SENIOR COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSE - 64058848 1

Requisition No: 850448 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: SENIOR COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSE - 64058848 1

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 64058848 

Salary:  $65,000.00 to $66,000.00 

Posting Closing Date: 04/18/2025 

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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 - Manatee, represents the agency and its mission and values.  The incumbent is a part of the global public health organization and is expected to promote cooperation, courtesy and teamwork in a diverse environment.  The incumbent will function under the supervision of the Senior Community Health Nursing Supervisor and must possess a current RN license in the State of Florida. The Senior Community Health Nurse will be cross-trained to work in the integrated clinic. 

The incumbent will be cross-trained to work in Family Planning, Communicable Disease, Immunizations, Preventive Care, and medicine room for the Nurse Issuance Program.

 

Your Specific Responsibilities:

DIRECT PATIENT CARE AT OUTREACH EVENTS VIA HEALTH COACH: Provides direct patient care at DOH-Manatee onsite clinics, as assigned to support Immunizations, Family planning, Preventative Care, TB, STI 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 physician(s) or APRN 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. Performance expectations based on this job description will be reviewed through individual conferences, direct observation and input from supervisors. This incumbent must be knowledgeable in policies and procedures of the agency and can perform technical nursing functions.

 

TEEN CASE MANAGEMENT: Identify teens 12-19 years old of Manatee County to increase awareness and access to DOH Family Planning services, provide education on prevention of unplanned pregnancies, and STI screening and transmission in the clinical and non-clinical settings, e.g., clinical services, WIC, schools, HIV/Health Coach Bus, and community events. The position requires bi-lingual capabilities in English and Spanish and will become a resource for the teen as it relates to their needs. The incumbent will work very close with community groups and schools in providing current and up-to-date family planning and STI information, be a guest speaker at schools, group sessions, and/or events. The incumbent will provide reports as requested in relation to number of teens being followed, outreach activities participated in, ongoing outcome of the follow-up, etc.

DIRECT PATIENT CARE AT DOH CLINICS: Provides direct patient care at DOH -Manatee onsite clinics, as assigned to support Immunizations, Family planning, Preventative Care, TB, STI 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 violenc