SENIOR COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSE - 64028572

Duties and Responsibilities

This is a professional Registered Nurse (RN) position with the Florida Department of Health- Martin County in the School Health Program under the direct supervision of the Senior Community Health Nursing Supervisor. This is a ten-month career service position and works only when school is in session; utilizes annual leave or leave without pay plus personal checks to maintain state benefits when not in a working status. Maintains quality of services delivered in all tasks associated with position as evidenced in periodic evaluation/monitoring performance of specific competencies. The incumbent in this position must be self- motivated and work with limited supervision.

CASE MANAGEMENT

• Acts as patient advocate and nurse case manager for students with acute and chronic medical conditions
• Coordinates medical services between parents/guardians and specialty medical offices
• Completes referrals for identified acute and chronic medical conditions in writing, telephone calls and home visits as indicated
• Creates and refers students to Children’s Emergency Resources (CER).
• Creates CER medical voucher to obtain medical/dental services and medical/dental equipment
• Creates and refers students to the Capen Fund for Kids program
• Follows up to ensure satisfactory outcomes are achieved from referrals and case management
• Obtains medical equipment and supplies, brings to student’s school or home when indicated
• Provides parents/guardians with education on disease processes, treatments- medications and medical equipment use
• Documents health information accurately and thoroughly in a timely manner using FOCUS and HMS
• Attends IEP and 504 meetings as requested by the School District of Martin County staff
• Documents case management hours in HMS using service code 9010, maintains case management log
• Serves as back-up nurse case manager when another DOH school health nurse is on leave
• Prepares Children’s Services Council (CSC) Martin County Mid-Year and End of Year training log
• Uses FOCUS to review student medical records including IHCP/EAP/135 forms, demographics, etc.
• Maintains open communication with the School District of Martin County staff
• Multidisciplinary collaboration between school district, hospitals, medical offices, and parents/guardians
• Prepare end of year case management reports for summer transition and preparation for following school year
• Communicate with parents/guardians and medical providers on summer leave to ensure case management continuity of care

HEALTH SCREENINGS

• Schedules, coordinates, documents, and completes mandated health screenings and any health screening referrals from the School District of Martin County
• Provide assigned schools with Mandated Health Screening Opt Out Forms
• Pick up signed opt out forms from schools and provide to School Health staff for processing
• Ensure opt out form is complete, if not contact parent/guardian to explain form, send another form to parent/guardian
• Creates referrals to appropriate medical providers due to failed health screenings
• Provide case management for failed health screenings
• Communicates with parents/guardians on failed health screening results and referrals
• Ability to lift or carry equipment weighing 20 pounds or more.
• Uses proper body mechanics to provide health screenings to students. Nurse will have to bend, stoop, or stretch to accommodate the correct screening technique.
• Trains nursing students or Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) volunteers on health screening forms, use of equipment, how to properly screen students, referral, and case management process

IMMUNIZATIONS

• Utilizes FL Shots (Florida vaccine registry) to obtain, transcribe out of country or state records, and input immunizations into electronic vaccine database
• Creates DH 680 in FL Shots and provides to designated District RN
• Serves as subject matter expert for immunization schedule and record transcription
• Ensures students in nurse’s assigned schools are in compliance with current ACIP/CDC recommendations and county/state requirements.
• Administers immunizations during scheduled clinics
• Follows up with the School District of Martin County personnel and/or parents/guardian to assure immunization compliance
• Works with Nurse Program Specialist for Immunizations to schedule vaccine appointments in immunization clinic
• Completes annual Vaccine for Children (VFC) training on vaccines and vaccine storage and handling

TRAININGS/MEETING

• Completes required trainings
• Attends meetings, conferences, workshops, etc. to maintain level of nursing competency and licensure

Attends monthly all staff and School Health program meeting

OTHER DUTIES

Perform other related work when requested.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge: Nursing principles, practices, and techniques; human anatomy and physiology; aseptic technique and universal precautions; adhering to state statutes, rules/regulations, and practices.

Skills: Possess basic computer software skills in Microsoft software programs including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook; uses office and necessary systems/software (FL Shots, FOCUS) related to position. Skill to use equipment such as audiometer, vision spot screeners and any other necessary equipment related to position. Administer immunizations in clinic.  

Ability: Independently manage multiple work assignments per applicable State of Florida and DOH rules. Communicate effectively, courteously, and professionally at all times (both verbal and written); maintain effective working relationships with internal and external customers; problem solving and creative thinking towards solutions; prioritize and organize tasks for maximum efficiency; relate with clients and the public in a culturally sensitive, respectful manner; and review data for accuracy and completion. Accept constructive criticism and respond and implement suggestions for improvement. Transport, lift, and use program equipment up to 25 pounds and must be able to move around freely

Qualifications:

Minimum-

• Licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse in accordance with Florida Statute 464 or eligible to practice nursing in accordance with Florida Administrative Code 210-8.27 or 8.27
• Have 2 years of current Registered Professional Nursing experience                                                                     
• Have a valid driver’s license                                                                                                                                 
• Must be able to work before, or beyond regular work hours or days in the event of an emergency 
• Currently certified in CPR/AED & First Aid
• Have experience working with children                                                                                         

Special Notes About This Position: 

This is a professional Registered Nurse (RN) position with the Florida Department of Health- Martin County in the School Health Program under the direct supervision of the Senior Community Health Nursing Supervisor. This is a ten-month career service position and works only when school is in session; utilizes annual leave or leave without pay plus personal checks to maintain state benefits when not in a working status. Maintains quality of services delivered in all tasks associated with position as evidenced in periodic evaluation/monitoring performance of specific competencies. The incumbent in this position must be self- motivated and work with limited supervision.

The duties include but are not limited to Nurse Case Management of students with acute or chronic conditions, working with community partners, providers, and resources, including home visits, providing parental education, complete referrals and outcomes, and accurately document in electronic systems. Participate in all mandated Health Screenings.  Participate in back-to-school immunizations, complete immunization documentation, and record keeping. Attend mandatory trainings, conferences, workshops to maintain level of nursing competency and licensure. Attend all staff and School Health program meetings, and completes other duties as assigned, including emergency duty.

Preferred experience but not required for this position is DOH School Health experience, Nurse Case Management experience, persons who speak other languages than English such as Spanish.  Persons who have experience working with Microsoft word, excel, power point and outlook.  Persons with experience working with HMS, FOCUS, FLSHOTS, or other school-based systems, persons with clerical skills, and persons with patient and/or family education experience are all helpful for this position.

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:

3441 SE Willoughby Boulevard, Stuart, Florida, 34994

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.