COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSE - 64069784

Requisition No: 850829 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSE - 64069784

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 64069784 

Salary:  $33,760.00 to $77,027.48 

Posting Closing Date: 04/23/2025 

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Job posting category (Open Competitive)

Your Specific Responsibilities:

The incumbent is part of a global public health organization and is expected to support the Florida Deparunent of Health in Volusia

County in its mission to protect, promote and improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county and

community efforts and its vision To be the Healthiest State in the Nation. Furthermore, the incumbent is expected to incorporate the

agency values of lnnovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Responsivgness and Excellence in all aspects oI their work.

The position serves as the SENIOR COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSE and works under the general supervision of the ASSISTANT

COMM HEALTH NURSING DIRECTOR. This position will serve as the Lead Nurse for Florida Department of

Health in Volusia Health County located at  Orange City. Clinical Services and provides

professional support( and technical assistance to the staff, community agencies, and the general public. This position requires

experience in a busy clinic setting with a variety of duties in lmmunizations, Family Planning, STD and Laboratory services. This

position will be required to perform duties at multiple sites within the county to include, but not limited to, Florida Department of

Health in Volusia County locations as well as sites established/co-located within the community in conjunction with community

partners. The employee is expected to arrive at assigned location (daily) on time at the provided start time. Mileage will only be

paid in accordance with the State policies for travel to different site locations within the county.

This is a responsible position requiring excellent verbal and written communication and organizational skills. Must demonstrate

the knowledge, skill and abilities for nursing protocols identified in this class. Must conform to the standards set forth in the

personnel rules and regulations and the written policies of FDOH and DOH-Volusia. Must be able to communicate, build rapport

and effectively educate teens, young adults and adults on sexually transmitted diseases, family planning, pregnancy and

immunizations including assisting providers in exam rooms, laboratory testing and phlebotomy, treatment and prevention. lt

requires the ability to obtain patient histories, current health assessments, counseling, patient education, referrals to community

resources, scheduling in-house and outpatient procedures, assist providers, ability to perform prescribed treatments, administer

medications, give immunizations, change medical dressings, and draw blood for testing as well as other laboratory work.

Gathers and records pertinent data/information on client records from assessment and interview process. Provides appropriate

client education and counseling related to each health services program. Reviews electronic health record and service coding for

completeness, accuracy and quality assurance purposes. Assists providers with examinations, physicals and other procedures as

necessary.

Responsible for issuing prescribed medications/birth control per DOH-Volusia Nurse lssuance Protocol and/or under the

direction of a provider. Administers injectable medications/birth control/immunizations as indicated. Performs phlebotomy services

and routine laboratory testing, including pregnancy tests,  Hep C and HlV.

Reviews vaccination records and provides direct immunizalion services which includes the education, counseling and

administration of immunizations to children and adults, and travelers per CDC, ACIP, VFC, FDOH and DOH-Volusia guidelines.

Updates vaccination records in FL SHOTS and issues appropriate documentation, i.e. Form 680 and religious exemptions in

accordance with agency guidelines.

Medication Room and lnventory

Maintains orderliness of Medication Room and medication inventory to include: Verifying inventory of medications weekly,

ordering medications from Central Pharmacy or other designated vendors, verifying shipment for accuracy, logging inventory into

Med Room application removing outdated and short-dated medications from shelves and returning them to Central Pharmacy,

accurately removing from inventory, accurately placing barcodes on medications, restocking shelves as needed and maintaining

necessary documents/logs/licenses as required for inspection. Keeps Assistant Community Health Nursing Director informed of

any discrepancies, problems or concerns.

