SENIOR COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSE - 64004712

State of Florida • Sarasota, FL

2d • $68,000 - $71,420 • Onsite

About The Position

This position offers float support in all Clinical Areas within the Community and Clinical Health Space. The Senior Community Health Nurse provides direct nursing care in various clinics including the Florida Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program (FBCC), Maternity/OB clinics, STD, HIV/Ryan White, and Same Day Testing clinics based on daily staffing needs. Responsibilities include conducting sexual and risk history assessments, administering treatments, performing rapid testing with counseling, coordinating linkage to care, facilitating PrEP and nPEP assessments, supporting HIV primary care visits, reinforcing adherence education, and assisting with Ryan White eligibility documentation. The role also involves performing CLIA-waived testing quality control, monitoring abnormal results, referring clients to appropriate pathways, coordinating follow-up, tracking high-risk referrals, and referring clients to community resources. Accurate and timely documentation in various health management systems is crucial, as is completing reportable disease documentation and ensuring program forms are complete. Maintaining client confidentiality, reporting suspected abuse, and participating in chart audits are also key duties.

Requirements

• Licensure as a Registered Nurse in accordance with Florida Statute 464
• Valid driver’s license
• Knowledge of compliance regarding state-sponsored programs
• Ability to be flexible regarding work schedules and locations
• Knowledge of nursing principles, practices, and techniques
• Knowledge of human anatomy and physiology
• Ability to accurately interpret Family Planning, OB, 540B, Ryan White, and FBCC guidelines and regulations for service delivery and disseminate the information to coworkers and providers
• Ability to accurately complete complex paperwork associated with Community and Clinical Health Space
• 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
• Basic computer skills

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree of higher
• History and background in one or more of the following clinical programs: OB, Family Planning, Female Health, FBCCP, STD/HIV care

Responsibilities

• Offers float support in all Clinical Areas within Community and Clinical Health Space
• Provides direct nursing care in the Florida Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program (FBCC) and Maternity/OB clinics as assigned based on daily staffing needs
• Provides direct nursing care in the STD, HIV/Ryan White, and Same Day Testing clinics as assigned based on daily staffing needs
• Conducts sexual and risk history, symptom assessment, and specimen collection per CDC STI Treatment Guidelines and Department protocols
• Administers treatment and expedited partner therapy where permitted, per standing orders and provider direction
• Performs rapid HIV, syphilis, and hepatitis C point-of-care testing with pre-test and post-test counseling per Florida Department of Health counseling and testing standards
• Delivers preliminary positive results and coordinates same-day confirmatory testing and rapid linkage to care, including rapid antiretroviral initiation when available
• Facilitates same-day PrEP and nPEP assessment, baseline labs, and provider handoff
• Supports HIV primary care visits, including vital signs, medication reconciliation, adherence assessment, and laboratory collection (viral load, CD4, and resistance testing as ordered)
• Reinforces antiretroviral adherence education and assists with Ryan White eligibility and recertification documentation as assigned
• Performs CLIA-waived testing quality control and maintains testing logs per laboratory policy
• Follows up on abnormal results to ensure clients receive diagnostic services and treatment as ordered by the attending provider
• Refers eligible FBCC clients to the Mary Brogan Breast and Cervical Cancer Medicaid pathway for treatment
• Coordinates syphilis and congenital syphilis follow-up with Disease Intervention Specialists (DIS), including pregnancy status screening
• Monitors missed appointments and laboratory results and initiates re-engagement outreach for clients out of care or not virally suppressed
• Tracks high-risk prenatal referrals and coordinates with delivering hospitals, case managers, and community partners
• Refers clients to community resources as needed
• Completes standardized handoff of all pending follow-up before rotating to another clinic assignment
• Documents all services accurately and timely in the Health Management System (HMS), Florida SHOTS, and program data systems
• Completes reportable disease documentation and reporting per Chapter 64D-3, Florida Administrative Code
• Ensures program forms and data required for FBCC, Ryan White, STD, Title X, and maternity reporting are complete and submitted per program requirements
• Maintains confidentiality of client health information per HIPAA, Section 381.004, Florida Statutes (HIV), Section 384.29, Florida Statutes (STD), and Department information security policy
• Reports suspected abuse, neglect, or exploitation per Chapters 39 and 415, Florida Statutes
• Participates in chart audits, program site reviews, and corrective action plans

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: Senior