SENIOR COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSE - 64028532

Requisition No: 847100 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: SENIOR COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSE - 64028532

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 64028532 

Salary:  $65,000.00 - $66,000.00 annual 

Posting Closing Date: 03/14/2025 

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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 is part of a global public health organization and is expected to support the Florida Department of Health in Manatee 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. 

 

Duties and Responsibilities:

DIRECT PATIENT CARE AT DOH CLINICS: Provides direct patient care at DOH -Manatee on-site clinics, as assigned to support Immunizations, Family planning, Preventative Care, TB, STD, Refugee and PrEP Clinics. Duties will include but may not be limited to:

• Perform nursing assessments, medical histories, health promotion education and healthy lifestyles counseling in a culturally sensitive manner. 
• Screens for domestic violence and provides intervention as indicated.  Assesses tobacco use and provides cessation information. 
• Provides preconception, contraception, and pregnancy education and counseling. 
• Conducts HIV screening and counseling. 
• Performs screening and testing for tuberculosis. 
• Administers oral and injectable vaccines in accordance with ACIP and CDC recommendations and enters information into Florida SHOTS and HMS.
• Issues medications under the nurse issuance protocol. 
• Counsels and refers for sterilization procedures. 
• Assists physicians in the exam room and accurately completes all paperwork associated with various physical exams.
• Provides referrals for PrEP according to guidelines.   
• Documents in the EHR and codes all services into HMS.

 

NURSING MENTORSHIP: The incumbent will mentor staff and students affiliated with contracted institutions.

 

DOCUMENTATION/TRAINING:

• Documents client services in HMS
• Monitors business flow process with Q-Flow
• Completes mandatory training 100% of the time
• EARs/DARs will be completed within 7 days of the service provision, 95% of the time.

 

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 should afford clients privacy, confidentiality and dignity.

 

This position may serve clients that speak only Spanish, Creole, or other languages. It may require performance of interpreter duties, if bilingual, or implementation of the Department’s Limited English Proficiency Plan.

 

Independently and professionally addresses and resolves all customer service issues and takes appropriate actions.   May be required to perform additional duties at the direction of Senior Community Health Nursing Supervisor. Attends and participates in staff meetings, in-service training, and other professional and staff development activities. 

 

Perform other duties as