SENIOR COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSE - 64081122

State of Florida

2d • $66,000 - $69,340

About The Position

Thank you for your interest in career opportunities with the Florida Department of Health in Polk County. If you are looking to establish a successful career in Public Health, you have come to the right place. Many of our innovative and successful health programs are recognized throughout Florida. We hope you decide to join our team! Applicants will be contacted directly if selected for an interview.

Your Specific Responsibilities:
The incumbent if part of a global public health organization and is expected to support the Florida Department of Health in Polk County in its mission to protect, promote, and improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county and community efforts and its vision to be the Healthiest State in the Nation. Furthermore, the incumbent is expected to incorporate the agency values of Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Responsiveness and Excellence in all aspects of their work.
Clinical services include Adult Health, Family Planning, OB, STD, HIV, and Immunizations.
Incumbent’s duties include but are not limited to the following

Follow all local, state, and federal rules and regulations. Comply and perform within the scope of practice as defined by the Florida Nurse Practice Act.
Preparation of the clinic area and equipment.
Interview clients to obtain complete health history and presenting complaints.
Take vital signs and perform other screening tests.
Follow up on abnormal and late lab reports.
Administer medications as ordered by physician/APRN or under medical protocol and guidelines.
Make appropriate referrals and assist clients to make necessary arrangements.
Mains accurate records and reports.
Provides screening for the HIV antibody virus, pre and post-test counsels, provides education, and refers for medical evaluation and other support services.
Document and maintain accurate data entry into the client Electronic Health Record.
Works with PFS pharmaceutical system to make sure medications are ordered and received, the inventory is kept up to date, and notifies any discrepancies to the supervisor
Works independently to provide services to clients under protocol in Family Planning, STD, and/or TB as assigned.

Flexes to Meet the Needs of the Clinic

Assist physicians and APRNs as needed.
Interprets, educates, and reinforces the provider’s plan of care for the client.
Collect specimens for laboratory tests and interpret laboratory results.
Assess immunization status of all clients and immunizes in accordance to current standards.
Enter immunization information into Florida Shots.

Case Management

Assessing needs and planning with families to meet these needs
Giving and/or demonstrating nursing care specific to client’s needs.
Educate and counsel clients and their families according to assessed needs.
Providing emotional support to clients and families
Conferring with physicians and other community agencies to provide continuity of care.
Reviews records for accuracy and completeness for QI audits.
Facilitate case management of families through work with staff, Medicaid HMOs, and/or insurance companies.
Coordinates with HMOs regarding appropriate referral services.

Other duties include but not limited to

Participates in staff and in-service educational programs.
Assists with inventory of supplies, medications, and vaccines.
Incumbent will travel to and cover other clinics within the county as staffing needs indicate and as directed.
Assists with monitoring temperature controls with notation on appropriate logs for refrigerators and freezer per protocol.
Maintains time/attendance/travel/EARs records.
Maintains and increases competency through educational materials and classes.
Assists in orientation of new personnel and volunteers.
Assists with preceptorship of students assigned to the clinic.
Assists with supervision, as a charge nurse, of the clinical staff and the clinic as assigned by the Sr. CHN Supervisor.
This position may serve clients that speak only Spanish, Creole, or other languages. It may require performance of interpreter duties, if bilingual, or implementation of the Department’s limited English proficiency plan.
Performs other duties as required.

Requirements

• Knowledge of nursing principles, practices, and techniques in specialized areas.
• Knowledge of agency policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of human anatomy and physiology.
• Ability to properly administer prescribed medications.
• Ability to perform complete physical assessment of patients.
• Ability to identify and evaluate illnesses.
• Ability to initiate diagnostic laboratory tests and evaluate the results.
• Ability to manage the care of patients.
• Ability to work with patients having a variety of physical and socio-economic problems.
• Ability to compile and evaluate medical histories and other clinical and laboratory data.
• Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to be flexible with set schedule and able to plan the day according to the need of the clinics.
• Knowledge of EHR and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Skill in the use of nursing equipment and instruments.
• Valid Florida Driver's License
• Licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse (RN) in accordance with Chapter 464, Florida Statutes or eligible to practice nursing in accordance with Florida Administrative Code 210-8.22 or 8.27
• Emergency Duty: Incumbent may be required to work before, during and/or beyond normal work hours or days in the event of an emergency. Emergency duty required of the incumbent includes working in special needs or Red Cross shelters, or performing other emergency duties including, but not limited to, responses to or threats involving any disaster or threat of disaster, man-made or natural.
• Confidentiality: Incumbent may have access to records containing Social Security numbers in the performance of their job duties.

Responsibilities

• Follow all local, state, and federal rules and regulations. Comply and perform within the scope of practice as defined by the Florida Nurse Practice Act.
• Preparation of the clinic area and equipment.
• Interview clients to obtain complete health history and presenting complaints.
• Take vital signs and perform other screening tests.
• Follow up on abnormal and late lab reports.
• Administer medications as ordered by physician/APRN or under medical protocol and guidelines.
• Make appropriate referrals and assist clients to make necessary arrangements.
• Maintains accurate records and reports.
• Provides screening for the HIV antibody virus, pre and post-test counsels, provides education, and refers for medical evaluation and other support services.
• Document and maintain accurate data entry into the client Electronic Health Record.
• Works with PFS pharmaceutical system to make sure medications are ordered and received, the inventory is kept up to date, and notifies any discrepancies to the supervisor
• Works independently to provide services to clients under protocol in Family Planning, STD, and/or TB as assigned.
• Assist physicians and APRNs as needed.
• Interprets, educates, and reinforces the provider’s plan of care for the client.
• Collect specimens for laboratory tests and interpret laboratory results.
• Assess immunization status of all clients and immunizes in accordance to current standards.
• Enters immunization information into Florida Shots.
• Assessing needs and planning with families to meet these needs
• Giving and/or demonstrating nursing care specific to client’s needs.
• Educate and counsel clients and their families according to assessed needs.
• Providing emotional support to clients and families
• Conferring with physicians and other community agencies to provide continuity of care.
• Reviews records for accuracy and completeness for QI audits.
• Facilitate case management of families through work with staff, Medicaid HMOs, and/or insurance companies.
• Coordinates with HMOs regarding appropriate referral services.
• Participates in staff and in-service educational programs.
• Assists with inventory of supplies, medications, and vaccines.
• Incumbent will travel to and cover other clinics within the county as staffing needs indicate and as directed.
• Assists with monitoring temperature controls with notation on appropriate logs for refrigerators and freezer per protocol.
• Maintains time/attendance/travel/EARs records.
• Maintains and increases competency through educational materials and classes.
• Assists in orientation of new personnel and volunteers.
• Assists with preceptorship of students assigned to the clinic.
• Assists with supervision, as a charge nurse, of the clinical staff and the clinic as assigned by the Sr. CHN Supervisor.
• This position may serve clients that speak only Spanish, Creole, or other languages. It may require performance of interpreter duties, if bilingual, or implementation of the Department’s limited English proficiency plan.
• Performs other duties as required.

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