Manager Levy County Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Requisition No: 881596 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: OPS REGISTERED NURSE - 64857636

 Pay Plan: Temp

Position Number: 64857636 

Salary:  $29.00 to $30.25 

Posting Closing Date: 08/28/2026 

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Job posting category (Open Competitive)

Your Specific Responsibilities:

This is an OPS position that will float between Levy, Dixie, and Gilchrist County Health Departments.  This position will work 40hrs/week. Hours beyond that amount must have your supervisor’s approval ahead of time. This position requires that the incumbent possess a clear and active Driver’s License and a clear an active License as a Registered Nurse in Florida. This position will work between Dixie, Gilchrist and Levy County. This position reports directly to and is supervised by the Registered Nursing Consultant.

Clinical Care: Provides comprehensive nursing services including, but not limited to: patient histories, vital signs, phlebotomy, obtaining urine specimens for various tests, obtaining capillary and venous blood samples.  Provides immunizations according to CDC guidelines and protocols.  Performs screenings such as hearing, vision, height, and weight.  Issues medications under nurse protocols or physician/ARNP direction.  Provides patient health education and counseling.  Assists medical providers in the clinics and with procedures.  Assures accurate and complete medical record documentation in Electronic Health Record format.  Assures patient care and work areas are maintained in a safe and orderly fashion.  Provides triage of patient needs and determines appropriate follow-up.  Reports immediately to the Nursing Director or Assistant Nursing Director, any areas of concern.

Health Education: While conducting clinics, this position provides health education and counseling for clients, maintains treatment records along with interpreting physician orders and recommendations, maintains a knowledge base concerning all Public Health Programs such as but not limited to: Chronic Disease, Tuberculosis, and Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Epidemiology, HIV and Immunizations. Performs advanced and extended functions in specialized areas such as Family Planning, Pediatrics and Immunzations, within guidelines of RN Protocols and within scope of practice. 

 Lab:  Responsible to ensure all lab specimens are labeled and appropriate lab forms are ready for pick-up by courier daily and for collection of lab slips (with results), handled per protocol of medical provider who ordered tests.

 Referrals and Chart reviews: Follows policies regarding medical referrals and assists providers as requested.   Provides ongoing review of medical charts per Quality Assurance guidelines, reviewing 4 charts per provider monthly.  Results will be shared with clinical team and corrective actions taken

EPI: Completes Rabies investigation training and assists with investigation Animal Bite Reports as they relate to potential need to Prophylaxis and medical follow up.  Follows guidelines in the Animal Bite Compendium and orders from Medical Director or provider.  Ensures clients complete their treatment plans and documents care in HMS.

Performs other duties as requested by supervisor.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Excellent customer service skills

Ability to report to work on time,

Ability to use a computer and basic computer programs.

Knowledge of nursing process, Health Data of these communities and legitimate resource sites.

Bilingual in Spanish, is preferred but not required.

Qualifications:

Minimum – Free and clear license as a registered nurse, have one year experience as a registered nurse, willing to travel between Dixie, Gilchrist and Levy County Health Departments, have a drivers license, basic computer skills.

Preferred – Bilingual in Spanish

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:

Dixie, Gilchrist, Levy County Health Departments

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.    

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.