• Job Description

  Req#: 853728

  Requisition No: 853728

  Agency: Department of Health

  Working Title: SENIOR REGISTERED NURSE - 64084827

  Pay Plan: Career Service

  Position Number: 64084827

  Salary: 67,981.68

  Posting Closing Date: 06/03/2025

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  Open Competitive

  Your Specific Responsibilities:

  This is an independent Registered Nurse position assigned primarily to a clinic area under the direct supervision of the Community Health Nursing Supervisor. This position works in a clinical setting but may require fieldwork. Ensures that data set (s) under this position’s responsibilities are available to those who need to know and protects the integrity of assigned dataset(s) and assists the Security Coordinator as needed to comply with policies and procedures described in Security Policy 3 - areas of responsibilities.

  CLINIC SERVICES: Promotes and maintains health of individuals, families, and community through appropriate preventative and rehabilitative measures, provides comprehensive nursing in Immunization Clinic, Integrated Clinic (Family Planning/Title X, Primary Care, Improved Pregnancy Outcome Program, and Sterilization Referral Clinic) and Sexually Transmitted Disease Clinic. These services include childhood and adult immunizations, growth, and development monitoring, assessing of vital signs, counseling, health screening, health education, referrals, and follow-up of the referrals, maintaining quality records in the clinic or community setting, and collecting of laboratory specimen. Precept’s students/residents and trains new staff as requested by supervisor. Acts as a Positive role model to other Escambia CHD staff. Assists with other clinic duties as assigned.

  SUPPORT SERVICES: Maintains comprehensive quality records, collects and reports pertinent data to nursing and department supervisors and physicians; provides appropriate case follow-up; participates in case conferences; confers with other professionals; formulates and evaluates care plans, assists in record reviews and QI projects: recognizes and understands the changes in the community and nursing practice which affects community health unit programs/plans; serves as a staff advisor to student affiliates and new nurses. Follow the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) Vaccine Storage and handling guidelines and assist with Vaccine monitoring and inventory duties.

  OTHER RELATED DUTIES: Other related duties, which may include clinic and emergency assignments as required.

  Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • Knowledge of nursing and public health principles, practices, and techniques.

  • Knowledge of human anatomy and physiology.

  • Knowledge of community resources.

  • Ability to administer medications.

  • Ability to provide preventive health care and treatment to groups.

  • Ability to assist in planning and conducting a variety of training activities.

  • Ability to work with patients having a variety of physical problems.

  • Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.

  • Ability to communicate effectively.

  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

  • Ability to teach basic health care.

  • Proficient with computers (i.e. Word, Excel, ect.).

  Qualifications: Currently hold an active Florida RN license or multistate license from another Compact State.

  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: 1295 West Fairfield Drive; Pensacola, FL 32501

  The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:

  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:

  · 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.

  All Florida Department of Health positions require the incumbent to be able to learn and communicate effectively, orally and in writing, in English. Applicants who do not meet this requirement will not be considered.

  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 clicking here. All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.

• About the company

  Florida (/ˈflɒrɪdə/, Spanish pronunciation: ) is a state located in the southeastern region of the United States.

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