OPS LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE

Requisition No: 871655 Agency: Department of Health Working Title: OPS Licensed Practical Nurse - 64905487 This is a “pool” announcement, and applicants will not be considered after 6 months. Your Specific Responsibilities: Employee will provide basic nursing services as allowed by LPN scope of practice to students under the direct and/or indirect supervision of the Senior Community Health Nursing Supervisor. Following Brevard County Health Department and Brevard Public Schools guidelines administers first aid, daily medications, and emergency medications to students and/or staff as requested and ordered by a physician. These include but are not limited to intermittent clean catheterization, gastrostomy tube feeding and monitoring blood glucose. Organize and assist with state mandated health screenings such as hearing/vision, scoliosis, and body mass index. Maintains clean health unit/work area and does periodic inventory of medical supplies needed. Maintains accurate and timely records/documentation of all work performed. Establishes and maintains good working relationships with all staff members. Employee will assist the health screening team with implementing/scheduling all health screenings for school district students in State mandated grade levels. This will include body mass index, hearing and vision. Employee will assist with collecting and inputting screening data into HMS to be uploaded by the School Health Program in Tallahassee as required. Employee will sort and prepare mailings to parents/guardians of students screened, the results of their State mandated screening, to include 1st and 2nd letter notification and 3rd notification via phone contact. Attend School Health in‑services as scheduled, complete mandated training, accurately submit timesheet and mileage in a timely fashion, accurately submit Daily Report in a timely fashion. Performs related work as required. 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. Incumbent will have access to records containing social security numbers in the performance of job duties. Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Utilization of equipment: Computer (email, attachments), print, fax and telephone skills and data entry knowledge. Ability to keep accurate records; ability to document utilizing electronic records. Ability to work independently. Ability to effectively communicate with others through speech and writing. Ability to work with children and adolescents. Able to respond to emergency situations (running) and lift up to 10‑20 lbs (emergency equipment). Ability to climb stairs (in the case of 2‑story school or elevators are out). Ability to acquire CPR certification and physically able to perform CPR correctly. Ability to assist a student into and out of a wheelchair and be able to push and maneuver wheelchair over uneven surfaces for an extended period of time. Ability to bend to retrieve documents from file cabinet or items under cabinet. Qualifications: Minimum: Florida LPN license or LPN license from another compact state Must be able to acquire CPR and First Aid prior to on‑boarding. Experience working in a medical setting. Must possess a valid Driver’s license. If out of state, a Florida Driver's license is required within 30 days of hire. Must have transportation in order to travel to Brevard Public Schools in Brevard County, FL. Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook. Preferred: Experience working in a Pediatric medical setting. 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: Brevard County, Florida 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) 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: 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 View phone number on click.appcast.io). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation. For assistance, call the People First Service Center at View phone number on click.appcast.io Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Eastern time. Pursuant to Florida Law, 110.211 F. S., the State of Florida is an EEO employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr