Requisition No: 864567
Agency: Department of Health
Working Title: REGISTERED NURSE - 64001016
Pay Plan: Career Service
Position Number: 64001016
Salary: $2,307.69 Biweekly
Posting Closing Date: 11/11/2025
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Open Competitive
Your Specific Responsibilities:
Provides professional nursing services in the care and treatment of clients within a public health setting or within satellite service provison site. Complies with agency, program policies and daily nursing duties. Works under the direct supervision of the Community Health Nursing Consultant in collaboration with the Director of Nursing (DON) and the Medical Executive Director (MED). The incumbent may be responsible for travel to perform duties.
Applies nursing principles and techniques in the direct care and treatment of clients in the clinical setting of the Immunizations Department. Strives to reach and maintain 95% Immunizaiton compliance in 0-2 year olds, kindergarden, and seventh grade students in Osceola County. Provides immnunizations to adults and children to include international travel vaccines, rabies, influenza, pnuemonia, and other vaccines maintined by the Immunizations Department. Accurately input immunization histories and any vaccines administered into the FL SHOTS Registry. Import vaccines administered into HMS from FL SHOTS daily. Completes all appropriate Immunization forms required by the State of Florida for all schools and day cares including but not limited to DH 680 forms. Submits a daily inventory report to supervisor. Reports any adjusted or wasted vaccines monthly. Maintains a temperature log for the Immunization clinic’s refrigerators and freezers and notifies all of the appropriate agencies when discrepencies arise. Keep clinic rooms clean and stocked for use at any time, including maintaining vaccine stock. Maintains on-call cell phone in the event that excursions incur after hours. Arranges and moves vaccines to a new location according to the Emergecy Vaccine Management Plan.
Assists with School Health review of immunization records for compliance. Maintains a tracking log for all programs within the County Health Department (CHD). Enters all data required in Florida Shots per program requirements. Completes order requests for medical supplies to maintain clinic flow and efficient par level monthly. Provides education and training to nursing students during clinical rotations as well as new hires. Completes vaccine return process on vaccines that are to expire soon. Completes reminder calls for immunization clients.
Provides nursing services to eligible clients per CHD Nursing Protocols. Assists with completion of immunization logs, data entry for reporting,and other measures to ensure ongoing quality of care and compliance with standards and policy. Participates in outreach events related to specific program requirements and programs related to education, awareness, and community health fairs.
Attends in-service educational sessions, all staff meetings, sits on a Quality Improvement (QI) Committee and engages in providing QI ideas for the advancement of the organization and our patients. Updates staff and supervisor on new changes related to the immunization flow. Attends necessary classes for professional development.
Performs other related duties as necessary and/or assigned.
RESPONSIBLE FOR TIMELY SUBMISSION OF TIME SHEETS and EARS.
Information Custodian responsibilities include maintaining information in accordance with state and federal statutes, rules, regulations and Department of Health Security Policy 3 associated Protocols and Procedures as it relates to information Custodian, Delegation of Authority. This responsibility is to be adhered to 100% of the time. Provides nursing services as required during disasters. A current Florida Nursing License in accordance with Florida Statue 464 or eligible to practice nursing in accordance with Florida Administrative Code 210-8.22 or 8.27
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of nursing principles, practices and techniques. Knowledge of human anatomy and physiology. Ability to administer prescribed vaccines. Ability to provide direct patient care and treatment. Ability to work with patients having a variety of physical problems. Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments. Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others. Skills in the use of medical equipment and instruments used in providing nursing care.
Qualifications:
Minimum -
Preferred -
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:
Florida Department of Health in Osceola
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.
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.
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 clicking here All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.
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