SENIOR COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSE - 64003448

Requisition No: 845162 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: SENIOR COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSE - 64003448

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 64003448 

Salary:  $64,000 to $66,000 annually 

Posting Closing Date: 01/24/2025 

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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:

This position provides, comprehensive public health nursing services and comprehensive case management in the Tuberculosis (TB), and Communicable Disease program, utilizing the public health nursing process. This individual will provide public health level assessment of health status and health care needs of individuals, families, and/ or groups of individuals in a variety of settings, including but not limited to clinics, schools, hospitals, homes and other public/community facilities. They will be responsible for direct patient care along with in-depth teaching and physical assessment that is directed toward the prevention, promotion and maintenance of optimal health. Work is performed under the direction and guidance of the Senior Community Health Nursing Supervisor.

Need to know position with access to medical records and social security numbers.  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. This position works primarily in the TB, and Communicable Disease, but may be assigned to any clinic location or program within the Florida Department of Health in Citrus.

Duties related to:  TB, Communicable diseases, and Immunizations including but not limited to:

• Case management of TB clients.
• Screening and testing for TB.
• Identifying and testing contacts of TB Disease cases.
• Interviews cases by phone or when necessary, conducts field visits for interviews.
• Direct observed Therapy activities
• Conducts notifiable disease surveillance, investigation, and reporting.
• Educates client, family members and contacts regarding reportable diseases, disease process and transmission and control measures.
• Utilizes language line.
• Patient assessment
• Nursing interviews
• Planning patient care
• Implementation of provider orders
• Evaluation of response to treatment
• Administration of medications and vaccines
• Education and counselling
• Serve as patient Advocate
• Documentation of all information in Electronic Medical Record (HMS)
• Utilization of all applicable systems including but not limited to; Merlin, Careware, INFINITT, EDN, TB portal of HMS, ADAP Provide, Essence, STARS
• Follow up and case management of diagnostic studies.
• Referral management and tracking
• 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.

General duties/responsibilities:

• Prepares reports
• Scheduling appointments
• Enters time in People First and EARs according to policy
• Completes all required trainings within required time frames.
• Teaching educational programs utilizing area of expertise.

All other duties as assigned

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of epidemiologic principles and practices related to public health surveillance, case investigation, outbreak detection and disease control.
• Knowledge of nursing principles, practices and techniques.
• Knowledge of health promotion and disease prevention.
• Knowledge of Immunization practices and administration of vaccines to children and adults.
• Knowledge of case management skills and investigative and interview techniques.
• Knowledge of Infection Control practices

• Skills in computer programs and electronic health record.

• Ability to perform patient interviews in sensitive situations.

• Ability to conduct physical assessments

• Ability to conduct case management and utilize investigative and interview technique.

• Ability to participate in the planning and implementing of treatment for patients.

• Ability to work with patients having a variety of physical, social, or emotional problems.

• Ability to observe patient’s reactions to medications.

• Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures.

• Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.

• Ability to prioritize workload.

• Ability to perform nursing skills including, but not limited to, blood draw, vaccine administration, patient assessment.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to communicate effectively.

• Ability to investigate and report cases of communicable disease, suspected cases, outbreaks or unusual prevalence of communicable disease.

• Ability to assist in the assessment of health status and health care needs, counseling guidance and education of assigned clients.

• Ability to provide and/or participate in in-service and community education programs relative to communicable disease control.

• Ability to consult with physicians, hospitals, Long Term Healthcare Facilities, schools, other county health department staff, and other community groups concerned with communicable disease control and surveillance.

• Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services and customer satisfaction. 

• Knowledge of computer software including applications.

• Knowledge of essential medical equipment

Qualifications:

Minimum - Florida Statute Reference: Chapter 464 eligible to practice nursing in accordance with FL Admin. Code 210-8.22 or 8.27

Responsible for securing the designated information sets for the purposes of protecting confidentiality, data integrity and appropriate access for all information, both confidential and public record, which is stored in hard copy and electronic forms.

Licensed to practice Registered Nurse in the state of Florida.

Must maintain a valid Florida driver’s license.

Must be willing to undergo Fit Testing.

Preferred – TB, and Communicable Disease experience.

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. 

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.