COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSE - 64067628

State of Florida • Jacksonville Beach, FL

9d • $60,000 - $66,000 • Onsite

About The Position

This is a Community Health Registered Nurse position that provides professional nursing services within the immunization center under the direct supervision of a Registered Nursing Consultant. At DOH-Duval, we work every day to protect, promote, and improve the health of our community. Join a team that values innovation, collaboration, and public service. Our programs are recognized across Florida for their impact and effectiveness, and we are looking for dedicated professionals who want to make a real difference. If you are passionate about creating healthier communities, your future starts here.

Requirements

• Basic computer skills, Windows, Outlook, Internet Explorer.
• Knowledge of basic medical terminology, pharmaceutical terminology & calculations.
• Knowledge of nursing principles, practices, and techniques
• Skill in using medical instruments or testing equipment in providing nursing care
• Knowledge of nursing and public health principles, practices, and techniques.
• Knowledge of human anatomy and physiology.
• Knowledge of community resources.
• Knowledge of HIPAA
• Public relations skills
• Ability to keep accurate records
• Ability to interview patients and obtain a complete medical history
• Ability to keep accurate records, follow instructions, communicate effectively.
• Ability to administer prescribed medications.
• Ability to provide direct patient care and treatment
• Ability to work with patients having a variety of physical problems.
• Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to teach health care
• At least one year experience providing immunizations
• Licensed as a Registered Nurse in accordance with Florida Statute 464 or eligible to practice nursing in accordance with Florida Administrative Code 210-8.27
• All Florida Department of Health positions require the incumbent to be able to learn and communicate effectively, orally and in writing, in English.

Nice To Haves

• FLSHOTS knowledge
• Bilingual (Spanish)

Responsibilities

• Administering vaccines to children and adults, tuberculin skin tests and rabies vaccines to clients and in the community. This position provides education related to immunization to internal and external customers.
• Assist with immunization training to FDOH-Duval employees, private providers and students to become knowledgeable on immunization, FLSHOTS, updates, guidelines and procedures.
• Assess patient immunization records. Maintain, monitor and ensure computer data is entered into FLSHOTS and HMS accurately.
• Maintain storage, handling and ordering of vaccines inventory. Monitoring of immunization supplies and refrigerators ensuring that the inventory is accurate and properly stored to prevent waste and spoilage.
• Accurately maintaining inventory and monitoring vaccines and medical supplies/equipment.
• Works in collaboration with internal and external partners.
• Ensures adherence to nursing protocol and polices, as well as immunization policies and procedures.
• Attends staff meetings, in-services, seminars and training for self-improvement to increase competency and retention of skills.
• Records accurately all nursing care provided.
• Ensures timely completion of all mandatory training.
• Ensures accurate and timely submission of employees leave and attendance records, employee activity records (EAR”s), and travel vouchers.
• Travel in privately owned vehicles in relation to above duties. A valid Forida Driver’s License is required when travel is necessary.
• As needed, will be required to cover clinics outside of your normal work area when staffing shortages are recognized which may include traveling to another clinic location.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Annual and Sick Leave benefits
• Nine paid holidays and one Personal Holiday each year
• State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options
• Retirement plan options, including employer contributions
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Tuition waivers

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level