COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSE - 64005036

State of Florida • Saint Augustine, FL

3d • $60,000 - $63,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Florida Department of Health in St. Johns County (FDOH-SJC) is part of a statewide public health system. Our Mission – To protect, promote and improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county, and community efforts. Our Vision – To be the Healthiest State in the Nation. Our Values - Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Responsiveness, Excellence (ICARE). This is a sensitive and responsible position that assists with the provision of direct health care delivery services to adults and children for the FDOH-SJC. This position is responsible for nursing duties in the areas of sexually transmitted infections, family planning and the provision of contraception, HIV testing and prevention (PrEP), pediatric and adult immunizations, tuberculosis testing and treatment and HIV care. This position provides support to the communicable disease program.

Requirements

• Licensure as Registered Nurse 464 F.S
• Valid Florida Driver’s License
• Knowledge of human anatomy and physiology
• Knowledge of public health services
• Skilled in performing nursing/clinical processes and assessments
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Ability to plan and organize work assignments
• Ability to utilize an electronic health record and Microsoft Products
• Ability to problem solve and work in a team environment
• Incumbent may be required to work before, during and/or beyond normal work hours or days in the event of an emergency.
• Emergency duty required of the incumbent includes working in special needs or Red Cross shelters, or performing other emergency duties including, but not limited to, responses to or threats involving any disaster or threat of disaster, man-made or natural.
• After being evaluated and recommended by the Director of Nursing to perform after hours and weekend on-call duties on a rotating schedule, the incumbent will carry a telephone and respond to emergencies and inquiries.
• The on-call nurse will make authorizations and referrals when medically necessary and appropriate.
• All Florida Department of Health positions require the incumbent to be able to learn and communicate effectively, orally and in writing, in English.

Responsibilities

• Obtains and reviews prior medical records, reports and lab results for patients
• Obtains health histories
• Performs phlebotomy as ordered by the physician, advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) or physician’s assistant (PA) or under nursing protocol
• Performs nursing assessments and evaluations as appropriate
• Follows the Title X Family Planning Clinical Manual regarding the provision of non-directive counseling and support of patients making decisions related to contraception or basic fertility services
• Administers medication and gives injections and immunizations, under the direction of the physician, APRN or PA or under nursing protocol as appropriate.
• Assists with exams and procedures
• Reviews and documents immunization histories
• Educates clients on health and disease processes
• Provides treatment and education for sexually transmitted infections when appropriate
• Documents clearly, accurately and timely
• Screens, evaluates and assists with treatment for tuberculosis (TB)
• Provides nurse case management support to patients undergoing treatment for active or latent TB
• Provides rabies post-exposure prophylaxis
• Assists Epidemiology and/or Environmental Public Health with the investigation and follow-up of persons diagnosed with a reportable communicable disease by: Traveling to locate, interviewing and/or treating clients in the home, at a physician’s office or in a hospital
• Completing follow-up and documentation as necessary for reports
• Performs 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