OPS REGISTERED NURSE - 64857636

State of Florida

44d • Hybrid

About The Position

This is an OPS position that will float between Levy, Dixie, and Gilchrist County Health Departments. This position will work 40hrs/week. Hours beyond that amount must have your supervisor’s approval ahead of time. This position requires that the incumbent possess a clear and active Driver’s License and a clear an active License as a Registered Nurse in Florida. This position will work between Dixie, Gilchrist and Levy County. This position reports directly to and is supervised by the Registered Nursing Consultant.

Requirements

• Excellent customer service skills
• Ability to report to work on time
• Ability to use a computer and basic computer programs.
• Knowledge of nursing process, Health Data of these communities and legitimate resource sites.
• Free and clear license as a registered nurse
• One year experience as a registered nurse
• Willing to travel between Dixie, Gilchrist and Levy County Health Departments
• Have a drivers license
• Basic computer skills
• Ability to learn and communicate effectively, orally and in writing, in English.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual in Spanish

Responsibilities

• Provides comprehensive nursing services including, but not limited to: patient histories, vital signs, phlebotomy, obtaining urine specimens for various tests, obtaining capillary and venous blood samples.
• Provides immunizations according to CDC guidelines and protocols.
• Performs screenings such as hearing, vision, height, and weight.
• Issues medications under nurse protocols or physician/ARNP direction.
• Provides patient health education and counseling.
• Assists medical providers in the clinics and with procedures.
• Assures accurate and complete medical record documentation in Electronic Health Record format.
• Assures patient care and work areas are maintained in a safe and orderly fashion.
• Provides triage of patient needs and determines appropriate follow-up.
• Reports immediately to the Nursing Director or Assistant Nursing Director, any areas of concern.
• While conducting clinics, this position provides health education and counseling for clients, maintains treatment records along with interpreting physician orders and recommendations, maintains a knowledge base concerning all Public Health Programs such as but not limited to: Chronic Disease, Tuberculosis, and Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Epidemiology, HIV and Immunizations.
• Performs advanced and extended functions in specialized areas such as Family Planning, Pediatrics and Immunzations, within guidelines of RN Protocols and within scope of practice.
• Responsible to ensure all lab specimens are labeled and appropriate lab forms are ready for pick-up by courier daily and for collection of lab slips (with results), handled per protocol of medical provider who ordered tests.
• Follows policies regarding medical referrals and assists providers as requested.
• Provides ongoing review of medical charts per Quality Assurance guidelines, reviewing 4 charts per provider monthly. Results will be shared with clinical team and corrective actions taken.
• Completes Rabies investigation training and assists with investigation Animal Bite Reports as they relate to potential need to Prophylaxis and medical follow up.
• Follows guidelines in the Animal Bite Compendium and orders from Medical Director or provider.
• Ensures clients complete their treatment plans and documents care in HMS.
• Performs other duties as requested by supervisor.

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

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level