SENIOR COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSE - TB PROGRAM
About The Position
This is an internal promotional opportunity for current DOH employees. The position is part of the Communicable Disease/Tuberculosis Program and is responsible for the investigation, surveillance, and reporting of Florida reportable diseases/conditions. Key duties include TB case management and follow-up of cases, suspects, and referrals, providing direct nursing services in various settings (home, clinic, schools, daycare centers, nursing homes, healthcare facilities), and adhering to the 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). The position reports to the Operations Manager C-SES of the FDOH-Sarasota County.
Requirements
- Current, active Florida Registered Nursing license in accordance with Florida Statute 464 or a multistate license from another Compact State
- Valid driver’s license
- Knowledge of nursing practice
- Knowledge of FDOH reportable disease/conditions
- Knowledge of Tuberculosis and sexually transmitted diseases
- Customer service skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Ability to use basic office equipment
- Ability to learn and communicate effectively, orally and in writing, in English
Nice To Haves
- One year or more of nursing experience
- Bachelor’s degree in nursing
- Bilingual
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 and 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.
- Documents physician/nursing notes in Health Management System (HMS).
- Maintains accurate and complete medical records.
- Maintains client confidentiality in a manner consistent with Chapter 384.29, F.S. and DOH policy.
- Serves as the subject matter expert for DOH Sarasota and community partners related to TB and communicable disease 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.
- Conducts disease investigations, surveillance, and reporting of communicable diseases.
- Provides or recommends disease interventions in a variety of settings, e.g., home, clinic, schools, day care centers, nursing homes, etc.
- Performs nursing assessments.
- Educates clients 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 DOH-Sarasota.
- Provides educational/in-service presentations to the DOH-Sarasota staff and the community.
- Assists with maintaining and updating the DOH-Sarasota Reportable Disease Procedure Manual.
- Documents disease investigation findings in Merlin.
- Attends and participates in DCHP team and staff meetings, DOH-Sarasota staff meetings, and staff development activities.
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
