SENIOR COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSE - 64002144

Requisition No: 864704 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: SENIOR COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSE - 64002144

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 64002144 

Salary:  $66,005.42 - $69,339.92 

Posting Closing Date: 11/10/2025 

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SENIOR COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSE

Internal Job Posting

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 Maternity, HIV, Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD), Family Planning and Hepatitis Clinics, as well as conducting HIV counseling, testing, and health screenings.

Your Specific Responsibilities:

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 Maternity, HIV, STD, 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 OB, STDs, HIV, Hepatitis C, and Family Planning
• Interpersonal skills
• Diagnostic skills
• Basic computer skills

Qualifications:

Minimum –

• Current Florida DOH employee
• Current, active Florida Registered Nursing license or a multistate license from another Compact State
• One to three years of clinical experience working as a registered nurse
• Experience in Women’s Health/OB

Preferred –

• One year of experience with electronic health records
• One to three years of experience in phlebotomy
• English/Spanish bilingual

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

Incumbent may be required to provide coverage at the North Port Family Health Center.

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.

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.  

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.

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.