NURSING PROGRAM SPECIALIST - 64029511

State of Florida • Sarasota, FL

23d

About The Position

Through the Communicable Disease/Tuberculosis Program this position will be responsible for the investigation, surveillance and reporting of Reportable Diseases and conditions of public health importance, case management/follow-up of cases, suspects, referrals and other direct nursing service in a variety of settings, e.g., home, clinic, schools, daycare centers, nursing homes, healthcare facilities, etc., utilizing the current policies and procedures of the Department of Health in Sarasota County (DOH-Sarasota), the Florida Department of Health (DOH) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). This position reports to the Operations Manager C-SES of the FDOH- Sarasota County.

Requirements

• Knowledge of nursing practice
• Knowledge of TB and STDs
• Customer service skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Ability to use basic office equipment
• Must hold an active Registered Nurse License in the State of Florida (F.S. Reference: 464) or Multistate RN License from another Compact State
• Three years of experience as a TB case manager

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing

Responsibilities

• Conducts case management/contact investigations for Tuberculosis (TB) suspects/cases, contacts and Latent TB Infection (LTBI) clients effectively following and utilizing Florida Department of Health in Sarasota County (DOH-Sarasota), DOH and CDC policies and procedures.
• Participates in and/or conducts clinic services, including but not limited to: Tuberculosis nursing/MD clinics Contact screening clinics
• Runs TB reports monthly to monitor program activities.
• Assists with maintaining and updating the DOH-Sarasota TB Program Procedure Manual.
• Provides technical assistance to DOH-Sarasota supervisors, staff and the community regarding the TB and the TB Program.
• Maintains accurate and complete medical records. The employer, Department of Health, County Health Department is the records owner of the medical records as defined by Section 455.667 F.S.
• Serves as the subject matter expert for DOH Sarasota and community partners related to TB questions and concerns
• Educates client and/or family members regarding reportable diseases, disease process, and transmission and control measures
• Coordinates and conducts TB clinic services
• Is responsible for maintaining and updating the DOH-Sarasota TB Program Procedure Manual
• Assists with maintaining and updating the DOH-Sarasota Reportable Disease Procedure Manual
• Conducts investigation, surveillance and reporting of communicable diseases, provides and other direct nursing services in a variety of settings, e.g., home, clinic, schools, day care centers, nursing homes, etc.
• Performs nursing appraisals.
• Educates client and/or family members regarding, health, disease process and transmission.
• Refers and coordinates services to ensure continuity of care.
• Acts as contact/resource person for the DOH-Sarasota.
• Provides educational/in-service presentations to the DOH-Sarasota staff and the community.
• Provides Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD) Field Delivered Therapy services for STD clients following established CDC Florida Department of Health and DOH-Sarasota guidelines.
• Provides nursing services to HIV positive inmates in the Sarasota County Jail
• Works with DOH Sarasota physician to provide medical care to HIV positive inmates
• Provides education and counseling to cases
• Documents physician/nursing notes in Health Management System (HMS)
• Runs monthly HMS reports for invoice purposes.
• Attends and participates in DIS team meetings, ECDC staff meetings, DOH-Sarasota staff meetings and staff development activities.
• Maintains client confidentiality in a manner consistent with Chapter 384.29, F.S. and DOH policy.
• 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
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees