SENIOR COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSE - 64004712

State of Florida • Sarasota, FL

34d • Onsite

About The Position

Thank you for your interest in career opportunities with the Florida Department of Health in Sarasota 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.
Case Management Services

Provides overall coordination of the FBCC in cooperation with the Executive Community Health Nursing Director
Admits clients into the program; obtains screening/diagnostic results from other agencies, and notifies clients of screening/diagnostic results
Follows-up on abnormal results to ensure client receives care as ordered by attending physician
Refers client to community resources as needed
Documents in Health Management System (HMS), Volusia system other systems as needed
Collects and signs off on bills/invoices from providers
Collaborates with professional and support staff regarding problem areas
Assures required program reports are prepared and submitted per program guidelines
Assures proper budget management and adherence to all programmatic guidelines
Assures timely submission of grant required reports for the FBCC
Ensures all Patient Reporting Forms (PRF’s) are submitted to program office per program requirements.
Ensures proper documentation of all case management services for FBCC

Outreach Activities

Performs site visits to FBCC providers as needed to educate, evaluate client records and billing systems and provide client educational materials
Performs outreach efforts which may also include meeting with local women’s groups, church groups, private organizations, and screening promotions
Regularly participates in health fairs to promote the program about breast and cervical cancer screening
Documents program activities and outreach efforts and reports to supervisor monthly
Establishes Memorandum of Agreement/Understanding with Mobile Mammography to increase number of women that are enrolled and screened through the FBCCEDP
Establishes Memorandum of Agreement/Understanding with Sarasota Memorial Hospital to provide a joint, yearly community outreach event to increase number of women that are enrolled and screened through the FBCC
Plans future goals to incorporate additional community partners to increase mammogram/PAP referrals
Plans future goals to increase planned outreach mobile mammography events.
Manages, coordinates, and staffs the increased number of outreach mobile mammography events a minimum of 4 times per year.

Works cooperatively with other team members to maintain quality of services delivered in all tasks associated with position. Keeps supervisor informed of any program developments or occurrences outside the realm of standard operating procedures.
Other Related Duties

Participates in team meetings, general staff meetings, program conferences and professional trainings
Completes all mandatory training as outlined in Florida Department of Health (FDOH) policy
Completes Employee Activity Reports (EARS) in HMS and submits time reports in People First within weekly in accordance with FDOH policy

Requirements

• Knowledge of nursing principles, practices, and techniques
• Knowledge of human anatomy and physiology
• Ability to accurately interpret FBCC guidelines and regulations for service delivery and disseminate the information to coworkers and providers
• Ability to accurately complete complex paperwork associated with FBCC
• Ability to prepare clear and concise reports
• Ability to effectively educate providers about the program guidelines, eligibility requirements, billing, etc.
• Ability to effectively educate the public about Clinical Breast Exams (CBE), monthly self-checks, mammograms & Papanicolaou (PAP), and to inform eligible women on program requirements
• Ability to manage and track budget
• Ability to communicate effectively and courteously in a culturally sensitive manner
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with others
• Ability to solve problems creatively
• Ability to prioritize and organize tasks for maximum efficiency
• Must possess basic computer skills.
• Must be able to travel throughout the eight-county region
• Licensed in the State of Florida as a Registered Nurse in accordance with FS 464 and One year of experience as a Registered Nurse
• Current CPR certification
• Valid Driver’s License
• One year of experience working in public or community health settings

Nice To Haves

• Experience in Women’s Health

Responsibilities

• Provides overall coordination of the FBCC in cooperation with the Executive Community Health Nursing Director
• Admits clients into the program; obtains screening/diagnostic results from other agencies, and notifies clients of screening/diagnostic results
• Follows-up on abnormal results to ensure client receives care as ordered by attending physician
• Refers client to community resources as needed
• Documents in Health Management System (HMS), Volusia system other systems as needed
• Collects and signs off on bills/invoices from providers
• Collaborates with professional and support staff regarding problem areas
• Assures required program reports are prepared and submitted per program guidelines
• Assures proper budget management and adherence to all programmatic guidelines
• Assures timely submission of grant required reports for the FBCC
• Ensures all Patient Reporting Forms (PRF’s) are submitted to program office per program requirements.
• Ensures proper documentation of all case management services for FBCC
• Performs site visits to FBCC providers as needed to educate, evaluate client records and billing systems and provide client educational materials
• Performs outreach efforts which may also include meeting with local women’s groups, church groups, private organizations, and screening promotions
• Regularly participates in health fairs to promote the program about breast and cervical cancer screening
• Documents program activities and outreach efforts and reports to supervisor monthly
• Establishes Memorandum of Agreement/Understanding with Mobile Mammography to increase number of women that are enrolled and screened through the FBCCEDP
• Establishes Memorandum of Agreement/Understanding with Sarasota Memorial Hospital to provide a joint, yearly community outreach event to increase number of women that are enrolled and screened through the FBCC
• Plans future goals to incorporate additional community partners to increase mammogram/PAP referrals
• Plans future goals to increase planned outreach mobile mammography events.
• Manages, coordinates, and staffs the increased number of outreach mobile mammography events a minimum of 4 times per year.
• Works cooperatively with other team members to maintain quality of services delivered in all tasks associated with position.
• Keeps supervisor informed of any program developments or occurrences outside the realm of standard operating procedures.
• Participates in team meetings, general staff meetings, program conferences and professional trainings
• Completes all mandatory training as outlined in Florida Department of Health (FDOH) policy
• Completes Employee Activity Reports (EARS) in HMS and submits time reports in People First within weekly in accordance with FDOH policy

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 (For more information, please click www.myfrs.com)
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Tuition waiver

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed