings and seminars to further knowledge in technical advancement of lab tests.
• Perform other related duties as assigned and within the realm of the classifications of License Practical Nurse (LPN).
• Perform waved lab tests as ordered.
• Prepare specimens for pick-up.
• Complete all documentation required related to lab work.
• Maintain lab area cleanliness including sterilization of clinical equipment.

 

Immunization:

• Completes data entry into Florida Shots
• Administers required and/or recommended vaccinations as needed to infants through adults
• Assists with vaccine inventory.
• Produce Florida Shots reports as requested.
• Program thermometers, monitor temperatures and complete reports on vaccine refrigerators and freezers as requested.
• Pack vaccines for transport.
• Certifies Immunization records, 680’s.
• Accepts delegation to do religious exemptions, 681’s.
• Prepares immunization history and inform when next vaccines are due
• Completes vaccine reminder calls, emails, and letters as assigned.
• Update Florida Shots record related to active or inactivated client.

 

 

Professional Development:

• Attend staff conferences, in-services education programs and seminars to further professional knowledge and

        as required for professional license.

• You may be required to have access to a privately-owned automobile to perform duties such as attending meetings or trainings.  You will be reimbursed for this travel