SENIOR COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSE - 64029386

Requisition No: 858662 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: SENIOR COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSE - 64029386

Position Number: 64029386 

Salary:  $66,000 - $69,340 annually 

Posting Closing Date: 08/15/2025 

**INTERNAL AGENCY POSTING ONLY**

Thank you for your interest in career opportunities with the Florida Department of Health in Polk County.  If you are looking to establish a successful career in Public Health, you have come to the right place.  Many of our innovative and successful health programs are recognized throughout Florida.  We hope you decide to join our team!  Applicants will be contacted directly if selected for an interview.

 

The incumbent if part of a global public health organization and is expected to support the Florida Department of Health in Polk County in its mission to protect, promote, and improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county and community efforts and its vision to be the Healthiest State in the Nation. Furthermore, the incumbent is expected to incorporate the agency values of Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Responsiveness and Excellence in all aspects of their work.  

Your Specific Responsibilities

Clinical services include Adult Health, Family Planning, OB, STD, HIV, and Immunizations.

Incumbent’s duties include but are not limited to the following:

• Follow all local, state, and federal rules and regulations. Comply and perform within the scope of practice as defined by the Florida Nurse Practice Act.
• Preparation of the clinic area and equipment.
• Interview clients to obtain complete health history and presenting complaints.
• Take vital signs and perform other screening tests.
• Follow up on abnormal and late lab reports.
• Administer medications as ordered by physician/APRN or under medical protocol and guidelines.
• Make appropriate referrals and assist clients to make necessary arrangements.
• Maintains accurate records and reports.
• Provides screening for the HIV antibody virus, pre and post-test counsels, provides education, and refers for medical evaluation and other support services.
• Document and maintain accurate data entry into the client Electronic Health Record.
• Works with PFS pharmaceutical system to make sure medications are ordered and received, the inventory is kept up to date, and notifies any discrepancies to the supervisor
• Works independently to provide services to clients under protocol in Family Planning, STD, and/or TB as assigned.

 

Flexes to Meet the Needs of the Clinic

• Assist physicians and APRNs as needed.
• Interprets, educates, and reinforces the provider’s plan of care for the client.
• Collect specimens for laboratory tests and interpret laboratory results.
• Assess immunization status of all clients and immunizes in accordance to current standards.
• Enters immunization information into Florida Shots.

 

Case Management

• Assessing needs and planning with families to meet these needs
• Giving and/or demonstrating nursing care specific to client’s needs.
• Educate and counsel clients and their families according to assessed needs.
• Providing emotional support to clients and families
• Conferring with physicians and other community agencies to provide continuity of care.
• Reviews records for accuracy and completeness for QI audits.
• Facilitate case management of families through work with staff, Medicaid HMOs, and/or insurance companies.
• Coordinates with HMOs regarding appropriate referral services.

 

Other duties include but not limited to

• Participates in staff and in-service educational programs.
• Assists with inventory of supplies, medications, and vaccines.
• Incu