OPS REGISTERED NURSE - 64853107

State of Florida

22d • Onsite

About The Position

This position performs clinical nursing duties for the Department of Health in Collier County (DOH-Collier) across various programs including Sexually Transmitted Disease (STD), Employee Health, Family Planning, Immunizations, and Adult Health, with a primary focus on Infectious Disease (HIV/AIDS). The role requires the ability to work independently within the scope of practice for described duties and to coordinate daily clinic activities with providers such as the Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) and Medical Doctor (MD) staff. The incumbent is at risk for exposure to respiratory and bloodborne pathogens, necessitating an annual TB assessment and recommended vaccinations. This position contributes to the organization’s culture of performance excellence by actively seeking to improve personal and organizational performance through measurement, analysis, knowledge management, and process improvements, and by participating in performance management committees, councils, and/or workgroups. The role continuously demonstrates the Department’s ICARE values and reports to the Community Health Nursing Consultant. The position is expected to work 24-32 hours per week.

Requirements

• Ability to effectively communicate essential public health education/information
• Experience in communicable disease, public health, or family planning nursing
• Ability to enter client data into the Health Management System (HMS)
• Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments independently
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
• Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures
• Ability to work independently, with minimal direct supervision and demonstrate self-motivation
• Ability to develop and maintain written documentation
• Knowledge of the target population
• Knowledge of and sensitivity to cultural and linguistic competence
• Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines
• Ability to demonstrate exceptional customer service skills
• Willingness to accept training and supervision
• Skill in computer use, specifically Microsoft applications and client databases
• Ability to follow agency security guidelines
• Ability to apply continuous quality improvement tools and techniques to monitor outcomes and improve efficiencies.
• License per Florida Statute 464. Licensure as a Registered Nurse in accordance with Florida Statute 464 or eligible to practice nursing in accordance with Florida Administrative Code 210-8.27 or possess a nursing multistate license through the Nurse Licensure Compact.
• American Heart Association CPR certification.
• Experience with phlebotomy or willingness to learn.
• Valid FL driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• ICS Training (completed within 3 months of hire if not trained); 500/501 Certification and recertification (completed within 3 months of hire)
• Correctly utilize an N95 face mask

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual in English and Spanish or English and Creole.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing from a U.S. accredited college or university, or an Associate's Degree in Nursing with applicable experience.
• A minimum of two (2) years recent experience in communicable disease, public health, and family planning nursing.
• Experience with pharmaceutical inventory

Responsibilities

• Provides clinical nursing care to all clients in the Adult Health clinic during clinic hours of operation and outside clinical hours as needed.
• Coordinates laboratory services and referrals to outside providers.
• Oversees the blood draw station area for the clinic, performs phlebotomy and other laboratory functions to include specimen procurement and appropriate handling and shipping of specimens.
• Collaborates with medical staff.
• Coordinates medical care with case managers when indicated.
• Assists in the collection of health history (vital signs, symptoms, and complaints).
• Assists medical provider during exams and reinforces provider instructions to client.
• Provides translation service for clients and staff, if bilingual.
• Supports vaccination outreach efforts including with the jail.
• Provides back up support for clinical services related to communicable disease control and prevention programs as required or needed (STD, HIV, TB, EPI, Refugee Health).
• Responsible for supporting clinical operations by overseeing the ordering and inventory management of medications for the clinic.
• Collaborates with communicable disease control and prevention programs for clinical services including but not limited to specimen collection, processing, shipping, and handling, clinical supplies and inventory management including but not limited to medications and vaccinations.
• Establishing and maintaining knowledge in Pharmaceutical Forms System (PFS).
• Performs monthly inventory with clinic staff.
• Coordinates the return of medications when necessary.
• Assist in routine function of clinic through stocking or supplies, maintaining charts, working within the Health Management System (HMS) system, returning phone calls and assisting with reports as necessary.
• Maintains organization, sanitation, and cleanliness of clinic areas.
• Serves as lead point of contact for clinical services to ensure coverage in clinic during supervisor absence.
• Performs other duties and adjusts schedule as necessary as assigned by supervisor.

Benefits

• State of Florida 401(a) FICA Alternative Plan (mandatory)
• Participation in state group insurance (upon meeting eligibility requirements. Consult with People First and/or the serving HR office)
• Workers’ Compensation (mandatory, if needed)
• Reemployment Assistance (Unemployment Compensation) (mandatory, if needed)
• Deferred Compensation (voluntary)
• Employee Assistance Program (voluntary)
• And more!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree