LVN/RN/Public Health Nurse/Senior Public Health Nurse

Senior Licensed Practical Nurse - 64001981

Thank you for your interest in career opportunities with the Florida Department of Health Polk County. If you are looking to establish a successful career in Public Health, you have come to the right place. Many of our innovative and successful health programs are recognized throughout Florida. We hope you decide to join our team!

Your specific responsibilities include providing clinical services for clients in adult health/primary care, maternal health, family planning, communicable disease, ADAP, Ryan White and adult/childhood immunizations under the direct supervision of the assigned Senior Community Health Nurse Supervisor at the direction of the Assistant Community Health Nursing Director (ACHDON). You will also be expected to follow all local, state, and federal rules and regulations along with complying and performing within the scope of practice as defined by the Florida Nurse Practice Act.

The benefits of working for the State of Florida include annual and sick leave benefits, paid holidays, state group insurance coverage options, retirement plan options, flexible spending accounts, tuition waivers, and more!

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. The successful candidate will be required to complete the Form I-9 and that information will be verified using the E-Verify system.

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.