OPS REGISTERED NURSE - 64905635

Requisition No: 877684 | Agency: Department of Health | Pay Plan: Temp | Posting Closing Date: 12/10/2026

About the role

This is a “pool” announcement; applicants will not be considered after 6 months. The position may follow either a 10-month or 12-month work schedule, depending on program needs and available funding. Work assignments during summer months vary by location.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic nursing services within RN scope of practice to students under direct and/or indirect supervision of the Community Health Nursing Supervisor.
• Administer first aid, daily medications, and emergency medications (e.g., intermittent clean catheterization, gastrostomy tube feeding, blood glucose monitoring) to students and/or staff as ordered by a physician, following Brevard County Health Department and Brevard Public Schools guidelines.
• Organize and assist with state-mandated health screenings, including hearing/vision, scoliosis, and body mass index.
• Maintain a clean health unit/work area and perform periodic inventory of medical supplies.
• Maintain accurate and timely records/documentation of all work performed.
• Establish and maintain good working relationships with all staff members.
• Assist the health screening team with implementing and scheduling health screenings for school district students in state-mandated grade levels (body mass index, hearing, and vision).
• Collect and input screening data into HMS for upload by the School Health Program in Tallahassee.
• Sort and prepare mailings to parents/guardians regarding screening results, including 1st and 2nd letter notifications and 3rd notification via phone contact.
• Attend School Health in-services as scheduled, complete mandated training, and submit timesheets, mileage, and Daily Reports accurately and timely.
• Perform related work as required.
• May be required to work before, during, and/or beyond normal work hours or days in the event of an emergency, including working in special needs or Red Cross shelters or responding to natural or man-made disasters.

Requirements

• Florida RN license.
• Ability to acquire CPR and First Aid certification prior to on-boarding.
• Experience working in a medical setting.
• Current, valid Driver’s license.
• Transportation to travel to Brevard Public Schools in Brevard County, FL.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Ability to:
  • Use computer (email, attachments), print, fax, telephone, and data entry.
  • Keep accurate records and document using electronic records.
  • Work independently.
  • Communicate effectively through speech and writing.
  • Work with children and adolescents.
  • Respond to emergency situations (running) and lift 10-20 lbs (emergency equipment).
  • Climb stairs (in case of 2-story schools or non-functional elevators).
  • Perform CPR correctly.
  • Assist students into/out of wheelchairs and maneuver wheelchairs over uneven surfaces for extended periods.
  • Bend to retrieve documents or items from low cabinets.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a pediatric medical setting.

Pay

$24.97 per hour

Benefits

• State of Florida 401(a) FICA Alternative Plan (mandatory).
• Participation in state group insurance (eligibility requirements apply).
• Workers’ Compensation (mandatory, if needed).
• Reemployment Assistance (Unemployment Compensation) (mandatory, if needed).
• Deferred Compensation (voluntary).
• Employee Assistance Program (voluntary).

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