COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSE - 64031020

Requisition No: 858597 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSE - 64031020

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 64031020 

Salary:  $61,200 annually 

Posting Closing Date: 08/18/2025 

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**Career Service**
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 When completing the online application, all gaps of employment or education greater than 90 days starting from high school must be explained (approximate date, month, and year) identifying company name or if unemployed. Incomplete applications/resumes will not be considered. Thank you for your interest in career opportunities with the Florida Department of Health in Citrus County. If you are looking to establish a successful career in Public Health, you have come to the right place. Many of our innovative and successful health programs are recognized throughout Florida. We hope you decide to join our team! Applicants will be contacted directly if selected for an interview.

Your Specific Responsibilities:

The incumbent is part of a global public health organization and is expected to support the Florida Department of Health in Citrus 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 Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Responsiveness and Excellence in all aspects of their work.

Need to know position with access to medical records.  Has computer access to Health Management System HMS and Florida Shots immunization program. Has access to secured areas and prescription medications. Adheres to Florida Department of Health in Citrus County Confidentiality, Security policy and procedures, and attends annual confidentiality and security trainings and updates.  Successful completion of a urine drug screen is a condition of employment.

May be assigned to any clinic location or program within the Florida Department of Health in Citrus.

Primary responsibilities will primarily be providing care to Family Planning and prenatal clients, which may include Sexually Transmitted Infections, and Immunizations including but not limited to:

• Patient assessment.
• Nursing interviews.
• Planning patient care.
• Conducts point of care testing.
• Implementation of provider orders.
• Evaluation of response to treatment.
• Maintain efficient clinic flow.  
• Administration of medications and required pharmacy tracking.
• Evaluate vaccination status and administer per protocol.
• Education and counselling.
• Serve as patient Advocate.
• Documentation of all information in Electronic Medical Record (HMS).
• Face to face and phone triage.
• Follow up and case management, including but not limited to, abnormal paps, labs and any diagnostic studies of OB and FP clients.
• Referral management and tracking, including but not limited to, colposcopy, LEEP, sterilization, LARC’s, and Well Women visits.
• Management of Florida Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Prpgram clients.
• Obtaining authorizations from third party payers for FP clients, as needed
• Responsible for maintenance of medications and supplies in the crash cart, including but not limited to, documenting daily lock check in logbook, as well as monthly inventory check of medication expiration date with proper removal and replacement, as needed.
• RN protocol nurse issuance.
• Specimen collection and processing.
• Supervision of professional and paraprofessional staff.
• Responds to patient questions and concern in person and via phone.
• Conducts monthly/quarterly medication and/or vaccine inventory. 
• Assist with the orientation of new employees and students

General duties/responsibilities:

• Prepares reports.
• Scheduling appointments.
• Utilize and maintain equipment. 
• Clean/sterilize work area and equipment and replenish stock, as needed.
• Will attend all staff meetings to maintain working knowledge of changes in the organization.
• Enters time in People First and EARs according to policy.
• Completes all required trainings within required time frames. 
• Participates in community events as well as provide immunizations, as applicable.
• Provide clinical expertise and subject matter information at community events.
• Completes quarterly chart audits, participates in QI activities.
• All other duties, as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of nursing and public health principles, practices, and techniques
• Knowledge of information and techniques needed to recognize and treat injuries, diseases, and deformities.
• Knowledge of drug properties and interactions, preventative health-care measure, high risk behaviors, and healthy lifestyle
• Ability to administer medications
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Ability to utilize electronic health records
• Ability to walk more than 100 feet, lift more than 20 pounds, bend, and stand for more than 20 minutes
• Ability to drive own or FDOH vehicle to and from schools, meetings, and community events
• Ability to speak in public
• Knowledge, skill, and ability to utilize essential medical equipment
• Ability to analyze, think critically, and problem solve
• Knowledge of customer and personal service and customer satisfaction

Qualifications:

Minimum -

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.

Valid Florida Drivers License

Preferred –

Experience working in a medical clinic, Experience working with pregnant women or women of childbearing age. 

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:

Lecanto, 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. 

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.  

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.