Requisition No: 572089

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE - 64004842

Position Number: 64004842

Salary: $37,571 / Annual

Posting Closing Date: 02/15/2023

Open Competitive

Your Specific Responsibilities:

The Licensed Practical Nurse position is an employee of the Florida Department of Health in Hendry County (FDOH-Hendry), represents the agency, its mission, and values. This is a sensitive position within the Ryan White program responsible for assisting the Physician, Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN), and r Registered Nurse (RN) in providing comprehensive primary medical care and essential support services for people living with HIV (PLWH). The incumbent is expected to provide high quality customer service and clinical excellence and independently perform assigned duties while ensuring thorough and accurate documentation of charts and medical records. In addition, the incumbent will be responsible for ordering items from state approved vendors via My Florida Market Place (MFMP) and/or other approved vendors and play a role in the Quality Assurance/Quality Improvement (QA/QI) program ensuring Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) grant deliverables are met or exceeded. Position reports directly to the Advanced Practice Registered Nurse and is headquartered in LaBelle. Travel to and from clinic sites: 1) La Belle and Clewiston is a requirement.

Works with HIV clients in the clinic setting with labs, medications, and assisting the clinician as needed. Keeps accurate records and report of duties performed. Coordinates and participates in the Department of Health’s Performance Improvement programs. Must be able to multi-task with attention to quality outcomes. Assures a safe and healthy environment, including adherence to OSHA guidelines for prevention of exposure to blood borne pathogens, utilization of universal precautions, and communicable disease surveillance and education to prevent the spread of infections. Maintains confidentiality of all records, client interactions and services according to HIPPA privacy policies. Completes follow-up when indicated by abnormal lab results, missed appointments or other concerns as deemed necessary on an individual basis. Provides direct nursing services, per protocols, including, but not limited to, patient intake, interview, patient flow, phlebotomy, vitals, history, specimen collection, assisting medical providers with procedures, and packaging and mailing of hazardous materials. Educates and counsels clients on lifestyle, compliance, and health practices. Administers medication with concurrent education. Assists with patient referrals to specialty and sub-specialty services and tracking of these referrals. Ensures exam rooms are maintained and faciliates ordering of supplies and equipment. Documents accurately and thoroughly in medical records per program guidelines. Understands and uses HMS and CAREWARE software for data input. Reports any abnormalties to the appropriate medical professional and/or program manager immediately. Maintains schedules including recalls and, as needed, referrals.

Administrative

Assists the Program Manager and providers with the administrative functions of the Ryan White Part C grant program. Compiles and enters program data into CAREWARE, HMS, or other software programs and generates data reports as requested. Ensures accuracy of RSR data. Participates in the organization and flow of patient charting. Maintains and updates protocol manual and develops clinical brochures. Provides clerical support for Continuous Quality Improvement and Quality Assurance activities and special projects. Schedules meetings, contacts participants, and takes meeting minutes.

Quality Assurance and Quality Improvement

The incumbent will participate with the design, develop, implement and manage the QA/QI program, including assisting division director with the establishment of performance measures and benchmarks, current performance and trends, objective selection methodology for testing performance, performance improvement initiatives, and reporting methodology. Design, develop, implement, and manage a program for evaluating providers in the community and the quality of volunteer care provided to citizens. Work cooperatively to ensure quality of care and service delivery. Assists the Program Manager with special assignments, research, and report preparation. Learns new skills to assist with clinic operations. Assists with minutes in general and CQI staff meetings. Tracks 340B clients, identifies candidates, and enrolls clients.

Attends scheduled meetings, training sessions, and outreach events. Promotes public awareness related to assigned projects and develops and maintains community relationships to support client referrals. Performs other related work as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of nursing support practices and general public health principles, practices, and techniques.
• Skill in critical thinking.
• Ability to prioritize and multi-task;
• Ability to effectively educate and counsel clients on health-related matters.
• Knowledge of quality improvement tools and techniques to effectively monitor and improve programmatic outcomes.
• Ability to work flexible hours if needed;
• Ability to travel throughout Hendry and Glades counties to ensure service provision.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with community partners.
• Skill is the use of computers including Microsoft Office applications (word, excel, e-mail, etc.) and in the use of automated client databases such as Health Management System (HMS) or a comparable client database;
• Ability to accurately document and maintain client medical charts (manually or electronically);
• Ability to understand, interpret & apply applicable rules, regulations, policies & procedures;
• Knowledge of data entry and spreadsheets;
• Ability to accurately and efficiently capture and tabulate data;
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing;
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others;
• Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments independently;
• Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures;
• Self-motivated;
• Ability to develop and maintain written documentation;
• Ability to demonstrate exceptional customer service skills.

Qualifications:

Licensure as a Florida Licensed Practical Nurse in accordance with F.S. Statute 464 or eligible to practice nursing in accordance with Florida Administrative Code 210-8.22 or 8.27 is required.

Incumbent may be required to work before, during and/or beyond normal work hours in the event of a disaster or as needed. EMERGENCY DUTY: Emergency duty required of the incumbent includes working in special needs or Red Cross shelters, or perform other emergency duties including, but not limited to responses to or threats involving any disaster or threat thereof, man-made or natural.

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 Health Department

1140 Pratt Blvd

Labelle FL, 33935

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.

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.