Ops Registered Nurse - 64918101 - Med Surg
Company: Florida Department of Transportation
Location: Bunnell
Posted on: August 1, 2022
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Job Description:
Ops Registered Nurse - 64918101Requisition No: 679441
Agency: Department of Health
Working Title: OPS REGISTERED NURSE - 64918101
Position Number: 64918101
Salary: $30.00/Hr
Posting Closing Date: 08/10/2022
Job posting - Open Competitive
Your Specific Responsibilities
Clinical and Covid-19 Case Investigator RN Position.
This position requires an active Florida Registered Nursing
License. Under general supervision, interviews, evaluates, and
monitors clients, provides education, guidance and
isolation/quarantine parameters based on Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention (CDC) as well as the Florida Department of
Health in Flagler County recommendations for those individuals who
meet case definition for a confirmed, suspect, or probable case of
a communicable disease.
This position may also include performing as an independent RN in
clinic services; Immunizations (infant, childhood, adolescent,
adult, and travel), Family Planning - nurse issuance, Pregnancy
Testing and Counseling, Contraceptive initiation or appropriate
referral, HIV testing and counseling, Sexually Transmitted Disease
screenings and treatments, Tuberculosis screening and testing,
insulin, epilepsy program, LTBI, Direct Observed Therapy and
general clinic medication issuance. This position may be utilized
to provide nursing support for immunization outreach
clinics/events.
Duties encompass maximizing access to services, and Prenatal/Family
Planning Case management. Nursing services utilize direction and
concepts adhering to the established Florida Nursing Standards per
the Flagler County Health Department protocols, FL- DOH internal
operating procedures and Technical Assistance guidelines, CDC, and
Title X guidelines, working to meet the most current DOH goals.
Application of nursing principles and techniques in the care and
treatment of clients: client assessment, medication issuance,
history collection, counseling clients on the providers'
recommendations, arranging appropriate referrals and testing,
appropriate documentation in the electronic health record, service
data entry and scheduling return appointments. Assesses and
immunize clients as appropriate for specific programs adult,
pediatric and travel programs. Performs and documents vital signs,
venipuncture, fingerstick hemoglobin and glucose testing, urine
testing using the chemistry strip, urine pregnancy testing, vision,
and hearing screens. Assists provider in the exam room for specimen
collection and procedures. Set up, clean-up and restock examination
rooms. Obtains, creates electronic orders, prepares, and packages
laboratory specimens for shipping.
Keeps supervisor abreast of daily clinic activities. Perform daily
employee activity record and time sheet reporting. Mentors'
students to Flagler CHD program. Designated as On Call Nurse.
Participates in workshops, in services, conferences, meetings and
other activities related to public health. Participates in cross
training and staff development activities for career development.
Participates in quality improvement processes and programs.
Performs other job-related duties as delegated by the nursing
supervisor. Participates in record review for quality
assurance.
* Interviews cases to establish the case history.
* Records and establishes the description and timeline of onset of
symptoms and interviews case to determine all possibly exposed
individuals.
* Obtains contact information for each of those individuals.
* Explains information and recommendations regarding isolation and
quarantine parameters, services available to case, and monitors
case for ongoing needs and disease clearance.
* Helps case develop an appropriate plan which may include referral
to another agency or professional.
* Maintains detailed records of cases and assemble these into
periodic reports.
* Data entry and familiarity with computer software programs.
* Answers telephone inquiries involved with contact tracing duties
related to quarantine and monitoring of contacts.
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
Other duties as assigned.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
* Knowledge of scientific methods and principles.
* Knowledge of mathematics and statistics.
* Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
with associates, health agencies, physicians, individuals, and the
public.
* Ability to research, investigate, and report cases of
communicable disease outbreaks.
* Ability to evaluate and interpret epidemiological and statistical
data pertaining to the control of communicable diseases.
* Ability to present information clearly and concisely orally and
in writing.
* Ability to learn and become proficient in the methods of
prevention and control of communicable diseases.
* Ability to use electronic databases and other computer software
packages.
* An understanding of patient confidentiality, including the
ability to conduct interviews without violating confidentiality
(e.g., to those who might overhear their conversations).
* Understanding of the medical terms and principles of exposure,
infection, infectious period, potentially infectious interactions,
symptoms of disease, pre-symptomatic and asymptomatic
infection.
* Excellent and sensitive interpersonal, cultural sensitivity, and
interviewing skills such that they can build and maintain trust
with patients and contacts.
* Basic skills of crisis counseling, and the ability to confidently
refer patients and contacts for further care if needed.
* Resourcefulness in locating patients and contacts who may be
difficult to reach or reluctant to engage in conversation.
* Understanding of when to refer individuals or situations to
medical, social, or supervisory resources.
* Cultural competency appropriate to the local community.
Qualifications: Your Specific Responsibilities
Minimum-
Able to work varied hours and in emergency situations per agency
needs
Active valid license to practice as a registered nurse in
Florida
Previous immunization experience
Valid Driver's License
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:
Bunnell, FL
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.
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.
Nearest Major Market: Palm Coast
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