NURSING PROGRAM SPECIALIST - 64028572 - MyFlorida
STUART, FL
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NURSING PROGRAM SPECIALIST - 64028572
Date: Oct 2, 2024
The State Personnel System is an E-Verify employer. For more information click on our E-Verify Website (http://www.dms.myflorida.com/workforce_operations/human_resource_management/for_job_applicants/e_verify) .
Requisition No: 838165
Agency: Department of Health
Working Title: NURSING PROGRAM SPECIALIST - 64028572
Pay Plan: Career Service
Position Number: 64028572
Salary: $60,000 - $62,000 annually
Posting Closing Date: 10/11/2024
Total Compensation Estimator Tool (https://compcalculator.myflorida.com/)
Open Competitive
Your Specific Responsibilities:
This is a professional nursing position with the Department of Health in Martin County. This position works collaboratively with clinic physician and APRN coordinating activities, aiding, and providing back-up as appropriate and ensuring overall effectiveness of nursing and Public Health services. The incumbent in this position must be self-motivated and work with limited supervision.
This position will work in the following Public Health nursing programs under RN protocol: Family Planning, Tuberculosis (TB), STD testing and treatment, Immunization clinics, and other public health programs as needed. This position is under the direct supervision of the Executive Community Health Nursing Director.
Clinical Responsibilities
+ Provides nursing support in the clinic area by assisting providers with exams, treatments, and procedures.
+ Assists physician and APRN in clinic setting by performing nursing assessments, client interviews, counseling, referrals, and providing education on STDs testing and treatment, HIV, TB, and Family Planning (birth control options, pregnancy testing and counseling).
+ Takes client medical history, height, weight and vital signs and documents on appropriate forms and in client’s electronic health record (EHR).
+ Documents in HMS (client’s electronic medical record) in an accurate and timely manner.
+ Performs diagnostic tests and venipunctures, collects, and processes laboratory specimens, and enters correctly into Emdeon electronic lab system.
+ Performs under RN protocol the following: limited exams, supply visits (oral contraceptive initial and refill prescriptions, administers Depot injections), pregnancy testing and counseling, administering immunizations, assists in TB program (TB risk assessments, drawing labs, providing LTBI).
+ Provides medications and treatments as directed by licensed medical professionals per agency policy, procedures, and RN protocols.
+ Provides case management services in the coordination of client care with providers orders.
+ Assists with referrals to physician specialists and outside agencies.
+ Autonomously runs the RN Protocol schedule under the direction of the physician and APRN.
+ Communicates both verbally and in writing potential clinic problems, recommends solutions and changes to physician and APRN notified.
+ Codes encounter forms correctly and appropriately in all programs.
+ Oversees restocking of exam rooms maintaining adequate operating levels.
+ Cleans, packages, and sterilizes instruments as needed.
+ Serves as backup to the Nurse Program Specialist in the Medication room following established policy and procedures
Immunization Responsibilities
+ Provides Immunization clinic coverage and assists Nurse Program Specialist with vaccine administration in the immunization clinic when needed.
+ Assists the Nurse Program Specialist with inventory of the medication and vaccine storage rooms.
+ Assesses pediatric and adult clients for immunization needs, transcribes vaccine records, administers vaccines and documents in FL Shots and HMS all immunization services provided.
+ Checks vaccine expiration dates, rotates inventory, and transfers expiring vaccines to other DOH counties or facilities before expiration.
+ Maintains 100% accountability of all vaccines in all programs (PC 01, 05, 09, 17).
+ Checks and documents vaccine storage unit temperatures twice daily (in AM and PM) in the absence of the Nurse Program Specialist.
+ Assists the Nurse Program Specialist with Employee Wellness for DOH Martin offering and providing immunizations, annual flu and TB annual screening/testing.
+ Attends the Treasure Coast Immunization Coalition meeting or any other scheduled immunization meetings.
Special Needs Registry
+ Utilize Statewide registry to review pending client requests.
+ Triage clients via registry website to ensure clients meet SpNS requirements in event of activation.
+ Communicate with Martin County Emergency Management (EM) to send approval and denial letters to clients.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Ability to operate a computer and experience with electronic health systems. Skill in interpersonal relationships. Adheres to state statutes, rules and regulations, practices and adheres to procedures as they pertain to each of the program’s functional areas.
Qualifications:
Minimum:
+ Willing to work before, during and/or beyond normal work hours, or days in the event of an emergency, outbreak, or unusual circumstance? Additionally, emergency duties are inclusive of working in Special Needs Shelters, or performing other emergency duties, but not limited to responses to or threats involving any disaster, man-made or natural
+ A current active Registered Nurse license or a Multistate RN license from another compact state
+ A valid Florida 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:
Martin County Health Department
The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:
Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State’s total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including:
+ Annual and Sick Leave benefits;
+ Nine paid holidays and one Personal Holiday each year;
+ State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options;
+ Retirement plan options, including employer contributions
(For more information, please click www.myfrs.com );
+ Flexible Spending Accounts;
+ Tuition waivers;
+ 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.
VETERANS’ PREFERENCE. Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clickinghere (http://www.dms.myflorida.com/content/download/97612/566545) . All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.
