COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSE - 64001148

Requisition No: 832042 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSE - 64001148

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 64001148 

Salary:  $50,000 - $52,000 

Posting Closing Date: 07/08/2024 

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64001148 Community Health Nurse  

Your Specific Responsibilities:

The incumbent, a Community Health Nurse employee of the Florida Department of Health in DeSoto County (DOH-DeSoto), represents the agency and its mission and values.  The incumbent is part of the organization and is expected to promote cooperation, couresty and teamwork in a diverse enviroment.  This position is under the direct supervision of the Community Health Nursing Director and assists the medical and nursing staff with patient care and collects data in various healthcare sites. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES; Below is a list of essential duties and responsibilities.  Other duties may be assigned.

• Obtains client’s full medical history and assessment and evaluates information.
• Counsels and educates clients
• Provides treatment and education for sexually transmitted diseases when indicated from lab results. 
• Provides pregnancy testing, counseling and referrals.
• Assists with medical exams.
• Administers medication per practitioner orders. 
• Administers immunizations as applicable.
• Performs lab work when needed.
• Maintains exam rooms, laboratory and clinic areas for clinic activities and walk-ins.
• Ensures that specimen samples are logged correctly and sent to labs.
• Answers telephone inquiries from clients.
• Performs monthly pharmaceutical inventory.
• Assists with ensuring  medication and supplies are ordered and inventoried.
• Assists with ensuring all emergency medical supplies are available and in working order at all times.
• Performs medical record audits and clinical/administrative reports accurately, legibly and within appropriate time frames (ie. Family Planning).
• Completes client referrals and prior authorizations as needed for medications, additional testing and/or further medical care when appropriate.
• Collaborates with all DOH-DeSoto programs to assure healthy client outcomes.
• Contacts physician clarification and/or orders regarding client symptoms/standing orders/protocol.
• Provides nursing support as needed at Outreach/Awareness Activities and incident response events within the community to include mass immunizations, emergency response activities, and community health engagements.  Nursing support may be required outside of normal business hours to accommodate community needs during evening and weekend hours.
• All Client Service Records (CSR’s) and Employee Activity Records (EARS) will be coded accurately and submitted within stated time frames.  Keeps immediate supervisor informed of nursing problems when appropriate.  Performs other related duties as assigned including requirements to work during or beyond normal work hours or days in the event of an emergency.  Employee abides by State/Federal laws governing confidential and public information.  This position is classified as a sensitive/confidential position.  Incumbent handles protected health information on a need to know basis following Department of Health, Information Security and Privacy Policy including local operating procedures.
• Works with health care providers in all clinics.  Maintains records including but not limited to nursing assessment, history, educational sessions, and counseling.  Instructs patients and families on how to carry out physicians’ orders.  This position assists with exams, educates clients regarding health and disease processes.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of nursing and public health principles, practices, and techniques
• Knowledge of human anatomy and physiology
• Knowledge of community resources
• Knowledge of correct spelling, punctuation & grammar usage
• Knowledge of standard business formats & styles for letters & business forms
• Skill in operating a personal computer
• Skill in use of computers and Microsoft office applications
• Ability to teach health care
• Ability to work with patients having a variety of physical problems.
• Ability to operate general office equipment
• Ability to follow office procedures & practices
• Ability to handle telephone calls in a courteous & effective manner
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally & in writing
• Ability to understand, interpret & apply applicable rules, regulations, policies & procedures
• Ability to prioritize individual workload
• Ability to work indoors with occasional temperature changes
• Ability to assist in planning and conducting a variety of training activities.
• Ability to administer prescribed medications 
• Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments
• 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
• Ability to work independently or with minimal supervision
• Ability to review data for accuracy & completeness
• Ability to administer vaccines
• Ability to provide preventive health care and treatment to groups

Qualifications:

Incumbent must hold a current, active Florida Nursing license or a multistate license from another Compact State. Incumbent must have a valid Florida Driver License or the ability to obtain one prior to hire.  Employee must hold CPR certification.

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:

Arcadia, FL

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:

Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State’s total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including:

• Annual and Sick Leave benefits;
• Nine paid holidays and one Personal Holiday each year;
• State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options;
• Retirement plan options, including employer contributions

(For more information, please click www.myfrs.com);

• Flexible Spending Accounts;
• Tuition waivers;
• 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.

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.

VETERANS’ PREFERENCE.  Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply.  Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements.  Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code.  Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here.  All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.