SENIOR COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSE - 64000252 1

State of Florida • FL

87d • $2,307

About The Position

This is a senior community health nursing position functioning as a Registered Nurse in the health clinic and immunization clinic. Provides nursing services autonomously in health department clinics and throughout St. Lucie County which includes nursing assessments, case management, medication issuance and administration, documenting in the electronic health record and referrals to other community resources as needed. This position will work in the public health nursing programs in Family Planning, RN protocol, STD testing and treatment, immunization clinics, adult health/ Primary Care, and clinic laboratory as needed. Work is performed under the direct supervision of the Assistant Community Health Nursing Director. This position will provide services to clients at the clinic on 5150 NW Milner Drive, PSL, FL and 1701 S 23rd St. Fort Piece, FL. This position will work at each site up to 2 weeks or more per month depending on the need of the agency or need for patient care.

Requirements

• Current, active Florida Nursing License or a multistate license from another Compact State.
• Valid Florida driver’s License (position requires driving your own and/or a state vehicle to different locations).
• Current CPR certification.
• Willing to work before, during, and/or beyond normal work hours in the event of an emergency.

Nice To Haves

• One year of nursing experience.
• Bilingual-English/Spanish or English/Creole.

Responsibilities

• Provides counseling and testing on STDs, HIV and Family Planning options including birth control, pregnancy testing and counseling.
• Assists physicians and APRN in clinic settings, interviews clients, obtains clients health history, and performs nursing assessments with referrals as indicated.
• Provides case management and referrals to other community resources as needed.
• Autonomously runs the RN Protocol schedule.
• Performs related duties in the laboratory and other tests which includes drawing blood, interprets physician’s recommendations to clients, education, provides case management and follow up as required.
• Documents nursing assessments for clients which include interviewing, counseling, health education, STD testing, and STD treatment in the clinic.
• Assists with referrals to private physicians and to outside agencies.
• Conducts field investigations and drives own car or agency car throughout the county.
• Records searches as well as follow-up on sex partners and infected patients.
• Updates records in Florida Shots, processes 680 requests, completes College Vaccine Forms, PPD Testing, HMS visit/Screening for TB Gold Lab Tests.
• Schedules Return Vaccination appointments, provides Back up for EPI clients (Tdap, Rabies vaccines, Hepatitis A and Hepatitis B vaccines) and assists with outbreak response.
• Promotes vaccine adherence, education and outreaches in community settings, and conducts educational presentations as requested autonomously.
• Maintains a clean and safe work environment as it relates to state guidelines.
• Adheres to client confidentiality, universal precautions and county health department guidelines as defined in the guidebook and local policies.
• Communicates regularly with supervisor.
• Assists with ordering and receiving medical and clinic supplies, maintaining inventory management of medical/clinic supplies, maintains inventory and orders medications if needed, and distributes supplies to clinic rooms as needed.
• Participates in nursing meetings, CHD meetings, and in educational trainings.
• Completes required TRAIN and You Call the Shots trainings.
• Maintains licensure and CPR certification.

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
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees