ops certified nursing assistant - Fort Myers, FL, United States - State of Florida

Description

Requisition No:

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: OPS CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT

Pay Plan: Temp

Position Number:

Salary: $16.00 per hour

Posting Closing Date: 04/29/2024

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This is an Other Personnel Service (OPS) Certified Nursing Assistant position with the Department of Health in Lee County.

Your Specific Responsibilities:

This is a OPS Certified Nursing Assistant position under the supervision of the Public Health Services Manager A SES with the Florida Department of Health in Lee County. The incumbent provides public health nursing services for clients in FDOH -Lee clinics. This position is classified as a sensitive position. Incumbent handles protected health information on a need to know basis following Department of Health, HIPAA, and Information Security and Privacy policies and procedures. Employee abides by State/Federal laws governing health information. Responsible to maintain confidentiality, security, privacy and integrity of protected health information. Refers and utilizes DOH This position has access to the following information sets: Medical Records, Laboratory Reports, Immunizations, and the electronic health records system.

Assists APRNs and other nurses in the service of patients with obtaining medical histories and simple procedures, such as recording heights, weights, blood pressures, hemoglobin screening, and temperatures.

Prepares clients for their examinations, directs patient flow in Community Health clinics, assists during the examination, and provides clean up procedures and sterilization of the equipment both during and at the completion of the clinic. Acts as a chaperone when needed.

Assists in collection of laboratory specimens, including blood specimens via proper phlebotomy technique, urine specimens, and swabs for STI screening.

Maintains sufficient supplies for clinics. Maintains rooms and equipment used in clinics and keeps a clean working environment for patients, physicians, APRNs, and other nurses following OSHA guidelines for hazardous wastes. Assembles and distributes information packets to patients, as needed.

Lab duties include, but are not limited to the following: provides back up in laboratory within the parameters of job skills, records daily refrigerator/freezer temperatures, obtains specimens from all rooms, prepares specimens, i.e., centrifuging, log out all specimens, and prepares all specimens for shipping. Autoclaves supplies as needed.

Participates in in-service training and meetings in order to prepare for expanded service in the generalized public health programs.

Prepares biweekly Leave/Attendance records and daily Employee Activity Record (EAR) for supervisor's review.

Performs other duties as assigned. including assignment during disaster.

Knowledge, skills and abilities, including utilization of equipment, required for the position:

• Knowledge of basic medical terminology.
• Knowledge of principles, practices & procedures
• Knowledge of correct spelling, punctuation & grammar usage
• Knowledge of standard business formats & styles for letters & business forms
• Knowledge of basic pharmaceutical terminology and calculations.
• Knowledge of basic computer software.
• Skill in operating a personal computer
• Skill in using medical instruments or testing equipment.
• Skill in taking blood pressure readings
• Ability to perform phlebotomy and process lab specimen using universal precautions.
• Ability to operate general office equipment
• Ability to follow office procedures & practices
• Ability to organize & maintain filing systems
• Ability to handle telephone calls in a courteous & effective manner
• Ability to plan, organize & coordinate work assignments
• Ability to understand, interpret & apply applicable rules, regulations, policies & procedures
• Ability to prioritize individual workload.
• Ability to interview patients and obtain a complete medical history.
• Ability to follow instructions.
• Ability to keep accurate records.
• Ability to distribute prescribed medications.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to frequently use telephone, computer, copier and small hand tools, i.e.; stapler, scissors, etc.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to frequently bend, kneel, reach, and sit or stand for long periods of time
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds as needed

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS PREFERRED

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• Bilingual Preferred

Other job-related requirements for this position:

• 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 threats involving any disaster or threat of disaster, man-made or natural.
• Selected immunizations or titers and/or periodic screening for tuberculosis may be recommended for this position.
• This position will abide by all state and federal laws, rules, and DOH policies and procedures.
• Incumbent must possess a valid Florida Driver License and have a motor vehicle to carry out these duties.
• Transporting Confidential Information: This position is authorized to transport confidential information outside of established DOH-Lee facilities and must comply with parameters defined in DOHP 50-10.

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:

Fort Myers

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

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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.

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 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 , 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.

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

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 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 , F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.