Community-Based Outreach Clinical Services:

Provides clinical services at community-based outreach clinics to include, but not limited to, the provision of family planning,

immunizations and STD screening and treatment: . Gathers and records pertinent data/lnformation on client records from assessment and interview process. Provides

appropriate client education and counseling related to each health services program. Reviews electronic health record and

service coding for completeness, accuracy and quality assurance purposes. . Responsible for issuing prescribed medications/birth control EcP per DoH-Volusia Nurse lssuance Protocol and/or under the

direction of a provider. Administers injectable medications/birth control/immunizations as appropriate. Performs phlebotomy

services and routine laboratory testing, including pregnancy tests. . Reviews vaccination records and status to provide direct immunization services which includes the education, counseling and

administration of immunizations to children and adults, and travelers per CDC, ACIP, VFC, FDOH and DOH-Volusia

guidelines. Updates vaccination records in FL SHOTS and issues appropriate documentation, i.e. Form 680 and religious

exemptions in accordance with the agency policy.

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 Lead Nurse Duties:

. Manage clinic flow by monitoring the schedule in HMS and nursing staff schedule to maximize efficiency and

productivity. Make recommendation for schedule adjustment when needed.

. Address clinical sile concems, issues and complaints within the clinic.

. Utilize chart review tool to Assist ADON with charts reviews.

Assists in setting up examination rooms, preparing instruments for various procedures, maintaining the care of instruments and

equipment, cleaning and wrapping instruments, cleaning exam rooms at the end of clinic each day, restocking rooms and

maintaining work area.

Assists with the orientation of students, new staff members and cross-training fellow clinical employees. Provides direction and

assistance to Licensed Practical Nurses.

Other duties as assigned.  Attends and participates in staff development, such as team/staff meetings and in-service training/continuing education. . Attends computer skills/training classes as needed. Performs other related duties as assigned. Maintains timely submission of EARS, timesheets, telephone invoices, and travel documentation.  Emergency duty

7. Knowledge, skills and abilities, including utilization of equipment, required for the position:

Knowledge of nursing and public health principles, practices and techniques . Knowledge of basic medical terminology and human anatomy and physiology . Knowledge of community resources . Skilled with computers and keyboarding . Skilled in written and verbal communication . Ability to administer prescribed medications and immunizations . Ability to perform nursing assessment and triage client education and counseling . Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments . Ability to document appropriately in client electronic health record . Ability to follow directions and work efficiently  in a team environment . Ability to establish and maintain efficient working relationships with others

8. Licensure/registration/certification requirements (lf applicable, list the appropriate Florida Statute or federal regulation cite):

Licensure as a Registered Prolessional Nurse in accordance with Florida Statute 464 or eligible to practice nursing in accordance with Florida Administrative

Code 210-8.27.

9. Other job related requirements for this position:

Valid driver's license and use of a personal vehicle

Certification of Acknowledgement - This position is in compliance with and monitors compliance (when applicable) of the mandatory

requirements in Sections 215.422 and 112.061, Florida Statutes, and Chapter 691-24.001, Florida Administrative Code.

lncumbent may be required to work before, during and/or beyond normal work hours or days in the eyent oI an emergency. Emergency duty

required ofthe incumbent includes working in special needs or Red Cross shelters, or perfoming other emergency duties including, but not

limited to, responses to or threats involving any disaster or threat of disaster, man-made or natural. lncumbent is required to complete time

sheet, work activity reports (EARS), and mandatory trainings. Trainings may be deemed mandatory by Agency, Statute, grant, Program, or

County Administrator

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of Nursing principles, practices and techniques in specialized areas

Knowledge of STD prevention and treatment guidelines

Knowledge of Human anatomy and physiology

Qualifications:

Minimum -

Must have knowledge of Nursing principles, practices and techniques in specialized areas

Must have knowledge of STD prevention and treatment guidelines

Must have knowledge of Human anatomy and physiology

Must be licensed as a registered professional nurse in accordance with Chapter 464, Florida Statute and in accordance with Rule 6489, Florida Administrative Code or have a current multistate registered Nurse license from another compact state? Are you  licensed as a registered professional nurse in accordance withchapter 464, Florida statute and in accordance with Rule 6489, Florida Administative Code or have a current multistate license.

Preferred -

Knowledge of nursing and public health principles, practices and techniques

Experience working in clinic or community health setting

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:

Florida Department of Health - 1845 HOLSONBACK DR. DAYTONA BEACH, FL 32117

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.

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.

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.