SENIOR COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSE - 64041866

Requisition No: 839540 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: SENIOR COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSE - 64041866

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 64041866 

Salary:  $2461.54-$2540.00 bi-weekly 

Posting Closing Date: 10/27/2024 

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Thank you for your interest in career opportunities with the Florida Department of Health in Pinellas 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 is part of a global public health organization and is expected to support the Florida Department of Health in Pinellas 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 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.

 

The Department of Health in Pinellas has a Senior Community Health Nurse position open in the Medical Services Program.   The successful applicant will work primarily in the Immunization, Family Planning and STD clinics and will evaluate clients in a variety of settings within the scope of Florida State and Federal guidelines.  The successful applicant will work at the Clearwater Health Department.

 

Your Specific Responsibilities:

• Provides direct services to clients including:  immunization, administration of ordered medications, pregnancy testing, tuberculosis testing and other testing or services which fall within nursing practice
• Offers education and information on family planning methods and services
• Counsels clients on basic health promotion and risk behaviors, including but not limited to:  communicable disease control, maternal and child health, family planning, nutrition, growth and development, safety and anticipatory guidance
• Advises and counsels clients on health promotion, STD & HIV risk reduction, and care and management of disease
• Assists nursing supervisor with clinic management, monitoring clinic flow and caseload 
• Responds promptly to emergency situations within the building
• Completes assignments and functions independently
• Follows policies and procedures, including standing orders
• Meets productivity expectations for this position
• Assists examiners as needed
• Assists in review of electronic laboratory results and provides follow-up and case management
• Documents all observations and actions accurately utilizing the electronic record, and the Florida Shots Registry
• Complies with HIPAA guidelines and the Florida Department of Health's Information Security Policy ensuring client information is secure 100% of the time
• Performs other duties as required
• Keeps supervisor informed
• Attends staff meetings as required
• Attends training for personal and professional growth
• Meets annual training requirements

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to prioritize responsibilities
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
• Skill in use of a personal computer
• Knowledge of patient confidentiality laws 
• Use multiple computer programs and software such as Microsoft office to retrieve and/or input data. 
• Independent problem solving skills
• Strong verbal communication and listening skills
• Ability to work effectively and cooperatively wi