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Licensed Practical Nurses - Full-time / Part-time
•30 days ago
| Hours | Full-time, Part-time |
|---|---|
| Location | Sebring, FL Sebring, Florida |
About this job
OCCUPATION PROFILE
JOB FAMILY: HEALTHCARE PRACTITIONERS
OCCUPATIONAL GROUP: TECHNOLOGISTS AND TECHNICIANS, HEALTH
OCCUPATION: LICENSED PRACTICAL AND LICENSED VOCATIONAL NURSES
29-2061
CS EMPLOYMENT DESCRIPTION: Includes all positions not specifically exempted from Career Service under the provisions of Section 110.205(2), Florida Statutes, or other provision of Law.
PAY RATE: $25,479.22 -- $34,330.94
WORKING HOURS: Full-time position, Monday -- Friday 7:15am-2:45pm -- 7 hrs per day - 35 hours per week
DESCRIPTION OF POSITION & DUTIES:
Health Room (Clinic) (Observes and assesses students and provides comfort measures. Reports health trends and problems or changes in health status to the supervising nurse for a complete nursing assessment. Assists/ performs basic first aid and CPR for students and staff. Records health room services on approved log or computer program, and as appropriate, in student's cumulative health record. makes parental contact for ill or injured students. Administers medications as prescribed and monitors students receiving medications.(Requires LPN or nursing License). Maintains documentation of medication administration according to policy. (8) Maintains a clean and orderly health room and orders needed supplies. Collects data in computer system to accurately reflect all services provided in the health room by self or other providers and reports data regularly according to school health and DOH policies. Documents health services according to accepted medical documentation standards in student record and Health Office Electronic record. Performs specialized procedures within scope of practice of an LPN License and as delegated by the RN.
Health Screenings - Performs screenings, vision hearing scoliosis, growth, BMI, dental and hypertension as required by school health policy and state mandates. Assist RN to perform rescreens of students who fail initial screen as needed. Records results in students cumulative health record. Makes referrals for abnormal findings to parents. Keeps accurate record of referrals made, number of follow-ups and outcomes. Informs supervising nurse of progress with referrals.
Case Management - Assists the supervising nurse with case management of students with health related problems. May make follow-up telephone calls. Keeps supervising nurse informed about all case management activities. Refers suspected child abuse, pregnant teens, possible substance abuse, suicidal discussions, students with emotional problems and any other non-routine incidents directly to administration and supervising nurse. Follow State statutes for reporting suspected child abuse. (3) Implements IHCP's, reports student outcomes or changes in health status to staff and supervisor when indicated.
Record Review: Reviews the health records of all students for proper documentation of immunizations and physical examination. Purges health folders of duplicate forms. Notifies parents of instances of incomplete immunizations, lack of physical examination and tracks completion of required documentation. Assist in obtaining records from previous schools when possible. Identifies documented chronic health problems and refers to RN for development of Individual Health Care Plans for those students. (Requires LPN license). Keeps school administration informed about incomplete immunizations, physical examinations and records. Assures appropriate maintenance and confidentiality of health records in student files and data system. Maintains Health Alerts for students with chronic conditions and keeps teachers and staff informed and updated on a regular basis.
Health Education: Assist the school in promoting positive health and hygiene practices by reinforcing education in the health room as the need arises. Assist with the preparation of and provides presentation of staff in-services and student education as directed by supervising nurse. (Requires LPN license). Provides individual education to students, parents and staff as approved by the nursing supervisor. (Require LPN license). Assists with training school personnel responsible for administering medications in the absence of health staff. (Requires LPN License)
Attends selected training workshops and in-service programs. Will participate in school safety committees, school advisory committees and IEP teams at the request of the nurse supervisor. Performs other job related duties as assigned by supervisor. May be required to work during or beyond normal work hours or days in the event of emergency conditions.
Other related duties as required by supervisor.
