OPS LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE - 64906977

Requisition No: 838445 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: OPS LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE - 64906977

 Pay Plan: Temp

Position Number: 64906977 

Salary:  $26.54 Hourly 

Posting Closing Date: 10/09/2024 

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FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH -CHD BROWARD COUNTY

OPS LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE - 64906977

IMMUNIZATION OUTREACH PROGRAM

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.

 

DESCRIPTION

This position will provide advanced, comprehensive public health nursing services and immunization in the Community Health Outreach Department utilizing the public health nursing process, the incumbent will be required to independently conduct, coordinate, and monitor for quality control and assurance. Position reports directly to the Operations & Management Consultant II. Independently assess vaccine schedule and administers age-appropriate vaccines in clinics and outreach events.

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 children and adult.
• Skilled in phlebotomy.
• Skilled in assisting clinician with medical procedures.
• Skilled in preparing exam rooms for medical procedures.
• Skill in the use of medical equipment and instruments used in providing nursing care.
• 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 patients' symptoms and reactions to treatment.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION OR REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS

This occupation requires licensure as a Practical Nurse in accordance with Chapter 464, Florida Statutes or eligibility to practice nursing in accordance with Florida Administrative Code 210-8.22 or 8.27.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: