REGISTERED NURSE - 64084676 1 1 1

State of Florida

23d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is a professional nursing position providing support services and subject matter expertise for public health nursing operations including family planning, infectious disease management, public health response, and clinic operations. This position reports directly to the Executive Community Health Nursing Director. The position must be able to work independently requiring little supervision and be self-motivated. This position will work at the Florida Department of Health - Holmes and Washington County Health Departments, as scheduled by the Supervisor. The below duties and responsibilities will be carried out for each county stated above.

Requirements

• Knowledge of nursing and public health principles, practices, and techniques.
• Knowledge of human anatomy and physiology.
• Knowledge of community resources.
• Ability to administer medications.
• Ability to provide preventive health care and treatment to groups.
• Ability to work with patients having a variety of physical problems.
• Ability to determine work priorities, assign work, and ensure proper completion of work assignments.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to teach basic health care.
• Licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse, FS 464
• Valid Driver’s License
• CPR certification
• Packaging and Shipping Certification required.

Responsibilities

• Works in general clinic to include, but not limited to, family planning, STD screenings and treatment, immunization administration, medication administration, assists provider, as indicated.
• Documents and maintains appropriate health records in the Health Management System (HMS) and Florida Shots, as indicated.
• Performs diagnostic and/or screening test as ordered by the provider.
• Obtains/prepares laboratory specimens as indicated.
• Back-up for disease surveillance, investigation, reporting and follow-up when primary staff is unavailable.
• Enters information as indicated into the Merlin System.
• May at times be required to monitor systems after-hours when primary staff are out of office.
• Reviews non-compliant Healthcare Effectiveness Data and Information Set (HEDIS) list, supplied by Billing Clerks at Holmes and Washington.
• Sends reminder letters each month as indicated (by the 25th of each month) to the client and documents in HMS.
• Coordinates with Insurance representative to review assigned list of clients to ensure Gare Gaps are met.
• Submits records to insurance to ensure Care Gaps are met.
• Back-up for the Tuberculosis (TB) Program when primary staff is unavailable.
• Conducts interview of patient to obtain history of possible exposure, symptoms, skin test and or IGRA history, chest x-rays and contacts.
• Follows and manages clients found to have active TB and Latent Tuberculosis Infection (LTBI) based on policy and procedure.
• Communicates with regional TB liaison regarding client tracking and treatment.
• Updates, along with the Executive Community Health Nursing Director, the Policy and Procedure annually. This will be done by May 30th of each year.
• Responsible back-up for the AIDS Drug Assistance Program (ADAP).
• Completes eligibility using Provide and CareWare database as indicated.
• Participates in ADAP conference calls.
• Participates in community outreach activities and disaster relief efforts as assigned.
• Serves as the back-up Information Custodian for Epidemiology (EPI), HIV/AIDS, ADAP, and Tuberculosis.
• Responsibilities include maintaining information in accordance with state and federal statutes, rules regulations and Department of Health Policies, Protocols, and Procedures.
• Assists clinic RN with sending immunization reminders to parents/guardians to ensure two-year-old immunization goal is 95% or greater. (State target 95%).
• Participates in mandatory programmatic conference calls for improvement and updates.
• Participates in educational training and staff meetings.
• Obtains training for professional development and administrative knowledge of program requirements.
• Attends workshops, meetings, and in-services to maintain license and advance knowledge level.
• Packaging and Shipping Certification required.
• Serves as back-up for Vaccine for Children (VFC) Coordinator for Washington and Holmes CHD.
• This includes assisting in maintenance of VFC temperature logs, log tags and Florida Shots records.
• Will respond to emergency notifications received by the Sensaphone/Verilert notification system as indicated.
• Will work with VFC coordinator to prevent vaccine expiration and wastage, may assist with vaccine transportation and/or relocation.
• Attends workshops, meetings, and in-services for professional growth.
• Participates in community outreach activities and disaster relief efforts as assigned.
• Complete Employee Activity Report (EARS) within required timeframe.
• Other duties delegated by Supervisor and or Executive Community Health Nursing Director.

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