Knowledge, skills and abilities, including utilization of equipment, required for the position:
Licensed Practical Nurse with experience in healthcare setting. Experience in educational setting desired. Knowledge of principals and techniques of written and verbal communication. Ability to organize independently, and deliver services according to policy, procedures and student Individual Health Care Plan. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others. Ability to collect data and submit in a specified time frame. Ability to physically move in a school and office environment. Ability to transport self to school and work locations independently. Have skills for operation of a menu driven computerized electronic medical record system. Physically capable of moving office materials and supplies in boxes with a weight up to 40 lbs.
LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION OR REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS:
Florida Nursing License, Current CPR and First Aide Certification, Valid Florida Driver License
Other job-related requirements for this position: Incumbent will have access to records containing social security numbers in the performance of job duties.
Emergency duty required of the incumbent includes working in special needs , 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.
We hire only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers.
This position requires a security background check and/or drug screening and participation in direct deposit.
Note: You will be required to provide your Social Security Number (SSN) in order to conduct this background check.
All responses provided to the qualifying questions for this announcement must be verifiable on your State of Florida Application and/or attached resume.
Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion unless they are registered with eh Select Service System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS. For more information, please visit the following website: https://www.sss.gov.
If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if employed with the State of Florida. Your current retirement benefits may be canceled, suspended, or forfeited.
The successful candidate will be required to complete the Form I-9 and that information will be verified using E-Verify which is operated by the Department of Homeland Security in partnership with the Social Security Administration to verify your residency.
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. May be assigned to a special needs shelter during activation of Special Needs Shelter Plan or to a Point Of Distribution during activation of Strategic National Stockpile
ADDITIONAL DETAILS: Please contact Cathee Ford, Human Resources Liaison at 863-382-7211.
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 (1-877-562-7287). 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.
Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, applicants eligible for Veterans' Preference will receive preference in employment and are encouraged to apply. However, applicants claiming Veterans' Preference must attach supporting documentation with each application submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any others documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. All documentation is due by the closing date of the vacancy announcement. For information on the supporting documentation required, click here. Applicants may also fax their supporting documentation to People First at 1-888-403-2110.
JOB FAMILY: HEALTHCARE PRACTITIONERS
OCCUPATIONAL GROUP: TECHNOLOGISTS AND TECHNICIANS, HEALTH
OCCUPATION: LICENSED PRACTICAL AND LICENSED VOCATIONAL NURSES
29-2061
CS EMPLOYMENT DESCRIPTION: Includes all positions not specifically exempted from Career Service under the provisions of Section 110.205(2), Florida Statutes, or other provision of Law.
PAY RATE: $25,479.22 -- $34,330.94
WORKING HOURS: Full-time position, Monday -- Friday 7:15am-2:45pm -- 7 hrs per day - 35 hours per week
DESCRIPTION OF POSITION & DUTIES:
Health Room (Clinic) (Observes and assesses students and provides comfort measures. Reports health trends and problems or changes in health status to the supervising nurse for a complete nursing assessment. Assists/ performs basic first aid and CPR for students and staff. Records health room services on approved log or computer program, and as appropriate, in student's cumulative health record. makes parental contact for ill or injured students. Administers medications as prescribed and monitors students receiving medications.(Requires LPN or nursing License). Maintains documentation of medication administration according to policy. (8) Maintains a clean and orderly health room and orders needed supplies. Collects data in computer system to accurately reflect all services provided in the health room by self or other providers and reports data regularly according to school health and DOH policies. Documents health services according to accepted medical documentation standards in student record and Health Office Electronic record. Performs specialized procedures within scope of practice of an LPN License and as delegated by the RN.
Health Screenings - Performs screenings, vision hearing scoliosis, growth, BMI, dental and hypertension as required by school health policy and state mandates. Assist RN to perform rescreens of students who fail initial screen as needed. Records results in students cumulative health record. Makes referrals for abnormal findings to parents. Keeps accurate record of referrals made, number of follow-ups and outcomes. Informs supervising nurse of progress with referrals.
Case Management - Assists the supervising nurse with case management of students with health related problems. May make follow-up telephone calls. Keeps supervising nurse informed about all case management activities. Refers suspected child abuse, pregnant teens, possible substance abuse, suicidal discussions, students with emotional problems and any other non-routine incidents directly to administration and supervising nurse. Follow State statutes for reporting suspected child abuse. (3) Implements IHCP's, reports student outcomes or changes in health status to staff and supervisor when indicated.
Record Review: Reviews the health records of all students for proper documentation of immunizations and physical examination. Purges health folders of duplicate forms. Notifies parents of instances of incomplete immunizations, lack of physical examination and tracks completion of required documentation. Assist in obtaining records from previous schools when possible. Identifies documented chronic health problems and refers to RN for development of Individual Health Care Plans for those students. (Requires LPN license). Keeps school administration informed about incomplete immunizations, physical examinations and records. Assures appropriate maintenance and confidentiality of health records in student files and data system. Maintains Health Alerts for students with chronic conditions and keeps teachers and staff informed and updated on a regular basis.
Health Education: Assist the school in promoting positive health and hygiene practices by reinforcing education in the health room as the need arises. Assist with the preparation of and provides presentation of staff in-services and student education as directed by supervising nurse. (Requires LPN license). Provides individual education to students, parents and staff as approved by the nursing supervisor. (Require LPN license). Assists with training school personnel responsible for administering medications in the absence of health staff. (Requires LPN License)
Attends selected training workshops and in-service programs. Will participate in school safety committees, school advisory committees and IEP teams at the request of the nurse supervisor. Performs other job related duties as assigned by supervisor. May be required to work during or beyond normal work hours or days in the event of emergency conditions.
Other related duties as required by supervisor.
Knowledge, skills and abilities, including utilization of equipment, required for the position:
Licensed Practical Nurse with experience in healthcare setting. Experience in educational setting desired. Knowledge of principals and techniques of written and verbal communication. Ability to organize independently, and deliver services according to policy, procedures and student Individual Health Care Plan. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others. Ability to collect data and submit in a specified time frame. Ability to physically move in a school and office environment. Ability to transport self to school and work locations independently. Have skills for operation of a menu driven computerized electronic medical record system. Physically capable of moving office materials and supplies in boxes with a weight up to 40 lbs.
LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION OR REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS:
Florida Nursing License, Current CPR and First Aide Certification, Valid Florida Driver License
Other job-related requirements for this position: Incumbent will have access to records containing social security numbers in the performance of job duties.
Emergency duty required of the incumbent includes working in special needs , 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.
We hire only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers.
This position requires a security background check and/or drug screening and participation in direct deposit.
Note: You will be required to provide your Social Security Number (SSN) in order to conduct this background check.
All responses provided to the qualifying questions for this announcement must be verifiable on your State of Florida Application and/or attached resume.
Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion unless they are registered with eh Select Service System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS. For more information, please visit the following website: https://www.sss.gov.
If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if employed with the State of Florida. Your current retirement benefits may be canceled, suspended, or forfeited.
The successful candidate will be required to complete the Form I-9 and that information will be verified using E-Verify which is operated by the Department of Homeland Security in partnership with the Social Security Administration to verify your residency.
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. May be assigned to a special needs shelter during activation of Special Needs Shelter Plan or to a Point Of Distribution during activation of Strategic National Stockpile
ADDITIONAL DETAILS: Please contact Cathee Ford, Human Resources Liaison at 863-382-7211.
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 (1-877-562-7287). 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.
Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, applicants eligible for Veterans' Preference will receive preference in employment and are encouraged to apply. However, applicants claiming Veterans' Preference must attach supporting documentation with each application submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any others documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. All documentation is due by the closing date of the vacancy announcement. For information on the supporting documentation required, click here. Applicants may also fax their supporting documentation to People First at 1-888-403-2110.