SENIOR COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSE - 64060185

State of Florida • Alachua, FL

13d • Onsite

About The Position

This professional nursing position delivers public health services across School Health, Family Planning, Sexually Transmitted Infections, Immunizations, Ryan White, Tuberculosis, and the Florida Breast and Cervical Early Detection Program. The nurse provides direct client care, health education, and case management in accordance with Florida Department of Health protocols and public health nursing standards.

The role includes administering vaccines and maintaining related inventory and records; conducting school health screenings and immunization outreach; providing STI screening, treatment, education, and follow-up; delivering contraceptive counseling and family planning services; administering and interpreting TB tests; supporting clients living with HIV/AIDS; and educating clients about cancer prevention and early detection while coordinating mammography and Pap testing. The nurse also maintains clinical areas, including preparing and cleaning exam rooms, managing stock and inventory, and ordering medications and vaccines.

The position is based at the Columbia County Department of Health in Lake City, Florida. School Health assignments may follow a 10-month or 12-month schedule depending on program needs and funding, with summer assignments varying by location. Incumbents may be required to perform emergency duty before, during, or beyond normal work hours or days.

Requirements

• Must be licensed in Florida as a registered nurse under Florida Statute 464, or hold a Compact License from a participating state.
• Knowledge of public health nursing principles and program-specific protocols.
• Ability to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care.
• Strong communication, documentation, and organizational skills.
• Cultural competence and ability to work with diverse populations.
• Proficiency in electronic health records and Microsoft Office.
• Ability to learn and communicate effectively in English, orally and in writing.

Nice To Haves

• 1–3 years of nursing experience.
• Experience in case management.

Responsibilities

• Deliver public health nursing services across School Health, Family Planning, STI, Immunizations, Ryan White, Tuberculosis, and FBCCEDP programs.
• Provide direct client care, health education, and case management according to FDOH protocols and public health nursing standards.
• Administer age-appropriate vaccines to children and adults, conduct community immunization outreach and education, and maintain vaccine inventory and documentation in Florida SHOTS.
• Perform vision and hearing screenings, collaborate with school staff to promote a healthy school environment, and conduct audits for adherence.
• Conduct STI screenings, treatment, education, and follow-up according to CDC guidelines.
• Provide contraceptive counseling and family planning services, and educate clients on reproductive health, safe sex practices, and risk reduction.
• Administer TB tests and interpret results.
• Provide nursing support for clients living with HIV/AIDS, including assistance with medication adherence, lab monitoring, referrals to supportive services, and continuity of care.
• Educate clients on cancer prevention and early detection, and coordinate mammography and Pap testing.
• Maintain clinical areas by preparing exam rooms, maintaining stock, cleaning rooms, managing inventory, and ordering medications and vaccines.
• Perform emergency duty before, during, and/or beyond normal work hours or days when required.

Benefits

• Annual and sick leave benefits.
• Nine paid holidays and one personal holiday each year.
• State Group Insurance options, including health, life, dental, vision, and supplemental insurance.
• Retirement plan options, including employer contributions.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Tuition waivers.

What This Job Offers

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