OPS SENIOR COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSE - 64856249

Requisition No: 840053 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: OPS SENIOR COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSE - 64856249

 Pay Plan: Temp

Position Number: 64856249 

Salary:  $35.50 per hour - minimum of 40 hours per week 

Posting Closing Date: 11/01/2024 

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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH – HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY

DISEASE CONTROL DIVISION - REFUGEE HEALTH PROGRAM

OPS SENIOR COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSE

2002 E. 26th AVE., TAMPA, FL 33605

 

Thank you for your interest in career opportunities with the Florida Department of Health in Hillsborough 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.

 

Join an amazing company culture that values employee growth and development at the Florida Department of Health. Professional development is highly encouraged and supported within our organization through opportunities for mentorships and educational and skills training.  From the moment you are hired, you can begin to grow as a professional and a leader, through strategic planning, internal committees, and project engagement.  There are also many opportunities for continuing education at no cost to the employee.  If you are looking to further your education through a college degree, the Florida Department of Health can help with our tuition reimbursement program.  We offer an inspiring and encouraging atmosphere to support you while you work with us.

 

The Florida Department of Health (DOH) is responsible for the health and safety of all citizens and visitors to the state. As a public health agency, the Florida Department of Health must monitor the health status of Floridians, diagnose, and investigate health problems, and mobilize local communities to address health-related issues. The Florida Department of Health develops policies and plans that support health goals, enforce laws and regulations that protect the health of all residents and visitors, and link people to needed health care services. The Florida Department of Health also provides specialized assistance to pregnant women, infants, and children with special health care needs, regulates health care practitioners, and provides medical disability determinations.

 

OPS Senior Community Health Nurse:

The OPS Senior Community Health Nurse operates within the immediate guidance of the overseeing nursing supervisor in the Refugee Clinic. Working independently and adhering to all established state and local protocols written/approved by the Florida Department of Health. The incumbent must possess a valid Registered Nurse license issued by the State of Florida or multi-state license from another Compact State.

 

Your Specific Responsibilities:

Advocates for and sustains the well-being of individuals, families, and the community using suitable preventative and rehabilitative actions. Provides comprehensive nursing in FDOH-Hillsborough Refugee Health and in the community settings as warranted. These services include childhood and adult vaccine administration, STD counseling/testing/treatment, TB screening, case management referrals and follow-up of the referrals, timely and thorough documentation, and collection of laboratory specimen.

Interviews, counsels, demonstrates, and teaches health principles. Maintains comprehensive quality records, collects, and reports relevant data to advanced practice registered nurses and physicians; provides appropriate case follow-up; participates in case management meetings; formulates and evaluates care plans, assists in record reviews; serves as staff advisor to student affiliates and new staff nurses; participate