Licensed Practical Nurse

SENIOR LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE - View phone number on click.appcast.io Date: Sep 18, 2026 The State Personnel System is an E-Verify employer. For more information click on our E-Verify Website . Requisition No:884050 Agency: Department of Health Working Title: SENIOR LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE - View phone number on click.appcast.io Position Number:64082784 Salary: $50,865.88 (Includes a CAD of $1,456.00) This is a Senior Licensed Practical Nurse position working in the Delray Beach Health Center, Work is performed under the supervisor of the Community Health Nursing Consultant. This position requires independent judgement, initiative, applying general knowledge of business practices and skills in applying instructions to accomplish various job functions. This position may travel to another Health Center to provide services at the discretion of Administration. This position is designated as a sensitive position and is required to maintain confidential information in accordance with the Florida Department of Health (FDOH) Palm Beach County Health Department (CHD) Information Security Policy, Protocol and Procedures. Confidential data sets include Social Security, Clinical information data. This position will view, update and release information from, Health Management System (HMS), Pharmacy Forms System (P.F.S.), and EMDEON. HMS - View, update and release information, Client scheduling module for patient/clinic schedules, service collection, billing-service collection lab. Laboratory Test Collecting and Tracking. Pharmacy Forms System (PFS) and EMDEON - View, update, and release information –critical system to dispense medication by nurse issuance. Maintain a perpetual inventory and audit trail for every medication in the clinic to ensure accountability File prescriptions, daily logs, offer to counsel signature logs, invoices, transfer documents, etc. Place orders with Central Pharmacy through the PFS system Receive orders and stock shelves Organize and maintain patient specific medication area *Log medications and verify accuracy of invoice and actual receipts *Remove drugs that have not been picked up and return them to Central Pharmacy *Place order for refills with Central Pharmacy Check stock medications for expiration dates and remove any outdated items from active storage area and places them in the quarantine area Package and prepare documents for transferring medications between clinics Maintain an adequate supply of all forms related to drug dispensing / issuance Maintain stock of most commonly used Patient Prescription Information (PPI) sheets Issue clinic medication supplies to appropriate areas of clinic and verify documentation is correct before replacing working stock in clinic areas Provides coverage to the medication room at the Annex which services HIV and TB. Follow up of patients having recent placement of Long Acting Removable Contraceptives (LARC’s). Verify laboratory and radiology studies are completed as ordered and results have been entered into the medical record. Select and deliver medications for dispensing/issuance to practitioner/nursing staff. Give Patient Specific Medications to patients and execute the related paperwork. Create and maintain a tickler file for Patient Specific Medication delivered to the Health Center and prepare items for return to Central Pharmacy, wholesaler or reverse distributor and does associated paperwork. Make appropriate entries in PFS and print out reports as required and Certified Mail. Maintain patient profiles offer to Counsel Signature Logs, and other documents to Central Pharmacy as required. Keep current permits framed and posted in medication room. Assist staff during inspections by regulating agencies. Performs clerical duties as required which includes but are not limited to data entry, answering the telephone, photocopying, filing and record keeping. Responsible to verify appropriate reports are on the patient chart prior to visit. Obtain authorizations for visits. Assist in posting maternity patients after visits with provider; ensures appointments and referrals are made. Participates in patient reminder calls and follow up call for missed appointment. Review laboratory orders and electronically transmit laboratory requisitions for internal clients and clients receiving laboratory in house services from outside providers. Conduct reminder calls to clients for their laboratory appointments and follow up on broken appointments Cross trained to provide services to HIV, Family Planning and TB programs. Assist with the X-ray protocol. Perform other duties as assigned. Knowledge, skills and abilities, including utilization of equipment, required for the position : Advanced to intermediate computer skills and knowledge of computer programs (Microsoft Word, Excel, E-mail, Internet, Electronic Health Record) Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships, customer service skills Ability to communicate effectively to convey information (verbally and writing) to others. Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments. Ability to retrieve, interpret and disseminate health information data. Ability to document per CHD guidelines in patient’s Electronic Health Record. Ability to document history in patient chart. Knowledge of nursing principles, techniques, and scope of practice of the Licensed Practical Nurse. Qualifications: Licensure/registration/certification requirements ( If applicable, list the appropriate Florida Statute or federal regulation cite ) : This occupation requires licensure as a Practical Nurse in accordance with Chapter 464, Florida Statutes or eligible to practice nursing in accordance with Florida Administrative Code 210-8.22 or 8.27. Other job-related requirements for this position: 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 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. A Valid Driver’s License Travel to another Health Center This position requires to hold and maintain an active Basic Life Support certification. Working hours: (A) Daily from 8:00AM to 5:00PM (B) Total hours in workweek 40 (C) Explain any variation in work (split shift, rotation, etc.) This is a full-time, in-office Position. 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 theHealthiestState in the Nation. Values: Innovation: We search for creative solutions and manage resources wisely. Collaboration: We use teamwork to achieve common goals & solve problems. Accountability: We perform with integrity & respect. Responsiveness: We achieve our mission by serving our customers & engaging our partners. Excellence: We promote quality outcomes through learning & continuous performance improvement. Where You Will Work: 225 South Congress Ave., Delray Beach, Florida 33445 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 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: 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 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. 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 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. 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: DELRAY BEACH, FL, US, 33445 Nearest Major Market: Palm Beach Nearest Secondary Market: Miami 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