SENIOR COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSE - 64045701 1
State of FloridaAbout the role
Requisition No: 851143
Agency: Department of Health
Working Title: SENIOR COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSE - 64045701 1
Pay Plan: Career Service
Position Number: 64045701
Salary: $65,920.14 Annually
Posting Closing Date: 04/21/2025
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Senior Community Health Nurse - Internal Agency
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 Pinellas Park Health Center.
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
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