OPS SENIOR COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSE - 64958410

Requisition No: 848256 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: OPS SENIOR COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSE - 64958410

 Pay Plan: Temp

Position Number: 64958410 

Salary:  $30 - $32 / hour 

Posting Closing Date: 03/13/2025 

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Your Specific Responsibilities:

The Senior Community Health Nurse functions at an advanced level within the Specialty Services Clinic at the Sarasota County Health Department (SCHD). Primary responsibilities include providing comprehensive healthcare services in HIV, Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD), Maternity, Family Planning and Hepatitis Clinics, as well as conducting HIV counseling, testing, and health screenings.

This role requires compliance with all background screenings, fingerprinting, drug testing, and selected immunization requirements. The position involves potential exposure to bloodborne pathogens and follows strict safety and infection control protocols.

1. Clinical Care & Direct Patient Services
   1. Provides public health nursing services in Ringling and North Port Specialty Clinics in accordance with established standards and policies.
   2. Participates in HIV, STD, Maternity, Family Planning, and Hepatitis Clinics, ensuring timely patient care and follow-ups.
   3. Conducts comprehensive nursing assessments during clinic visits, applying evidence-based practices.
   4. Ensures continuity of care through effective case management for patients with chronic or acute conditions.
   5. Collaborates closely with Ryan White case managers to optimize HIV care services.
   6. Assists uninsured patients in accessing Hepatitis C program services and Patient Assistance Program (PAP) applications for medication support.
   7. Maintains comprehensive and accurate client records, ensuring compliance with documentation standards.
   8. Assists healthcare providers during examinations and medical procedures.
   9. Provides health education and counseling to clients and their families, promoting disease prevention and wellness.
   10. Performs HIV pre- and post-test counseling following agency and DOH guidelines.
   11. Conducts laboratory specimen collection (urine, capillary, and venous blood), ensuring proper handling and processing.
   12. Assists Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs) and Doctors in delivering specialty clinical care.

2. Patient Coordination & Continuity of Care
   1. Facilitates internal and external referrals, ensuring clients receive the necessary follow-up services.
   2. Participates in service coordination to optimize testing, treatment, and ongoing patient management.
3. Clinical Support & Compliance
   1. Participates in Quality Assurance/Improvement activities and medical record audits.
   2. Assists in training and orienting new staff and students, ensuring knowledge transfer and adherence to best practices.
   3. Provides support in other clinics or units as needed.
   4. Assists in insurance claim resolution by providing necessary information to avoid denials and ensure timely payment processing.
4. Additional Responsibilities
   1. Engages in ongoing professional development, including in-service training and continuing education.
   2. Attends annual information security awareness training and adheres to department policies.
   3. Maintains active nursing licensure and meets all continuing education requirements.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Advanced knowledge of nursing practice
• Knowledge of STDs, HIV, Hepatitis C, OB, Family planning
• Interpersonal skills
• Diagnostic skills
• Basic computer skills

Qualifications:

Minimum-

• Licensure as a Registered Nurse in accordance with F.S. 464
• One to three years of clinical experience as an RN
• One to three years of experience performing phlebotomy

Preferred-

• One or more years of experience with electronic health records
• English/Spanish bilingualism

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:

William L. Little Health & Human Services Center

2200 Ringling Boulevard

Sarasota, FL 34237

and

North Port Family Health Center

6950 Outreach Way

North Port, FL 34287

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.    

If there are any problems applying online, please call People First Staffing Administration: (877) 562-7287.

Service Center hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., ET. TTY users, call (866) 221-0268.

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.