Job Description

Requisition No: 830212 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: SENIOR COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSE - 64005844

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 64005844 

Salary: $34,152.14 -$63,000.00 

Posting Closing Date: 09/05/2024 

Total Compensation Estimator 

Open Competitive

Anticipated Vacancy

Previous applicants are still being considered

Your Specific Responsibilities:

This position is under the direct supervision of the Senior Community Health Nursing Director. The incumbent has access to the follow sets of confidential information: CHD client medical record, Health Clinic Management System.

The incumbent provides public health nursing services for clients in the Primary Care, Family Planning (FP) and Sexually Transmitted Disease (STD) clinic. This position is classified as a sensitive position. Incumbent handles protected health information on a need-to-know basis following Department of Health, HIPAA and Information Security and privacy policy. Works independently to provide contraceptive services to women attending Florida Department of Health Gadsden County clinics including review of methods, method starts, supply and pregnancy testing. Consults with Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (ARNP) as necessary. Provides HIV counseling, testing, and preventive education following Department of Health (DOH) guidelines and triages clients who walk in. Works with Medical Director, and Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner assisting with care, examination, and treatment of clients. Administers medications in the clinic under clinician’s orders and/or following DOH and Title X guidelines. Evaluates individual needs and makes appropriate referrals. Assists in completing Title X reports which include quarterly sterilization reports and I & E committee reports. Monitors monthly unknown method report.

This position will become the STD Credentialed Nurse for Gadsden County Health Department. When training is available and offered through the State Health Office Bureau of Communicable Disease the incumbent will complete all requirements including training which may include out-of-state travel.

Monitors nursing practices of the immunization program to ensure high quality of professional services and maintenance of agency standards. Serves as the Back-up coordinator for the Gadsden County FDOH VFC program. Monitors the vaccine inventory by conducting routine weekly and monthly inventory counts, ordering vaccines in a timely manner, keeping daily refrigerator logs, and making sure the vaccine monitoring system is in good working order. Assists with completing the FDOH Gadsden immunization report and helps to ensure clients have completed immunizations based on the 4:3:1: 3:3:1:4 schedule by the age of 2 years old and strives to maintain at least 95% of clientele are complete. Educates employees on proper handling of vaccines. Attends meetings, conferences, workshops, and in-service programs pertinent to immunizations to update.

Assist with case managing the PAP follow-up, provide case management with initial contacts, reminders, and coordination of care for those receiving colposcopy and biopsy. Manages any medications in the drug room, maintaining adequate inventory and working with appropriate clinic staff for ordering medications as needed through the PFS system. Keeps drug room organized and ensures monthly pharmacy inventory is conducted by utilizing and completing the PFS reconciliation report. Coordinate annual equipment calibration and maintenance for clinic equipment. 

  Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of nursing and public health principles, practices, and techniques.
• Knowledge of community resources.
• Ability to work with patients having a variety of physical problems.
• Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

Other job-related requirements for this position. Incumbent may be required to work before, during and/or beyond normal work hours or days in the event of an emergency. Emergency duty required of the incumbent 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 disaster or threat of disaster, man-made or natural

Qualifications:

Minimum - RN License Floria Statute Chapter 464 and one year of experience in providing nursing services.

Preferred – Current BLS Certification.

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:

Florida Department of Health – Gadsden County Health Department, 278 LaSalle Leffall Dr., Quincy FL 32351

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!

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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) 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:  

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. 

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