Public health nurse - school public health nurse - school

Department of Health

Working Title: OPS REGISTERED NURSE - 64858610 1 1

Pay Plan: Temp

Salary: $30 per hour

OPEN OPS School Sub Registered Nurse

This DOH Sub Nurse position will provide school clinic assistance and/or relief to any of the Alachua County Department of Health assigned schools. They are directly supervised by the Alachua County Health Department (ACHD) School Health Coordinator RN Supervisor in coordination with the Alachua County Public Schools (ACPS) Health Services Supervisor and Principal of the school assigned. The nurse shall be responsible and accountable for making decisions that are based upon the individual’s educational preparation, scope of practice and experience in nursing. This position will provide professional nursing services by coordinating and providing clinical services/activities in the school clinic(s). They will direct the work of the health technician if one is assigned to clinic. This nursing position functions under approved ACPS and DOH policies, protocols, and procedures. It is the nurse’s responsibility to supervise the school’s clinic by establishing safe clinic procedures ensuring compliance with policies, protocols, and other instructions provided by coordinator of health services or contained in department manuals. Nurses will attend all staff meetings and workshops as appropriate.

It is the nurse’s responsibility to supervise the school clinic establishing safe clinic procedures ensuring compliance with policies, protocols, and other instructions provided by coordinator of health services or contained in department manuals. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with team members, school personnel, parents, students and outside agencies. Works with principal, support staff, teachers, and parents to improve health services. The nurse will provide nursing evaluation, planning, intervention, management and referral activities for students with acute/chronic health problems including initiating emergency procedures as indicated in emergent situations. In addition, provide health education supporting the promotion of wellness, maintenance of health, and prevention of illness. Monitor’s student health records, conditions, physicals and immunizations to assure that all students have met and are maintaining state and local school health requirements. Performs chart reviews for chronic illnesses, health conditions and other health-related documentation. Ensure school staff are notified promptly, and students are flagged in computer-based program appropriately. Supports, coordinates and facilitates health screenings of students per state mandated grades and/or guidance referral. Documents and refers failures with timely follow-up.

Collaborates with school staff regarding IEPs, 504, student services meetings as required and giving appropriate input on health needs of students. Provides consultation and training with school health staff, school employees, and other agencies regarding students’ needs as appropriate.

Documents all services provided to students in appropriate district provided format using acceptable nursing terminology on the appropriate School Board of Alachua County (SBAC) form(s) and/or computer program. Is responsible for the collection and maintenance of statistical data appropriate to support the objectives set forth in the School Health Plan and the completion of the School Health Report. Supports, coordinates and facilitates health screenings of students per state mandated grades and/or guidance referral. Documents and refers failures with timely follow-up.

Demonstrates initiative in performance of assigned responsibilities, potential problems or opportunities

Participates successfully in the training

Trainings may be deemed mandatory by Agency, Statute, Grant, Program, or County Administrator. 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 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.

Responsible for securing the designated information sets for the purposes of protecting confidentiality, data integrity, and appropriate access, for all information, both confidential and public record, which is stored in hard copy or electronic format. Position requires ability to type 30 or better words a minute and interpret on a personal computer. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities, including utilization of equipment, required for this position: Knowledge of multiple computer systems such as HMS, Florida Shots, Word, EXCEL, Outlook, SBAC Web-based Program etc.

May require the transfer/assistance of a

student in a wheelchair to attend to personal needs etc. Mobility expected to be able to transverse large school campus for emergencies and

services on campus other than school’s clinic. Active Florida Registered Professional Nurse Licensure

• American Heart First Aid Certification
• Experience working with children.

Florida Department of Health Mission, Vision, and Values:

To protect, promote & improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county & community efforts.

We search for creative solutions and manage resources wisely.

We achieve our mission by serving our customers & engaging our partners.

We promote quality outcomes through learning & continuous performance improvement.

Main Site 224 SE 24th Stree, Gainesville, FL 32641 Surrounding schools

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Reemployment Assistance (Unemployment Compensation) (mandatory, if needed)

Employee Assistance Program (voluntary)

Positions assigned to School Health may follow either a 10‑month or 12‑month work schedule, depending on program needs and available funding. Work assignments during summer months vary by location. Your specific work schedule, summer assignment expectations, and leave eligibility will be communicated by your hiring manager or program leadership.

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. 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.

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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 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 aiapply.co). All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.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 aiapply.co). All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.