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MyFlorida OPS SENIOR LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE - 64926045 in CLEWISTON, Florida
OPS SENIOR LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE - 64926045
Date: Jun 6, 2024
Location:
CLEWISTON, FL, US, 34440
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Requisition No: 830614
Agency: Department of Health
Working Title: OPS SENIOR LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE - 64926045
Pay Plan: Temp
Position Number: 64926045
Salary: $20.00 per hour
Posting Closing Date: 07/02/2024
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Your Specific Responsibilities :
This OPS Senior Licensed Practical Nurse is responsible for providing comprehensive nursing services to women and their families via the Healthy Start Program. This position promotes maternal and child health in Hendry and Glades Counties. Position reports directly to the Social Services Counselor – SES and is headquartered in Clewiston.
Implements the Healthy Start program for families referred to and enrolled in Healthy Start in a manner consistent with the Healthy Start Standards and Guidelines and the Healthy Start Coalition contract. Provides the Healthy Start services of care coordination, initial assessments, parenting support/education, childbirth support, smoking cessation, breastfeeding support, and outreach. Assists families in assuring access to prenatal or infant care and community resources. Assists clients with forms. Provides or arranges for social, medical, or educational services. Provides services in a location that best meet the needs of the family through home visits. Monitors Healthy Start participants’ access to prenatal and infant services. Responsible for the development of Family Support Plans.
Reviews FSW charts on a bi-weekly basis. Participates in Quality Assurance/Quality Improvement activities. Maintains and updates client files as required for Healthy Start using the Well Family System, HMS, and clinical records. Documents service delivery and monthly reports as required for Healthy Start.
Acts as a liaison with community agencies and service organizations through referral and transitional services. Attends scheduled meetings, training sessions, and outreach events. Promotes public awareness of the Healthy Start Program and develops and maintains community relationships to support client referrals.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of nursing and public health principles, practices, and techniques related to maternal child health. Must possess a valid driver's license and have the ability to travel between multiple work sites and flex work schedule. Must possess basic word processing skills. Ability to participate in the planning and implementing of treatment plans for clients. Ability to work independently and to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments. Ability to communicate effectively. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others. Ability to effectively interview and assess the health care of clients.
Qualifications:
Minimum:
Willing to work during or beyond normal work hours or days in the event of an emergency. Emergency duty required of the incumbent of this position includes working in Special Needs 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.
A Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in accordance with Florida Statute 464.0095 or eligible to practice nursing in accordance with Florida Administrative Code 210-8.27
Three or more years of public health and/or maternal child health experience
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:
LaBelle, 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.
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.