Ops Registered Nurse - 64856380

Requisition No: 870321 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: OPS REGISTERED NURSE - 64856380

 Pay Plan: Temp

Position Number: 64856380 

Salary:  $32/hour 

Posting Closing Date: 02/19/2026 

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OPS Registered Nurse: Immunization Outreach

Your Specific Responsibilities:

• Provides direct services to clients including immunizations and education


• Counsel clients on basic health promotion and risk behaviors, including but not limited to communicable disease control


• Completes assignments and functions independently


• Follows policies and procedures, including standing orders


• Meets productivity expectations for this position


• Documents all observations and actions accurately utilizing the electronic record, and the Florida Shots Registry


• Complies with HIPAA guidelines and the Florida Department of Health's Information Security Policy ensuring client information is secure 100% of the time


• Performs other duties as required


• Keeps supervisor informed


• Attends staff meetings as required


• Attends training for personal and professional growth


• Meets annual training requirements

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of patient confidentiality laws 


• Strong verbal communication and listening skills


• Independent problem-solving skills


• Skill in using a personal computer


• Ability to prioritize responsibilities


• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships


• Ability to work effectively and cooperatively with others 


• Ability to manage diverse situations


• Use multiple computer programs and software such as Microsoft office to retrieve and/or input data. 

Qualifications:

Minimum 

• Clear and active license in the State of Florida to practice as a registered nurse, FL Statute 464


• Current valid Florida Driver’s License or able to obtain one within 30 days of employment


• Access to private transportation and willing to travel to other locations and provide coverage as needed

Preferred

• At least one year of experience working in a public health environment


• Experience giving adult and children's vaccinations 


• At least one year of experience working as a Registered Nurse

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:

Department of Health in Pinellas County

St. Petersburg location

205 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr St N,

St. Petersburg, FL 33701

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!

For a more complete list of benefits, including monthly costs, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com.

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: http://www.sss.gov 

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.

All Florida Department of Health positions require the incumbent to be able to learn and communicate effectively, orally and in writing, in English. Applicants who do not meet this requirement will not be considered.  

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. 

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 (1-866-663-4735). 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.