Requisition No: 793936

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: OPS REGISTERED NURSE - 64906937 1

Position Number: 64906937

Salary: $36.00 per Hour

Posting Closing Date: 02/20/2023

FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH BROWARD COUNTY

REGISTERED NURSE SPECIALIST/ MCH RN

OPEN COMPETITIVE OPPORTUNITY

This position is Hybrid remote

This is an OPS (Other Personal Services) positions and as such no paid time off is offered. Health benefits will be offered for full-time employment. OPS employees are eligible to participate in a deferred compensation plan.

We request that all applications be completed with People First - no faxed or mailed applications to the agency. Experience, education, and/or training used to meet the minimum qualifications and in response to the qualifying questions must be verifiable through information contained in your application.

When completing the online application, all gaps of employment or education greater than 90 days starting from high school must be explained (approximate date, month, and year) identifying company name or if unemployed. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Direct Public Health Nursing Care:
Serves as Subject Matter Expert on community committees including but not limited to Child Abuse Death Review, Fetal and Infant Mortality Review, Domestic Violence Fatality Review and Healthy Start

Conducts outreach, presentations and attends community events.

Provides consultation to the Healthy Start Risk Screening Office

Responsible for Florida Healthy Babies Workplan and other workplans as appropriate.

Provides public health advanced level assessment of health status and health care needs of individuals, families and/or groups of individuals (particularly those with complex and multiple problems and communicable disease) in a variety of settings, including clinics, schools and other public/community facilities. Provides in-depth health teaching, guidance, counseling and advisement that is directed toward the promotion and maintenance of optimal health of individuals, families and groups of individuals. Formulate and initiate comprehensive care management for individuals and/or families served which also includes follow-up.

Participates in conference calls and trainings and submits monthly reports.

Maintains records and reports, documenting service and care provided as required. Participate in educational, professional and community activities that relate to professional growth and aid in the improvement in the delivery of client care.

Responsible for coding Employee Activity Record (EARS). Reviews/responds to emails daily and complete on time all administrative requirements such as EAR’s and timesheets.

Protect the security of medical records/HER to ensure that confidentiality is maintained.

Attend all mandatory meetings and trainings.

Incumbent may be 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 need: or Red Cross shelters, 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.

Performs other related duties.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Maternal Child Health experience.
Licensure Registered Professional Nurse in accordance with Chapter 464, Florida Statutes

Preferred Qualifications:
Conducts outreach, presentations and attends community events.
Experience working with community committees including but not limited to Child Abuse Death Review, Fetal and Infant Mortality Review, Domestic Violence Fatality Review and Healthy Start

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:
Broward County

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). The hiring authority must be notified in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

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