REGISTERED NURSE SPECIALIST - 64028357
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Date: Dec 19, 2024
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The State Personnel System is an E-Verify employer. For more information click on our E-Verify Website ( .
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Requisition No: 841657
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Agency: Department of Health
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Working Title: REGISTERED NURSE SPECIALIST - 64028357
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Pay Plan: Career Service
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Position Number: 64028357
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Salary: $60,000.00 - $70,000.00
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Posting Closing Date: 12/29/2024
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Job posting category: Open Competitive.
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Your Specific Responsibilities:
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This employee Is an experienced Registered Nurse Specialist, who applies nursing principles and techniques in the care and treatment of clients in public health settings and on home visits if applicable. Conducts specialty clinics as indicated. Works under the direction of the Assistant Community Health Nursing Director. The incumbent will rotate to other clinical sites and programs within DOH-Lake as the primary registered nurse for the HIV/AIDS program. This employee will interview and counsel clients, obtains pertinent medical history, assesses client's health status, immunization status, evaluate needs and performs necessary clinical testing. Educates clients in specific health needs, medications, and vaccines. Assist the provider as needed and conduct exit interviews to assure continuity of care and client understanding of education and counseling providing during the clinical visit.
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Performs all necessary nursing functions in support of the HIV/AIDS clinical program at the Florida Department of Health in Lake County including coordination of medical and preventative services for clients based on need and evidence-based guidelines. Monitor and follow up of benchmarks for client's on-going medical and treatment plan such as compliance with labs, medication, and primary and specialty care referral appointments. Provides education and counseling of health principals and risk behaviors, adherence, nutrition, and prevention. Enters all client information into clinical databases including referrals, follow-up, and clinical visit documentation to ensure continuity of care.
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Maintains proper and necessary records of each client in all electronic health record databases including monitoring and follow up of abnormal test results facilitating referrals to other health care and/or social agencies to assist with services and treatment various medical issues. Ensures completion of all clinic visits components in all Electronic Health Record Systems to include but not limited to medications, vaccines, education components, and referral documentation. Reviews and logs medical records from outside providers, creates progress notes to document telephone calls for follow-up on client activities. Demonstrates skill in use of medical equipment, knowledge of infectious disease specific laboratory tests and the administration of prescribed medications specific to STD/HIV treatments as ordered.
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Conducts nurse clinic under the direction of the clinical provider. Administers immunizations, medications, and treatments within the established CHD protocols. Inputs in Fl Shots as vaccines are given and ensures input into EMS. Responsible every day to examine and assure compliance with HMS and Florida Shots and the inventory corresponds at 100%. Maintains knowledge of immunizations for adults and children. Ensures that all medications and inventory logs are at 100%, daily. Maintain an accurate medical supply inventory. Responsible daily, to enter into medical inventory book, all medications and vaccines issued, scan medications out as appropriate and to be at 100% compliance daily.
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Participates in Clinical Quality Management processes related to STD/HIV related issues for residents within DOH-Lake. Participates in approve program specific STD/HIV meetings and conferences.
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Other duties as assigned.
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Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
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Customer Service, Computer Programs-Data Entry, Use of Excel, Word, Outlook, use of Fax, and Copier.
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Qualifications:
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Minimum –
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Willing to work before, during, and/or beyond normal work hours or days in the event of an emergency. This may include working in a special needs or Red Cross shelter, or performing other emergency duties including, but not limited to, responses to or threats involving any disaster or threat of disaster, man-made or natural.
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Have a current Florida Registered Nursing License or a multi-state RN License from another compact state.An official license is needed to confirm your qualifications for this position.
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Haveverifiable experience working as a registered nurse.
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Preferred –
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Florida Department of Health Mission, Vision, and Values:
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Mission:
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To protect, promote & improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county & community efforts.
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Vision:
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To be the Healthiest State in the Nation.
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Values:
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I nnovation: We search for creative solutions and manage resources wisely.
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C ollaboration: We use teamwork to achieve common goals & solve problems.
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A ccountability: We perform with integrity & respect.
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R esponsiveness: We achieve our mission by serving our customers & engaging our partners.
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E xcellence: We promote quality outcomes through learning & continuous performance improvement.
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Where You Will Work:
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Umatilla, FL
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The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:
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Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State’s total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including:
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Annual and Sick Leave benefits
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Nine paid holidays and one Personal Holiday each year
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State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options
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Retirement plan options, including employer contributions
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Please be advised:
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Your responses to qualifying questions for this position must be verifiable by documentation provided through the electronic application process.
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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.
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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:
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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.
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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.
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Incumbents may be required to perform emergency duty before, during, and/or beyond normal work hours or days.
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The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.
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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.
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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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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.
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The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.
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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.
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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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VETERANS’ PREFERENCE. Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clickinghere ( . All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.
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Location:
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UMATILLA, FL, US, 32784
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Nearest Major Market:Orlando