OPS Registered Nurse - 64858610 1 1
Gainesville, Florida
- Eligibility
- School HealthPeds
Posted Jun 23
- Unit and setting
- School
- License
- RN license
- Term
- Per Diem
What it pays
- Against similar roles
- Below most Florida PRN postingsFlorida PRN postings that state pay run $30/hr to $67/hr, the middle half $34/hr to $62/hr, across 270 postings.
Benefits
- 401(a)
- Direct deposit
- Employee assistance program
- Vision insurance
The workplace
The State of Florida employs nurses across multiple state agencies, including the Department of Health (DOH), Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ), and Department of Children and Families (DCF). In the Gainesville area (Alachua County), the DOH employs nurses for school…
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- Agency: Department of Health
- Working Title: OPS REGISTERED NURSE - 64858610 1 1
- Pay Plan: Temp
- Salary: $30 per hour
- Posting Closing Date: 07/08/2026
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OPEN OPS School Sub Registered Nurse
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Responsibilities
This DOH Sub Nurse position will provide school clinic assistance and/or relief to any of the Alachua County Department of Health assigned schools. They are directly supervised by the Alachua County Health Department (ACHD) School Health Coordinator RN Supervisor in coordination with the Alachua County Public Schools (ACPS) Health Services Supervisor and Principal of the school assigned. The nurse shall be responsible and accountable for making decisions that are based upon the individual’s educational preparation, scope of practice and experience in nursing.
This position will provide professional nursing services by coordinating and providing clinical services/activities in the school clinic(s). They will direct the work of the health technician if one is assigned to clinic. This nursing position functions under approved ACPS and DOH policies, protocols, and procedures.
It is the nurse’s responsibility to supervise the school’s clinic by establishing safe clinic procedures ensuring compliance with policies, protocols, and other instructions provided by coordinator of health services or contained in department manuals. Nurses will attend all staff meetings and workshops as appropriate.
It is the nurse’s responsibility to supervise the school clinic establishing safe clinic procedures ensuring compliance with policies, protocols, and other instructions provided by coordinator of health services or contained in department manuals. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with team members, school personnel, parents, students and outside agencies. Works with principal, support staff, teachers, and parents to improve health services. Assist school personnel with completion of incident/accident reports.
The nurse will provide nursing evaluation, planning, intervention, management and referral activities for students with acute/chronic health problems including initiating emergency procedures as indicated in emergent situations. In addition, provide health education supporting the promotion of wellness, maintenance of health, and prevention of illness. Monitor’s student health records, conditions, physicals and immunizations to assure that all students have met and are maintaining state and local school health requirements.
Performs chart reviews for chronic illnesses, health conditions and other health-related documentation. Ensure school staff are notified promptly, and students are flagged in computer-based program appropriately. Supports, coordinates and facilitates health screenings of students per state mandated grades and/or guidance referral.
Documents and refers failures with timely follow-up.
Collaborates with school staff regarding IEPs, 504, student services meetings as required and giving appropriate input on health needs of students. Provides consultation and training with school health staff, school employees, and other agencies regarding students’ needs as appropriate.
Documents all services provided to students in appropriate district provided format using acceptable nursing terminology on the appropriate School Board of Alachua County (SBAC) form(s) and/or computer program. Is responsible for the collection and maintenance of statistical data appropriate to support the objectives set forth in the School Health Plan and the completion of the School Health Report. Supports, coordinates and facilitates health screenings of students per state mandated
What's around it?
Gainesville, FLFrom Census ACS 2024.
Living costs about 3% below the US average
- Median rent
- $1,296/mo
- Household income
- $46,195/yr, all local households, not nurse pay