OPS REGISTERED NURSE - 64959305

　　Date: Jan 19, 2024

　　Location:

　　SANFORD, FL, US, 32773

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　　Requisition No: 819328

　　Agency: Department of Health

　　Working Title: OPS REGISTERED NURSE - 64959305

　　Pay Plan: Temp

　　Position Number: 64959305

　　Salary: $28 hourly

　　Posting Closing Date: 01/31/2024

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　　FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

　　IN SEMINOLE COUNTY

　　JOB OPPORTUNITY ANNOUNCEMENT

　　OPEN COMPETITIVE

　　Class Title: OPS Registered Nurse

　　Salary: $28.00 an hour

　　Location:Florida Department of Health in Seminole County

　　400 W. Airport Blvd Sanford, FL 32773This is highly confidential and specialized position dedicated to providing nursing services for persons living with HIV/AIDS. This dedicated care position is part of a team that are providing enhanced care coordination services to persons living with HIV in Seminole County. Increase the numbers of persons living with HIV/AIDS who engage and remain engaged in HIV primary-specialty Care, increase the number of persons who obtain insurance and increase the number of persons maintain viral load suppression.

　　Apply nursing principles and techniques in the care and treatment of clients, administer prescribed medications ensuring the Rights of Medication Administration, be sensitive when interviewing clients about a sensitive communicable disease issue such as HIV/AIDS or sexually transmitted disease, utilize nursing protocols in the care of clients, provide client and family education and make appropriate referrals as indicated, evaluates immunization status and administers immunizations per protocol using correct techniques, log administered vaccines into Florida Shots, Health Management System (HMS) and Group Ware – Provide Enterprise System, enter medication refill requests into HMS – Emdeon, Florida Ryan White Portal and place on hold for provider to review and authorize, accurately documents all services provided.

　　Assist with chart reviews and other QA/QI activities to improve clinic functions and to meet DOH-Seminole’s mission statement and goals. Review lab results, consult with providers and provide follow up to those assigned as abnormal or priority especially viral loads and CD4 counts. Assess client’s well-being including but not limited: medication adherence, reasons for missed appointments, housing conditions, transportation., provide and implement clinical recommendations. Provide care coordination especially to newly diagnosed people living with HIV/AIDS. Serve as liaison with team of State Telehealth Providers.

　　Conduct outreach activities for potential clients to educate and promote the availability of services. Incumbent will participate in health fairs, community events and collaborate with providers among other activities.

　　Enter all client encounters – both face to face and by phone into the Health Management System (HMS) and Provide Enterprise System for tracking and reporting purposes. Submits required reports, maintains assigned records, completes/returns all paperwork pertaining to job duties accurately, legibly and in proper order. This would also include timely submittal of timesheets, mileage, and EARS.

　　Actively participate in team meetings or case conferences for the clients to improve assessment and to sustain retention in care. Participate on case discussions and staffing.

　　Maintain appropriate relationships with Key Point of Entry (KPOE) into the healthcare system.

　　This position may be required to work before, during and/or beyond normal work hours or days in the event of an emergency. Emergency duty required includes working in special needs or Red Cross shelters, or performing other emergency duties including, but not limited to, responses to or threats involving any disasters or threat of disaster, man-made or natural. This position will maintain confidentiality and security of records as specified by departmental regulations and laws.

　　Knowledge, skills and abilities, including utilization of equipment, required for the position: Must be bilingual (English/Spanish preferred), terminology, principles and analytical techniques of interviewing; data collection and analysis principles and procedures. Ability to prepare reports, understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures relating to Ryan White, ADAP, State and Local Specialty Care HIV/AIDS Programs, understand and follow legislative policy direction as established in Federal and Florida Statutes; deal with the public in a tactful and courteous manner; work independently, plan, organize and coordinate work assignments, communicate effectively, establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; utilize problem solving techniques and use personal computers.

　　Qualifications:

　　Valid state of Florida Registered Nursing License that is in good standing (with no complaints filed through the Florida Board of Nursing)

　　Verifiable experience working with any of the following programs: Immunizations, Family Planning, STD, HIV/AIDS, School Health, TB/Refugee Health

　　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.

　　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:

　　Florida Department of Health in Seminole County

　　400 W. Airport Blvd, Sanford, FL 32773

　　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 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.

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