OPS REGISTERED NURSE - 64856380

State of Florida • Saint Petersburg, FL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

OPS Registered Nurse: Immunization Outreach

Your Specific Responsibilities:

Provides direct services to clients including immunizations and education
Counsel clients on basic health promotion and risk behaviors, including but not limited to communicable disease control
Completes assignments and functions independently
Follows policies and procedures, including standing orders
Meets productivity expectations for this position
Documents all observations and actions accurately utilizing the electronic record, and the Florida Shots Registry
Complies with HIPAA guidelines and the Florida Department of Health's Information Security Policy ensuring client information is secure 100% of the time
Performs other duties as required
Keeps supervisor informed
Attends staff meetings as required
Attends training for personal and professional growth
Meets annual training requirements

Requirements

• Knowledge of patient confidentiality laws
• Strong verbal communication and listening skills
• Independent problem-solving skills
• Skill in using a personal computer
• Ability to prioritize responsibilities
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
• Ability to work effectively and cooperatively with others
• Ability to manage diverse situations
• Use multiple computer programs and software such as Microsoft office to retrieve and/or input data.
• Clear and active license in the State of Florida to practice as a registered nurse, FL Statute 464
• Current valid Florida Driver’s License or able to obtain one within 30 days of employment
• Access to private transportation and willing to travel to other locations and provide coverage as needed

Nice To Haves

• At least one year of experience working in a public health environment
• Experience giving adult and children's vaccinations
• At least one year of experience working as a Registered Nurse

Responsibilities

• Provides direct services to clients including immunizations and education
• Counsel clients on basic health promotion and risk behaviors, including but not limited to communicable disease control
• Completes assignments and functions independently
• Follows policies and procedures, including standing orders
• Meets productivity expectations for this position
• Documents all observations and actions accurately utilizing the electronic record, and the Florida Shots Registry
• Complies with HIPAA guidelines and the Florida Department of Health's Information Security Policy ensuring client information is secure 100% of the time
• Performs other duties as required
• Keeps supervisor informed
• Attends staff meetings as required
• Attends training for personal and professional growth
• Meets annual training requirements

Benefits

• 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)

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed