Registered Nurse
State of Florida
contract
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Location Type: Office
Location: Bartow • Florida • United States
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Salary
💰 $30 per hour
About the role
- This position is for a Registered Nurse whose role may include providing services within multiple programs including the immunization program, mobile health unit, and clinic setting
- Assess, educate and administer adult/childhood immunizations, according to protocol for clients of all ages.
- Provide counseling and teaching information about administered vaccines to client and/or client’s parent/legal guardian.
- Enters immunization history and immunizations given in Florida Shots and all other documentation required per Health Department policy and procedures for vaccine administration.
- Participates in community educational outreach events and emergency response activities.
- Alerts appropriate managers of vaccine-related concerns.
- Maintain proper storage and handling of vaccines per Health Department policy and procedures.
- Assists with monitoring temperature controls with notation on appropriate logs for refrigerator and freezer per protocol.
- Performs weekly and end of the month vaccine inventory.
- Performs health screenings to include but not limited to Blood pressure, height/weight/BMI.
- Provides education related to health living, chronic health conditions, vaccine information.
- Performs CLIA waived testing.
- Completes daily/monthly/quarterly reports and submits to supervisor as directed.
- Attends staff meetings, general staff training, and committee meetings in compliance with Health Department policies.
Requirements
- This position requires licensure requirements as a registered nurse in accordance with Florida Statute 464 or eligible to practice nursing in accordance with Florida Administrative Code 210-8.27.
- Valid driver’s license or the ability to obtain one within 30 days of employment.
- Emergency Duty: Incumbent may be required to work before, during and/or beyond normal work hours or days in the event of an emergency.
- Confidentiality: Incumbent may have access to records containing Social Security numbers in the performance of their job duties.
Benefits
- 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)
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
immunization administrationhealth screeningsCLIA waived testingvaccine inventory managementtemperature control monitoringdocumentation in Florida Shotspatient educationcounselingprotocol adherencereporting
Soft Skills
communicationcounselingeducational outreachteam collaborationemergency responseconfidentialityorganizational skillsproblem-solvingadaptabilityattention to detail
Certifications
Registered Nurse licensurevalid driver's license