NURSING PROGRAM SPECIALIST - 64041101

State of Florida

3d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a professional nursing position with the Florida Department of Health in Collier County (DOH-Collier County), located in Naples in the Communicable Disease Control and Prevention Division (CDCP). This position is responsible for providing specialized public health nursing services for Family Planning (FP), Refugee and Immigration clients. The incumbent is expected to independently perform assigned duties in a professional and highly competent manner to ensure clinical excellence and maximum program outcomes. This position is classified as sensitive. Handles protected health information on a need-to-know basis following DOH, Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), Information Security and privacy policies. Employee abides by State/Federal laws governing health information. Responsible to maintain confidentiality, security, privacy and integrity of protected health information. Refers and utilizes DOH 50-10-05. This position has access to the following information sets: Medical Records, Laboratory Reports, Immunizations, Immigration, Refugee, Family and Personal Health Sterilization list and Health Management System (HMS). Tuberculosis (TB) testing and certain immunizations may be required. This position reports to the Community Health Nursing Consultant.

Requirements

• Knowledge of nursing and public health principles, practices and techniques.
• Knowledge of human anatomy and physiology.
• Knowledge of community resources.
• Knowledge of correct spelling, punctuation & grammar usage.
• Knowledge of standard business formats & styles for letters & Business forms.
• Skill in operating a personal computer.
• Skills in phlebotomy.
• Ability to provide preventive health care and treatment to groups.
• Ability to work with patients having a variety of physical problems.
• Ability to operate general office equipment.
• Ability to follow office procedures & practices.
• Ability to handle telephone calls in a courteous & effective manner.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally & in writing.
• Ability to understand, interpret & apply applicable rules, regulations, policies & procedure.
• Ability to prioritize individual workload.
• Ability to work indoors with occasional temperature changes.
• Ability to assist in planning and conducting a variety of training activities.
• Ability to administer prescribed medications.
• Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to work independently or with minimal supervision.
• Ability to review data for accuracy & completeness.
• Licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse in accordance with Florida Statute 464 or eligible to practice nursing in accordance with Florida Administrative Code 210-8.27.
• American Heart Association CPR certification.
• A minimum of one-year full time RN experience in hospital or an outpatient clinic.
• Valid FL driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Ability to frequently bend, kneel, reach, and sit or stand for long periods of time.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds as needed.
• Incumbent will have access to records containing social security numbers in performance of job duties.
• Incumbent may be required to work before, during and/or beyond normal work hours or days in the event of an emergency.
• This is a full-time, in-office position.

Nice To Haves

• Fluency in English/Spanish or Creole.

Responsibilities

• Provides assistance in the area of Refugee Health and Immigration. This position is responsible to register eligible Refugees. Provide the initial intake, order labs, give initial vaccines, give test results and subsequent vaccines. Independently prepare the 1-693 Immigration form, assist provider and give completed form to client in a signed and sealed envelope.
• Provides contraceptive services to clients attending DOH-Collier County clinics including review of methods, method starts, supply and pregnancy testing. Consulting with Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) as necessary.
• Initiates follow-up on abnormal lab results for FP clients, provides case management with initial contacts, reminders and coordination of care for those receiving colposcopy and biopsy. Monitors medications in the medication room, maintains adequate inventory and collaborates with CDCP staff for ordering medications as needed.
• Provides Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) counseling, testing, and preventive education following Department of Health (DOH) guidelines and triage clients who walk in. Works with APRN assisting with care, examination and treatment of clients. Administers medications in the clinic under clinician's orders and/or following DOH and Title X guidelines. Evaluates individual needs and makes appropriate referrals.
• Coordinates the Sterilization program, making sure that the clients have been seen in the Family Planning clinic, reviewed all Title X requirements and maintains the sterilization list.
• Coordinates the Informational and Educational (I&E) advisory committee, including preparing and submitting all required reports for Title X.
• Participates in Quality Improvement and Quality Assurance activities as assigned. Prepares biweekly leave and attendance records and daily employee activity records (EARS).
• 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
• Education Level: No Education Listed