SENIOR COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSE - 64000605

Requisition No: 836894 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: SENIOR COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSE - 64000605

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 64000605 

Salary:  54,000.00 - 57,000.00 

Posting Closing Date: 10/04/2024 

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FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

 IN SEMINOLE COUNTY

JOB OPPORTUNITY ANNOUNCEMENT

OPEN COMPETITIVE

Class Title: Senior Community Health Nurse

Base Salary: $54,000 – 57,000 Annual salary

Location: Florida Department of Health in Seminole County

                 400 W. Airport Blvd

                 Sanford, FL 32773   

Remote work will not be a consideration.

Your Specific Responsibilities:

The Florida Department of Health in Seminole County is looking for self-motivated, hardworking individuals to a Senior Community Health Nurse position located in Sanford, FL. 32773.

Condition of Employment:

This position may be required to work before, during and/or beyond normal work hours or days in the event of an emergency. Emergency duty required includes working in special needs or Red Cross shelters, or performing other emergency duties including, but not limited to, responses to or threats involving any disasters or threat of disaster, man-made or natural. This position will maintain confidentiality and security of records as specified by departmental regulations and laws.

This position requires a Valid Florida Driver License.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

This is a Generalist Nursing position that will be cross-trained to work across all departments providing clinical services at the Florida Department of Health in Seminole County (DOH-Seminole). The nurse will provide coverage in the general clinic for Family Planning, Sexually Transmitted Diseases and HIV client services and other clinical departments as needed.

Your Specific Responsibilities:

The incumbent in this position will provide professional nursing duties in the clinical services departments. Duties include but are not limited to the following:

Administers nursing services in the clinic setting of the DOH-Seminole for Family Planning, Sexually Transmitted Infections, Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program, Epidemiology, Hepatitis, Tuberculosis, Refugee Health, School Health and HIV. Administers treatment as ordered by clinicians.

Participates in quality assurance activities through periodic chart reviews, daily medication inventory, timely follow-up of client lab results for education and treatment.

Performs monthly nursing assessments and screenings for Tuberculosis and Refugee Health as established by the Florida Department of Health Tuberculosis and Refugee Health Programs Guidelines. Coordinates and/or performs tasks related to infectious disease testing for clients and collaborates with other clinical team members to process and ship specimens.

Provides interviews, reviews laboratory results and nursing education for clients in Family Planning, Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program, Epidemiology, Hepatitis, Tuberculosis, Refugee Health, School Health and HIV client services. Provides accurate completion of the Superbill to facilitate the check-out and billing process for each client.

Administers medications/immunization services in the clinic setting of the FDOH Seminole including satellite clinic sites utilizing the current CDC immunization schedule and utilizing safe recommended techniques for medication administration.  Completes required documentation in Florida Shots and the Health Management System (HMS). 

Review of immunizations records for missing doses for both child and adult health, administering required immunizations, and preparing and issuing necessary forms for school, college, employment, refugee, or travel. Providing client education as necessary.

Completes required electronic documentation in Health Management System (HMS). Provides care utilizing the statement of work for each program grant, state policy and local DOH protocols. Comply with program requirements through participation in ongoing training and updates in the TRAIN online system.

Assist with orientation and training for new nursing and clerical staff. Participates in quality assurance and improvement activities as directed. Participates in health fairs and community events.

Other duties including responding to natural and other disasters and working in Special Needs Shelters.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Adolescent prevention program operations. Skill in: basic Microsoft Office programs including but not limited to Outlook, Word, Publisher and Excel. Ability to: Plan, organize and coordinate work assignments; communicate effectively; establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; work independently. Ability to determine work priorities and ensure proper completion of work assignments Ability to communicate effectively. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others. Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures    relating to operational and management analysis activities. Ability to conduct fact finding research. Ability to work independently. Ability to solve problems and make decisions. Knowledge of the theories and concepts of preventive health care. Knowledge of nursing principles, practices, and techniques in specialized areas. Knowledge of community resources and organizations. Skill in the application of nursing theory in specialized areas

Minimum Qualifications:

• Have a valid state of Florida Registered Nursing License or a multi-state Registered Nursing License from another compact state (that is in good standing, with no complaints filed through the Florida Board of Nursing)
• Direct patient care experience, within the last 2 years 
• Willing to work before, during, and/or beyond normal work hours or days in the event of an emergency. This may include working in a special needs or Red Cross shelter, 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. Emergency duties may also include in-state and/or out-of-state deployment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Verifiable experience working with any of the following programs: Immunizations, Family Planning, STD, HIV/AIDS, School Health, TB/Refugee Health
• Work experience using any type of computer program to manage client electronic health records

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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:

Sanford, FL (Remote work will not be considered).

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.