Job Description

Requisition No: 873312

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: OPS REGISTERED NURSE - 64853107

Pay Plan: Temp

Position Number: 64853107

Salary: $35/hour

Posting Closing Date: 04/08/2026

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This is an Open Competitive Opportunity.

Your Specific Responsibilities:

This position performs clinical nursing duties related to the following Department of Health in Collier County (DOH-Collier) programs: Sexually Transmitted Disease (STD), Employee Health, Family Planning, Immunizations, Adult Health with the majority of time focused on Infectious Disease (HIV/AIDS). The position requires the ability to work independently within scope of practice for described duties listed. Position coordinates daily clinic activities with providers including the Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) and Medical Doctor (MD) staff. This position is at risk for exposure to respiratory and bloodborne pathogens; requires annual TB assessment which may include Purified Protein Derivative (PPD) and recommended to have up-to-date vaccination for vaccine-preventable diseases. Contributes to the organization’s culture of performance excellence by actively seeking to improve personal and organizational performance through measurement, analysis, knowledge management, and processes improvements and participation in performance management committees, councils, and/or workgroups. Continuously demonstrates the Department’s ICARE values. This position reports to the Community Health Nursing Consultant.

Major duties of the position include:

• Provides clinical nursing care to all clients in the Adult Health clinic during clinic hours of operation and outside clinical hours asneeded.
• Coordinates laboratory services and referrals to outside providers Oversees the blood draw station area for the clinic, performs phlebotomy and other laboratory functions to include specimen procurement and appropriate handling and shipping of specimens.
• Collaborates with medical staff. Coordinates medical care with case managers when indicated. Assists in the collection of health history (vital signs, symptoms, and complaints). Assists medical provider during exams and reinforces provider instructions to client.
• Provides translation service for clients and staff, if bilingual.
• Supports vaccination outreach efforts including with the jail. Provides back up support for clinical services related to communicable disease control and prevention programs as required or needed (STD, HIV, TB, EPI, Refugee Health).
• Responsible for supporting clinical operations by overseeing the ordering and inventory management of medications for the clinic.
• Collaborates with communicable disease control and prevention programs for clinical services including but not limited to specimen collection, processing, shipping, and handling, clinical supplies and inventory management including but not limited to medications and vaccinations.
• Establishing and maintaining knowledge in Pharmaceutical Forms System (PFS). Performs monthly inventory with clinic staff. Coordinates the return of medications when necessary.

• Assist in routine function of clinic through stocking or supplies, maintaining charts, working within the Health Management System (HMS)system, returning phone calls and assisting with reports as necessary.
• Maintains organization, sanitation, and cleanliness of clinic areas. Serves as lead point of contact for clinical services to ensure coverage in clinic during supervisor absence.
• Performs other duties and adjusts schedule as necessary as assigned by supervisor.

This position is expected to work 24 - 32 hours per week.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to effectively communicate essential public health education/information
• Experience in communicable disease, public health, or family planning nursing
• Ability to enter client data into the Health Management System (HMS)
• Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments independently
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
• Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures
• Ability to work independently, with minimal direct supervision and demonstrate self-motivation
• Ability to develop and maintain written documentation
• Knowledge of the target population
• Knowledge of and sensitivity to cultural and linguistic competence
• Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines
• Ability to demonstrate exceptional customer service skills
• Willingness to accept training and supervision
• Skill in computer use, specifically Microsoft applications and client databases
• Ability to follow agency security guidelines
• Ability to apply continuous quality improvement tools and techniques to monitor outcomes and improve efficiencies.

Qualifications:

Required:

License per Florida Statute 464. Licensure as a Registered Nurse in accordance with Florida Statute 464 or eligible to practice nursing in accordance with Florida Administrative Code 210-8.27 or possess a nursing multistate license through the Nurse Licensure Compact.

American Heart Association CPR certification.

Experience with phlebotomy or willingness to learn.

Valid FL driver’s license and reliable transportation.

ICS Training (completed within 3 months of hire if not trained); 500/501 Certification and recertification (completed within 3 months of hire)

Correctly utilize an N95 face mask

Incumbent will have access to records containing social security numbers in performance of job duties.

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 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.

Preferred:

Bilingual in English and Spanish or English and Creole.

Bachelor of Science in Nursing from a U.S. accredited college or university, or an Associate's Degree in Nursing with applicable experience.

A minimum of two (2) years recent experience in communicable disease, public health, and family planning nursing.

Experience with pharmaceutical inventory

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:

Naples, 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.

All Florida Department of Health positions require the incumbent to be able to learn and communicate effectively, orally and in writing, in English. Applicants who do not meet this requirement will not be considered.

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.

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.