SENIOR COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSE - 64003448

Requisition No: 845162 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: SENIOR COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSE - 64003448

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 64003448 

Salary:  $64,000 to $66,000 annually 

Posting Closing Date: 01/24/2025 

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**Career Service**
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 When completing the online application, all gaps of employment or education greater than 90 days starting from high school must be explained (approximate date, month, and year) identifying company name or if unemployed. Incomplete applications/resumes will not be considered.

 

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

Your Specific Responsibilities:

This position provides, comprehensive public health nursing services and comprehensive case management in the Tuberculosis (TB), and Communicable Disease program, utilizing the public health nursing process. This individual will provide public health level assessment of health status and health care needs of individuals, families, and/ or groups of individuals in a variety of settings, including but not limited to clinics, schools, hospitals, homes and other public/community facilities. They will be responsible for direct patient care along with in-depth teaching and physical assessment that is directed toward the prevention, promotion and maintenance of optimal health. Work is performed under the direction and guidance of the Senior Community Health Nursing Supervisor.

Need to know position with access to medical records and social security numbers.  Has computer access to Health Management System HMS and Florida Shots immunization program. Has access to secured areas and prescription medications. Adheres to Florida Department of Health in Citrus County Confidentiality, Security policy and procedures and attends annual confidentiality and security trainings and updates.  Successful completion of a urine drug screen is a condition of employment. This position works primarily in the TB, and Communicable Disease, but may be assigned to any clinic location or program within the Florida Department of Health in Citrus.

 

Duties related to:  TB, Communicable diseases, and Immunizations including but not limited to:

• Case management of TB clients.
• Screening and testing for TB.
• Identifying and testing contacts of TB Disease cases.
• Interviews cases by phone or when necessary, conducts field visits for interviews.
• Direct observed Therapy activities
• Conducts notifiable disease surveillance, investigation, and reporting.
• Educates client, family members and contacts regarding reportable diseases, disease process and transmission and control measures.
• Utilizes language line.
• Patient assessment<