State of Florida
Location
Vero Beach, FL | United States
Job description
Requisition No: 823937
Agency: Department of Health
Working Title: OPS NURSING PROGRAM SPECIALIST - 64931178
Pay Plan: Temp
Position Number: 64931178
Salary: $35.00 hourly
Posting Closing Date: 03/17/2024
Total Compensation Estimator
Open Competitive
Grant Funded OPS Nursing Program Specialist Position 649931185
Salary: $35.00 per hour
Your Specific Responsibilities:
This is a registered nursing position with responsibilities in the following areas: Nursing, EPI, Immunizations, Outreach services, STI and other areas as assigned. Experience working with diverse racial, ethnical, and socioeconomic populations preferred.
Responsibilities include, but not limited to, providing:
Nursing support in epidemiology department.
Rapid HIV testing in both outreach and clinical setting.
Immunizations
Patient education on Diabetes, Hypertension, Hyperlipidemia, and other chronic diseases in both outreach and clinical setting
Special health screenings as assigned
Nursing care in the Special Needs Shelter during activation during emergencies
Access to confidential records and computer access will be based on the need to know when involved in specific patient’s care, billing activities, ordering prescribed medications or supplies, investigating communicable disease reports, established quality improvement activities, i.e., peer review, records review audits, and investigating complaints.
Uses Knowledge of quality improvement (QI) methods and processes to work with other staff to help identify opportunities for improvement and develop a culture of quality within DOH-Indian River; assists in improvement projects as assigned.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge and experience with educating patients about immunizations and diseases. Ability to support the epidemiology department.
Qualifications:
Minimum:
Florida Department of Health is required to work before, during, and/or beyond normal work hours or days in the event of an emergency. Emergency duty required of the incumbent includes working in special needs shelter or performing other emergency duties including but not limited to, response to or threats involving any disaster or threat of disaster man-made or natural.
Current Florida Registered Nurse license or a multi-state from another compact state.
Basic Life Support certification.
Willing to work occasional flexible hours when needed, including some occasional evenings and weekends.
Valid Florida driver’s license.
Willing to distribute information on family planning (including emergency contraceptives)/HIV/Sexually transmitted diseases and other health related topics to pregnant and parenting adolescents and adults.
Florida Department of Health Mission, Vision, and Values:
Mission:
To protect, promote & improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county & community efforts.
Vision:
To be the Healthiest State in the Nation.
Values:
I nnovation: We search for creative solutions and manage resources wisely.
C ollaboration: We use teamwork to achieve common goals & solve problems.
A ccountability: We perform with integrity & respect.
R esponsiveness: We achieve our mission by serving our customers & engaging our partners.
E xcellence: We promote quality outcomes through learning & continuous performance improvement.
Where You Will Work:
1900 27th Street. Vero Beach, FL 32960
The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:
Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. As an OPS employee, the benefits below are available:
State of Florida 401(a) FICA Alternative Plan (mandatory).
Participation in state group insurance (upon meeting eligibility requirements. Consult with People First and/or the serving HR office).
Workers’ Compensation (mandatory, if needed).
Reemployment Assistance (Unemployment Compensation) (mandatory, if needed).
Deferred Compensation (voluntary).
Employee Assistance Program (voluntary).
And more!
For a more complete list of benefits, including monthly costs, visit .
Please be advised:
Your responses to qualifying questions for this position must be verifiable by documentation provided through the electronic application process.
This position requires a security background check and/or drug screening and participation in direct deposit. Any misrepresentations or omissions will disqualify you from employment consideration. Note: You will be required to provide your Social Security Number (SSN) in order to conduct this background check Successful completion of a drug test is a condition of employment for safety-sensitive positions.
Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion unless they are registered with the Selective Services System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS. For more information, please visit the SSS website:
If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida. Your current retirement benefits may be canceled, suspended or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement.
The successful candidate will be required to complete the Form I-9 and that information will be verified using the E-Verify system. E-Verify is operated by the Department of Homeland Security in partnership with the Social Security Administration to verify employment eligibility.
Incumbents may be required to perform emergency duty before, during, and/or beyond normal work hours or days.
The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.
Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-877-562-7287). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.
The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.
Florida has the third largest population of veterans in the nation with more than 1.5 million service men and women. The Florida Department of Health (department) is committed to serving members of the United States Armed Forces, veterans and their families by encouraging them to apply for vacancies that fit their area of knowledge and/or expertise. Through the Department's VALOR program, which expedites licensing for military veterans, the Department also waives initial licensing and application fees for military veterans who apply for a health care professional license within 60 months of an honorable discharge. These initiatives help ensure that the transition from military service into the workforce is as smooth as possible and reflects our appreciation for the dedication devoted to protecting our country.
The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.
Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.
The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.
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