Registered Nurse (RN) - Med Surg
Advent Health Kissimmee
Kissimmee, FL

REGISTERED NURSE - 64068605

Requisition No: 840001 Agency: Department of Health Working Title: REGISTERED NURSE - 64068605 Pay Plan: Career Service Position Number: 64068605 Salary: $2,307.69 Biweekly Posting Closing Date: 04/24/2025 Total Compensation Estimator Tool Open Competitive Your Specific Responsibilities: Provides professional nursing services in the care and treatment of clients within a public health setting. Complies with agency, program policies and daily nursing duties. Works under the direct supervision of the Community Health Nursing Supervisor. Applies nursing principles and techniques in the direct care and treatment of clients in the clinical setting of Family Planning/STD, Aspects, Refugee Health, and Immunizations. Make assessments of and documents client's health status in electronic health record. Assists providers in clinic sessions, maintain medical records, interpret and implement provider's orders/recommendations to client, initiating client care and follow up referrals as appropriate and accurately document. Performs telephonic and walk-in triage as necessary. Assists with timely return calls to clients, providers, and pharmacies as appropriate. Helps to ensure appropriate and ongoing clinic flow. Issues medications/vaccines, take vital signs, obtain medical history, assists with maintaining inventory of medications and vaccines, prepares medication orders, coordinates preparation of examination/treatment rooms and equipment. Assists with medical history taking, reviews abnormal findings with providers as appropriate and provides diagnosis-related counseling as appropriate. Monitors efficiency and safety of medical equipment, EKG machine in ASPECTS clinic. Provides immunization administration to clients of all ages based on ACIP guidelines, inputs into FL SHOTS and HMS databases. Provides nursing services to eligible clients per CHD Nursing Protocols. Assists with administation of birth control as necessary. Assists with completion of clinical logs, data entry for clinical reporting, referrals, triage, and other measures to ensure ongoing quality of care and compliance with standards and policy. Participates in outreach events related to specific program requirements. Attends in-service educational sessions, staff meetings, and necessary classes for professional development. Performs venipuncture for specimen collection, performs simple lab procedures, assists with maintaining inventory of medical supplies. Performs other clinic related duties as necessary and/or assigned. Ensures timely submission of time sheets and EARS information as appropriate. Other related duties as assigned. Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge, skills and abilities, including utilization of equipment, required for the position. Knowledge of nursing principles, practices and techniques. Knowledge of human anatomy and physiology. Ability to administer prescribed medications. 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: * Registered Nurse licensure in the State of Florida or a multistate license * Valid Florida Driver's License and willing to travel to other sites in Osceola County to perform your duties * At least one (1) or more years of experience on any of the following: Primary Care, Family Planning, Sexually Transmitted Diseases, HIV health, hospital setting, or outpatient clinical settings * Willing to work during or beyond your normal work hours in Special Needs Shelter, Red Cross Shelter, Emergency Operation Command Center (EOCC), or to perform other functions in the event of an emergency Preferred: * At least one (1) recent year of experience as a Registered Nurse * Experience in documenting and retrieving clinical information in the computer * Bilingual in English and Spanish and fluently speak, read, and write both languages * Experience providing immunizations 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. 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. Location: KISSIMMEE, FL, US, 34744