SENIOR COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSE - 64006220 1 1

Requisition No: 840913 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: SENIOR COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSE - 64006220 1 1

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 64006220 

Salary:  $2,614.40 Biweekly 

Posting Closing Date: 11/20/2024 

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Job Posting Category:  Open Competitive

Your Specific Responsibilities:

This is a professional nursing position within the Clinical Department of the Department of Health in Charlotte County (DOH-Charlotte). The incumbent in this position is responsible for providing direct clinical services to clients accessing Immunizations, Family Planning, Sexually Transmitted Infections/Diseases (STI/STD)/HIV, Tuberculosis (TB) and Refugee Health Programs. These activities include provision of adult and childhood immunizations according to CDC/ACIP guidelines, provision of contraceptive methods, family planning counseling and referral services, STD/HIV testing and counseling, TB disease investigation and case management. This position requires knowledge of the public health system and the professional skills to interact with patients, health care providers and community partners along with the ability to interact with people with diverse social, economic, and cultural lifestyles and characteristics.  This position also requires communication skills to interview, counsel, and provide client education. This position reports directly to the Public Health Services Manager B-SES.

Immunizations

• Administers child and adult immunizations according to ACIP and CDC guidelines
• Remains current with vaccine updates and ensures colleagues receive current information
• Ensures all vaccines are entered and tracked in Florida Shots
• Ensures safe handling and storage of vaccines according to VFC protocols
• Engages in child and adult vaccination promotion and advocacy in the community
• Provides outreach vaccination services for adults and children 

Sexually Transmitted Infections

• Provides STI/HIV counseling and testing
• Administers STI treatments (oral, IM, SQ) per provider’s orders
• Provides Nurse Issuance medications according to protocol
• Documents health history, assessments, plan of care in the Health Management System
• Provides health education using evidence-based educational programs in a variety of community settings

Family Planning

• Educates and provides family planning services according to Family Planning Title X Administrative and Clinical Manuals and protocols
• Documents health history, assessments, plan of care in the Health Management System
• Documents and tracks information requested by the Healthy Start program
• Educates and refers for tubal ligations and vasectomies according to protocol
• Provides Nurse Issuance medications according to protocol
• Tracks and reconciles Nurse Issuance medications
• Consults with clinical providers as needed

Tuberculosis Control

• Provides backup TB case management services for TB and LTBI patients

• Implements and coordinates interventions identified in a case management plan
• Delivers continuous TB care by linking patients with appropriate service providers
• Ensures ongoing evaluation of the case management plan regarding patient treatment adherence and adjusts the plan accordingly

• Performs contact investigation around infectious TB cases
• Documents HIV results for TB cases in HMS and RVCT

• Provides targeted TB testing and complete treatment for latent TB Infection (LTBI) among populations at high-risk for TB
• Provides nursing assessments and nursing case management for clients who are tuberculin reactors or who have active tuberculosis. These duties include issuing and monitoring prescribed medications according to physician’s instructions and protocols.  Schedules x-rays, collects sputum and blood specimens as necessary 
• Orders medications from the State Pharmacy for active and latent TB cases

Other Duties

• Backs up clinical operations (FP provider, STI, TB)
• Submits EARS (Employee Activity Records) in a timely manner
• Participates in quality assurance and quality improvement initiatives
• Functions as a resource to professionals, paraprofessionals, support staff, and students
• Represents DOH-Charlotte through participation with agencies from state, county and municipalities, and community partners
• Contributes to the success of the agency’s Strategic Plan
• Performs other related duties in accordance with the needs of the organization and supervisor’s instruction

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of Statutes, Rules and Regulations that pertain to the programs
• Ability to use equipment and supplies related to the position
• Knowledge of program development
• Ability to perform nursing functions related to assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of services provided to immunizations, STI/HIV, family planning and TB patients
• Knowledge of the prevention and treatment of infectious diseases of public health significance, prevention of diseases of environmental origin, prevention of injuries, promotion of healthy behaviors, response to disasters and assistance in the recovery, and providing access to health care

Qualifications:

• A valid Florida driver’s license and/or reliable transportation is required
• Licensure as a Registered Nurse in accordance with Chapter 464, Florida Statutes and in accordance with Rule 64B9, Florida Administrative Code is required
• Current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)/Basic Life Support (BLS) or willingness to obtain certification from an approved CPR/BLS course within 90 days of employment is required
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) is preferred
• Experience working in immunizations, STD/HIV or Family Planning program is preferred
• Public health experience is preferred

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:

Port Charlotte, Florida

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

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• 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.

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.