SENIOR COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSE - 64080255

Requisition No: 843398 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: SENIOR COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSE - 64080255

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 64080255 

Salary:  $31 to $32 per hour 

Posting Closing Date: 01/19/2025 

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Thank you for your interest in career opportunities with the Florida Department of Health in Manatee County.  If you are looking to establish a successful career in Public Health, you have come to the right place. We have competitive salary, great benefits, along with a new expedited recruitment approach, and opportunities for career advancement. 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, an employee of the Florida Department of Health in Manatee County, represents the agency and its mission and values.  The incumbent is part of the global public health organization and is expected to promote cooperation, courtesy, and teamwork, in a diverse environment.

The incumbent in this position functions under the supervision of a Community Health Nursing Supervisor; Occupies a ten-month Career Service position and operates in accordance with the academic calendar.  The incumbent must possess a current RN license in the State of Florida.

School Health Program Orientation and Annual Training – In coordination with school district programmatic partners and under the oversight of the Community Health Nursing Supervisor, develops and implements a comprehensive orientation and ongoing annual education program for School Health services staff.  Program to address basic competencies in the School Health Service program, as outlined in School Health Services Plan and including, but not limited to: standardized training and competency demonstration for required Health Screenings, including vision, hearing, scoliosis and growth and development; medication administration training; field trip training; the development, implementation and monitoring of nursing care plans; standardized referral and follow -up procedures for identified health conditions; record review procedures; CPR and emergency procedures in the school health setting.  Program must also address health information security: All information held in health records is confidential, with access governed by state and federal laws.  Confidential information includes the client’s name, address, medical, social and financial data and services received.  Sexually transmitted disease and pregnancy information is of a more sensitive nature and is to be maintained by the school nurse in a separate confidential file inaccessible to other staff.  This employee will adhere to all regulations re: confidentiality of client’s personal and medical information. Maintains records of all staff training.

Development and Implementation of Specialized Nursing Education Programs in the School Setting – Develops and presents lessons to individuals and groups in the school and community setting in topics including but not limited to asthma, diabetes, epilepsy, and life-threatening allergies.  Serves as program champion for implementation of Asthma Friendly School designation in district schools, including guiding program application and process in individual schools.  Develop and implement standardized education programs for care of the diabetic student in the school setting; within the parameters of the public health setting, develops relationships with insulin, technology representatives, and advocacy groups to facilitate diabetes training and support to school health program staff.  In accordance with Florida Administrative Code, develop and implement standardized education program for care of students with epilepsy and care of students with life-threatening allergies.

 

Nursing Mentorship - Assist Director of Nursing and Community Health Nursing Supervisor in the implementation of nursing practice at DOH Manatee. Acts as a preceptor for students from local schools of nursing assigned to affiliate with the Health Department in the School Health Services Program.  Participates in the mentoring of staff and students; Identifies, plans, and develops resources to augment program operations; provides technical assistance and serves as the liaison with community organizations. Holds a leadership role on the School Health Total Quality Improvement Group in partnership with school district programmatic counterpar