REGISTERED NURSE SPECIALIST

Company: MyFlorida
Location: Fort Lauderdale
Posted on: January 23, 2023

Job Description:

REGISTERED NURSE SPECIALIST - 64027107 Date: Jan 13, 2023 Location: FORT LAUDERDALE, FL, US, 33315 The State Personnel System is an E-Verify employer. For more information click on our E-Verify Website (http://www.dms.myflorida.com/workforce_operations/human_resource_management/for_job_applicants/e_verify) .Requisition No: 791327 Agency: Department of HealthWorking Title: REGISTERED NURSE SPECIALIST - 64027107Position Number: 64027107 Salary: $60,130.00 Annually Posting Closing Date: 01/25/2023 FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH BROWARD COUNTY REGISTERED NURSE SPECIALIST - 64027107 OPEN COMPETITIVE OPPORTUNITY This position requires you to work on site at one of our facilities located throughout Broward County. 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 Duties and responsibilities are those of a public health nursing position assigned to provide comprehensive public health nursing services in the Family Planning Clinic and Immunization (Adult, Child Infant) Utilizing the public health nursing process, the incumbent will be required to independently assess and administer adult/child immunizations, and independently provide family planning services to women, males and teens utilizing the established standard of care nursing protocols. Provides public health advanced level assessment of health status and health care needs of individuals, families and/or groups of individuals (particularly those with complex and multiple problems and communicable disease) in a variety of settings, including clinics, schools, homes, and other public/community facilities. Provides immunization (Outreach) in a variety of sites in the community as requested and/or needed. Case manage a group of clients diagnosed with abnormal Pap results, Sexually Transmitted Infections, or other identified health conditions. May be required to work during or beyond normal work hours or days in the event of an emergency. Emergency operations functions required of the incumbent include but are not limited to special needs shelters, Red Cross shelters, and/or other functions. Perform other duties as required.Minimum Qualifications:

• Licensure as a Registered Nurse in accordance with Florida Statute 464.
• Experience working as a Registered Nurse in a Hospital, Clinic setting, Public Health, Home Health
• An associate degree or above from an accredited college or university with a major in nursing.
• A valid drivers license free of any major infraction and access to an insured reliable vehicle to be used for work purposes (mileage will be reimbursed).PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
  • RN experience working in womens health
  • RN experience working in pediatrics
  • RN experience in administering immunizations to adults or children
  • RN experience in administering injectable medications
  • RN experience in Electronic Health RecordsFlorida 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: BROWARD COUNTY The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida: Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The States total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including:
  • Annual and Sick Leave benefits;
  • Nine paid holidays and one Personal Holiday each year;
  • State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options;
  • Retirement plan options, including employer contributions (For more information, please click www.myfrs.com );
  • Flexible Spending Accounts;
  • Tuition waivers;
  • And more! For a more complete list of benefits, including monthly costs, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com . 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: http://www.sss.gov 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.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 (http://www.dms.myflorida.com/content/download/97612/566545) . All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement. Nearest Major Market:Fort LauderdaleNearest Secondary Market:Miami

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