OPS REGISTERED NURSE

OPS REGISTERED NURSE - 64858191

Date:  Nov 10, 2026

The State Personnel System is an E-Verify employer. For more information click on our E-Verify Website .

Requisition No: 881987 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: OPS REGISTERED NURSE - 64858191

Pay Plan: Temp

Position Number: 64858191 

Salary: $30.00 HOURLY RATE OF PAY 

Posting Closing Date: 11/15/2026 

Total Compensation Estimator 

Your Specific Responsibilities:

This is a highly responsible and independent position working for the Department of Health Lake County under the direct supervision of the Florida Department of Health Lake County Assistant Community Health Nursing Director (ACHND). This position also works closely with and coordinates with the Epidemiology Team regarding matters related to Epidemiology and the Assistant Nursing Director on matters regarding Tuberculosis prevention and control. This position supports the Perinatal Hepatitis B Program Coordinator conducting case investigation and providing case management services for infected pregnant mothers and exposed infants. This position will provide support to the Epidemiology program coordinating clinic services for Rabies Post Exposure Prophylaxis clients and conducting case investigation and date entry services as assigned.

Incumbent will support the Tuberculosis Program Health Educator (ACHND) coordinating the caseload of Active, LTBI, EDN and +QT clients and their contacts. Responsibilities will include case investigation and case management services including health education on transmission and contact investigation, Incumbent will provide Direct Observe Therapy and Video Direct Observe Therapy as ordered (weekly, daily) and document medication adherence in HMS tracking modules. Incumbent will coordinate Labs, X-rays, and monthly assessment appointments with the clinic staff. Incumbent will work with Assistant Director of Nursing with care plan documentation and client compliance as needed.

Incumbent will support the Perinatal Hepatitis B Program Coordinator (ACHND) coordinating the caseload of HBsAg + positive pregnant
women and their affected contacts. Responsibilities will include case investigation services to detect newly pregnant HBsAg positive women and provide case management services including health education on transmission and prevention, contact investigation and vaccination services, request and management of confidential records, and infant follow-up. Incumbent will gather, compile, and enter
data into the MERLIN system and will maintain data quality controls in coordination with Epidemiology Snapshot objectives.

Will provide support to the Epidemiology program coordinating clinic services for Rabies Post Exposure Prophylaxis clients and
conducting case investigation and data entry services as assigned.

Incumbent will conduct community outreach and engagement activities as assigned. The incumbent in this position may be required to use vehicles owned, leased, or operated by the state or county to conduct official state business. State or county vehicles shall be used only for officially authorized duties and not for personal use, unless a specific exception applies under Florida law (F.S. § 287.17).

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Customer Service, Computer Programs-Data Entry, Use of Excel, Word, Outlook, use of Fax, and Copier.

Qualifications:

Minimum –

• Willing to work before, during, and/or beyond normal work hours or days in the event of an emergency. This may include working in a special needs or Red Cross shelter, 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.

• Current Florida Registered Nursing License (or a mult-state Registerd Nursing License from another compact state). An official current Florida Registered Nursing License is needed to confirm your qualifications for this position.
• Willing to travel to different Department of Health sites in Lake County as needed.

Preferred –

• Bilingual (English and Spanish)

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:

Leesburg, FL

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)
• Deferred Compensation (voluntary)
• Employee Assistance Program (voluntary)
• And more!

For a more complete list of benefits, including monthly costs, visit .

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:

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 us.fitly.work). 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 us.fitly.work). 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.

Location:  LEESBURG, FL, US, 34748 CLERMONT, FL, US, 34711

Nearest Major Market: Orlando