SENIOR COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSE - 64002346

Requisition No: 869277 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: SENIOR COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSE - 64002346

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 64002346 

Salary:  $71,544.20 (Includes CAD of $2,204.80) 

Posting Closing Date: 02/02/2026 

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Internal Agency Opportunity

Applicants accepted only from Department of Health employees, (includes OPS, Career Service, SES or SMS employees).

Applicants will not be accepted from outside the department.

Specific Responsibilities:

This is a Senior Community Health Nurse assigned to the Lantana/LW Health Center. Working in the Maternity/Family Planning/Sexual Health & GYN department; This position will be cross trained to work in all clinics as needed. Work is performed under the supervision of the Community Health Nursing Consultant. This position requires independent judgment, initiative, applying general knowledge of business practices and skill in applying instructions to accomplish various job functions. Adhere to established safety procedures according Florida Department of Health-PBC rules regulations, policies and procedures and practices in the work area.

This position is designated as a supervisor position and the position is required to maintain confidential information in accordance with the Florida Department of Health (FDOH and Palm Beach County Information Security Policy, Protocols and Procedures.   Confidential Data Sets: Clinical Information, Surveillance Tools & Reporting System (STARS), Epidemiology, Emdeon, Florida Shots, WIC, Employee Health Records (EHR). This position may review, update and release information from the Health Management System (HMS) and the Florida Shots Immunization System.

Responsible to perform assessments, care and/or treatments primarily in the Maternity/Family Planning/Sexual Health & GYN Clinics. Assist as needed with adult Immunizations. Advises patients and families on proper health care, interprets medication directions and factors related to patients’ condition for maintenance of good health status. Provide nursing care as well as education to the patients. Participates as a team member in obtaining and recording patient’s health, social histories and assessing patient needs.

Assist Providers as needed for the total care of all patients. Assist with discharge plans for clinic patients, receive and review lab, recording correct results in patient medical record. Performs immunization assessment and gives vaccines as needed. Performs patient home visits. Provide triage by phone and for walk-in patients without appointments. Schedules referral appointments, and return follow up appointments for patients. Assist in orientating new nurses and works as a preceptor for new nurses in the Maternity/Family Planning/STD & GYN department as directed by supervisor.

Reviews lab consultation reports and make appropriate disposition. Maintain a spread sheet for needed reports on abnormal PAP reports, and Immunization results. Assist with data collection and documentation as required.

Lead weekly teen clinic groups with topics such as: Family Planning, STD and nutrition. Visit school’s faith-based organizations and other community agencies on a monthly basis for the purpose of teen recruitment. Coordinate guest speakers on topics relevant to the teen health.

Participates in scheduled team meetings for discussion and management of patient care. Participates in planned in-service education sessions and Quality Assurance program.

Perform other duties as assigned.

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

• Knowledge of nursing and public health principles, practices and techniques.
• Knowledge of human anatomy and physiology.
• Knowledge of community resources.
• Ability to administer medications.
• Ability to provide preventive health care and treatment to groups.
• Ability to assist in planning and conducting a variety of training activities.
• Ability to work with patients having a variety of physical problems.
• Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to teach health care.
• Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training.

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

• This occupation requires licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse in accordance with Chapter 464, Florida Statutes and in accordance with Rule 64B9, Florida Administrative Code.

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 shelters, or performing other emergency duties including, but not limited to, responses to or threats involving any disaster or threat of disaster, man-made or natural. 
• Valid Driver’s license.

• This position may travel to another Health Center to provide services at the discretion of Administration.

Working hours:  (A) Daily from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm   (B) Total hours in workweek 40    (C) Explain any variation in work (split shift, rotation, etc.):  This is a                                full-time, in office position.

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:

1250 Southwinds Drive, Lantana, FL 33462

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.