SENIOR COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSE - 64028368

Requisition No: 856450 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: SENIOR COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSE - 64028368

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 64028368 

Salary:  $65,597.36 to $67,997.36 

Posting Closing Date: 07/21/2025 

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This is an Open Competitive Career Service Senior Community Health Nurse position working in the Lee County Health Department.

This Senior Community Health Nurse is responsible for planning, monitoring, evaluating, and providing services on a countywide basis in outreach immunization clinics, employee health, and the health department. This position is under the direct supervision of the Nursing Program Specialist.

Assists with Immunization Program activities/services for the agency according to the current edition of the Epidemiology and Prevention of Vaccine-Preventable Diseases (CDC’s The Pink Book), the ACIP Recommendations, and guidelines from the State of Florida Immunization Program. 

• Promotes and maintains health of individuals, families, and the community through appropriate measures.
• Provides comprehensive nursing; vaccine administration in all FDOH- Lee clinics and community settings.

• Adheres to Immunization Program Guidelines; correct use of VFC (PC01), Uninsured/Underinsured (PC17), purchased vaccines (PC05), and Hepatitis (PC09) vaccines.
• Assures proper documentation of immunization services into Florida SHOTS and HMS.
• Maintains proper storage and handling of all vaccines, as per recommendations of the current edition of the CDC Vaccine Storage and Handling Guide.
• Utilizes monthly reports (Reminder Recall/Televox) to send reminders to clients who are coming due/past due for vaccinations.
• Administers vaccines for overseas travelers and maintain up-to date overseas travel information and is knowledgeable of the appropriate vaccines to administer relevant to the area of travel. Maintains current references for childhood, adult, and overseas travel immunizations.
• Provides statistical reporting as required and/or requested.
• Communicates anticipated vaccine and supply needs with Immunizations supervisor, monthly and/or as needed.

Serves as subject matter expert and resource person for Immunizations and Employee Health, providing technical assistance and educational support to nursing staff at DOH-Lee, and as needed to private providers and area CHDs.

• Maintains complete and current knowledge of all aspects of the immunization program including, but not limited to; childhood (Vaccines for Children-VFC), adult, travel, and providing outreach services. 
• Conducts workshops and sends educational CEU opportunities to staff.

• Performs immunizations skills checkoffs for clinical staff.

• Promotes access to vaccines in the community for adults, children and special needs/high risk populations through local coalitions and other community partners.
• Reviews DOH-Lee Employee Health protocol, as necessary. This protocol includes health promotion (wellness) and health protection (immunizations, TB, occupational health, and safety) components.
• Attends pertinent conferences, meetings, and events as requested or permitted. 
• Responds to public inquiries regarding immunization guidelines and recommendations in collaboration with DOH-Lee’s Public Information Officer (PIO).
• Responds to DOH employee inquiries regarding Employee Health policies and recommendations.

       Plans, coordinates, and monitors outreach programs to ensure efficiency and benefit to the community.

• Assists with the outreach immunization program for children and adults as needed, which could include evening or weekend hours.
• Aligns outreach initiatives with the county health department, health care providers, health management organizations, senior centers, active coalitions, nursing homes, and assisted care facilities.
• Conducts educational presentations and implements immunizations campaigns to increase community awareness.
• Completes and submits monthly outreach documentation; DOH Lee Meetings and Hosted Events.
• In conjunction with the Public Information Officer, maintains and distributes current list of outreach clinic events and sites to appropriate persons and agencies, conducts educational presentations to enhance awareness while reinforcing the importance of vaccination, creates handouts related to disease specific conditions for citizens and for the medical community.
• Assists with health fairs, community organizations, and specific public health events, as requested. 
• Performs quality improvement activities to monitor the effectiveness of outreach activities.

Performs Employee Health nursing duties as outlined in FDOH Lee IOP 13-3. This includes but is not limited to:

• Conducts Employee Health clinic for all new hires and completes necessary paperwork.
• Reviews and maintains employee health records.
• Educates employees on mandatory and recommended immunizations.
• Administers employee immunizations and/or facilitating acquisition of necessary titers.
• Assists with coordination of needle stick exposures and post exposure prophylaxis.
• Advises employees about job-related health risks and exposures.
• Coordinates employee flu clinics at all FDOH-Lee sites annually and other vaccines, as necessary.
• Assists the Public Health Emergency Preparedness Program with fit testing with N-95 masks.
• Conducts TB risk assessments annually or as needed according to the employee’s risk of contracting TB.

• Updates employee spreadsheet (notes whether staff is new, current, or separated) and immunizations provided, monthly.

Monitors climate-controlled storage (Verilert) for vaccines by responding to alerts and alarms in a timely manner and ensuring proper temperature logs.

• Responds to special directions and instructions during emergency operations, secondary person responsible for the Vaccine Storage Emergency Response Plan.

Timely and accurate documentation of leave and attendance records; biweekly timesheet and daily employee activity records (EARS).

Assists with student and volunteer orientation by precepting and evaluating students through observing their performance in various settings, monitoring their work, and providing input to students’ clinical coordinator.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

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

• Knowledge of the theories and concepts of preventive health care.
• Knowledge of nursing principles, practices, and techniques in specialized areas.
• Knowledge of human anatomy and physiology.
• Knowledge of community resources and organizations.
• Knowledge of the principles of adult learning.
• Knowledge of correct spelling, punctuation & grammar usage
• Knowledge of standard business formats & styles for letters & business forms
• Skilled in the application of nursing theory in specialized areas.
• Skilled in operating a personal computer.
• Ability to teach professional nurses.
• Ability to assess and prioritize service in a specialized area.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Ability to operate general office equipment.
• Ability to follow office procedures & practices.
• Ability to organize and maintain filing systems.
• Ability to handle telephone calls in a courteous & effective manner.
• Ability to locate information that is listed alphabetically & numerically.
• Ability to follow instructions.
• Ability to review data for accuracy & completeness.
• Ability to work independently or with minimal supervision.
• Ability to frequently use telephone, computer, copier, and small hand tools, i.e., stapler, scissors, etc.
• Ability to work indoors and outdoors with occasional temperature changes.
• Ability to establish & maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to prioritize individual workload.
• 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.

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

• Licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse in accordance with Florida Statute 464 or eligible to practice nursing in accordance with Florida Administrative Code 210-8.27.

     Other job-related requirements for this position:

• Incumbent may be required to work before, during and/or beyond normal work hours or days in the event of an emergency.  Emergency duty required of the incumbent includes working in special needs or Red Cross shelters, or performing other emergency duties including, but not limited to, responses to threats involving any disaster or threat of disaster, man-made or natural.
• Incumbent must possess a valid Florida Driver License and have a motor vehicle to carry out these duties.
• Selected immunizations or titers and/or periodic screening for tuberculosis may be recommended for this position.
• This position will abide by all state and federal laws, rules, and DOH policies and procedures.
• This position is authorized to transport confidential information outside of established DOH-Lee facilities and must comply with parameters defined in DOHP 50-10.
• Must have current CPR with AED (BLS) certification or obtain such certification during employment.
• Must be willing to undergo FIT Testing.
• Successful completion of a drug test is a condition of employment.
• This position is classified as sensitive. This individual will perform tasks defined as sensitive and handles confidential information. Background screening is a condition of employment.

Working hours: (A) Daily from 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M (B) Total hours in workweek 40 (C) Explain any variation in work (split shift, rotation, etc.) May be required to work additional hours as needed.

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:

Fort Myers

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. 

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.