Location:
STUART, FL, US, 34994
Nearest Major Market:Port Saint Lucie
Date: Oct 2, 2024
The State Personnel System is an E-Verify employer. For more information click on our E-Verify Website (http://www.dms.myflorida.com/workforce_operations/human_resource_management/for_job_applicants/e_verify) .
Requisition No: 838165
Agency: Department of Health
Working Title: NURSING PROGRAM SPECIALIST - 64028572
Pay Plan: Career Service
Position Number: 64028572
Salary: $60,000 - $62,000 annually
Posting Closing Date: 10/11/2024
Total Compensation Estimator Tool (https://compcalculator.myflorida.com/)
Open Competitive
Your Specific Responsibilities:
This is a professional nursing position with the Department of Health in Martin County. This position works collaboratively with clinic physician and APRN coordinating activities, aiding, and providing back-up as appropriate and ensuring overall effectiveness of nursing and Public Health services. The incumbent in this position must be self-motivated and work with limited supervision.
This position will work in the following Public Health nursing programs under RN protocol: Family Planning, Tuberculosis (TB), STD testing and treatment, Immunization clinics, and other public health programs as needed. This position is under the direct supervision of the Executive Community Health Nursing Director.
Clinical Responsibilities
+ Provides nursing support in the clinic area by assisting providers with exams, treatments, and procedures.
+ Assists physician and APRN in clinic setting by performing nursing assessments, client interviews, counseling, referrals, and providing education on STDs testing and treatment, HIV, TB, and Family Planning (birth control options, pregnancy testing and counseling).
+ Takes client medical history, height, weight and vital signs and documents on appropriate forms and in client’s electronic health record (EHR).
+ Documents in HMS (client’s electronic medical record) in an accurate and timely manner.
+ Performs diagnostic tests and venipunctures, collects, and processes laboratory specimens, and enters correctly into Emdeon electronic lab system.
+ Performs under RN protocol the following: limited exams, supply visits (oral contraceptive initial and refill prescriptions, administers Depot injections), pregnancy testing and counseling, administering immunizations, assists in TB program (TB risk assessments, drawing labs, providing LTBI).
+ Provides medications and treatments as directed by licensed medical professionals per agency policy, procedures, and RN protocols.
+ Provides case management services in the coordination of client care with providers orders.
+ Assists with referrals to physician specialists and outside agencies.
+ Autonomously runs the RN Protocol schedule under the direction of the physician and APRN.
+ Communicates both verbally and in writing potential clinic problems, recommends solutions and changes to physician and APRN notified.
+ Codes encounter forms correctly and appropriately in all programs.
+ Oversees restocking of exam rooms maintaining adequate operating levels.
+ Cleans, packages, and sterilizes instruments as needed.
+ Serves as backup to the Nurse Program Specialist in the Medication room following established policy and procedures
Immunization Responsibilities
+ Provides Immunization clinic coverage and assists Nurse Program Specialist with vaccine administration in the immunization clinic when needed.
+ Assists the Nurse Program Specialist with inventory of the medication and vaccine storage rooms.
+ Assesses pediatric and adult clients for immunization needs, transcribes vaccine records, administers vaccines and documents in FL Shots and HMS all immunization services provided.
+ Checks vaccine expiration dates, rotates inventory, and transfers expiring vaccines to other DOH counties or facilities before expiration.
+ Maintains 100% accountability of all vaccines in all programs (PC 01, 05, 09, 17).
+ Checks and documents vaccine storage unit temperatures twice daily (in AM and PM) in the absence of the Nurse Program Specialist.
+ Assists the Nurse Program Specialist with Employee Wellness for DOH Martin offering and providing immunizations, annual flu and TB annual screening/testing.
+ Attends the Treasure Coast Immunization Coalition meeting or any other scheduled immunization meetings.
Special Needs Registry
+ Utilize Statewide registry to review pending client requests.
+ Triage clients via registry website to ensure clients meet SpNS requirements in event of activation.
+ Communicate with Martin County Emergency Management (EM) to send approval and denial letters to clients.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Ability to operate a computer and experience with electronic health systems. Skill in interpersonal relationships. Adheres to state statutes, rules and regulations, practices and adheres to procedures as they pertain to each of the program’s functional areas.
Qualifications:
Minimum:
+ Willing to work before, during and/or beyond normal work hours, or days in the event of an emergency, outbreak, or unusual circumstance? Additionally, emergency duties are inclusive of working in Special Needs Shelters, or performing other emergency duties, but not limited to responses to or threats involving any disaster, man-made or natural
+ A current active Registered Nurse license or a Multistate RN license from another compact state
+ A valid Florida 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:
Martin County Health Department
The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:
Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State’s total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including:
+ Annual and Sick Leave benefits;
+ Nine paid holidays and one Personal Holiday each year;
+ State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options;
+ Retirement plan options, including employer contributions
(For more information, please click www.myfrs.com );
+ Flexible Spending Accounts;
+ Tuition waivers;
+ 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.
VETERANS’ PREFERENCE. Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clickinghere (http://www.dms.myflorida.com/content/download/97612/566545) . All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.
Location:
STUART, FL, US, 34994
Nearest Major Market:Port Saint Lucie
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