BROWARD COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENTOPS LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE - 64857048REFUGEE HEALTHOPEN COMPETITIVE OPPORTUNITY

　　TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION, ALL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY ON THE PEOPLE FIRST JOBSITE. LINK PROVIDED BELOWOPS LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE - 64906959 (myflorida.com)

　　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.

　　DUTIES

　　This position will provide adult vaccines in the Refugee Health Clinic at the Florida Department of Health in Broward County. This position reports directly to the Assistant Community Health Nursing Director. Independently assesses vaccine schedule and administers age-appropriate vaccines in the Refugee Health clinics and outreach events for adults. Provide client education and dissemination of information promoting immunizations and Refugee Health. Order labs and obtain health history for clients. Work in the lab performing phlebotomy as needed.

　　MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

　　Willing to work before, during and/or beyond normal work hours, or days in the event of an emergency? Additionally, emergency duties are inclusive of working in Special Needs Shelters, or performing other emergency duties, but not l limited to responses to or threats involving any disaster, man-made or natural.

　　Licensure as a Practical Nurse (LPN) in accordance with Chapter 464, Florida Statutes or eligible to practice nursing in accordance with Florida Administrative Code 210-8.22 or 8.27.

　　Current LPN licensure in the State of Florida

　　SIX (6) months of nursing practice as an LPN working in a Public Health clinic, Skilled Nursing Facility or hospital care delivery system, or physician's office

　　Proficient in the administration of injectable medications or vaccines for adults or children.

　　PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

　　Work experience as an LPN administering immunizations to adultsWork experience as an LPN working in physician officeWork experience as an LPN using Florida Shots to document vaccines administeredWork experience as an LPN working in Refugee HealthWork experience as an LPN performing phlebotomyFlorida Department of Health Mission, Vision, and Values:

　　Mission:To protect, promote and improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county and community efforts.

　　Vision:To be theHealthiestState in the Nation.

　　Values:

　　Innovation: We search for creative solutions and manage resources wisely.

　　Collaboration: We use teamwork to achieve common goals and solve problems.

　　Accountability: We perform with integrity and respect.

　　Responsiveness: We achieve our mission by serving our customers and engaging our partners.

　　Excellence: We promote quality outcomes through learning and 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. 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, visitwww.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