SENIOR COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSE (PENDING RECLASS)
About The Position
The Senior Community Health Nurse provides specialized tuberculosis (TB) case management and clinical services for the Communicable Disease Control and Prevention clinics at the Florida Department of Health in Collier County. The role follows CDC guidelines and Department of Health policies, procedures, and guidelines, and works independently within the scope of practice established by Florida Statute 464. It also follows OSHA practices for respiratory and bloodborne pathogens. The position has a moderate risk of exposure to respiratory pathogens and requires a semi-annual TB assessment, which may include a TB skin test, an interferon-gamma release assay, and/or a chest x-ray, as determined by Employee Health Guideline Policy. The position reports to the Tuberculosis Program Manager. The nurse coordinates the Collier County TB Program in Naples, including contact investigation and evaluation, review of Aggregate Reports for Tuberculosis Program Evaluation for TB clients, and participation in local and regional quality assurance and quality improvement activities. The position manages suspect and active TB cases and latent TB infection, assesses clients, documents care and interventions in electronic systems, and provides TB-related education to community organizations, providers, and individuals. Work may include home and field visits and may involve evenings, weekends, or emergency duty according to program needs.
Requirements
- Current licensure as a Registered Nurse under Florida Statute 464, eligibility to practice under Florida Administrative Code 210-8.27, or a multistate nursing license through the Nurse Licensure Compact.
- Complete CDC TB modules within six months of hire.
- Obtain Basic Cardiac Life Support certification within six months of hire.
- Obtain HIV/AIDS Counseling and Testing certification (500/501 course) within six months of hire.
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
- Ability to wear an N-95 respirator.
- Two years of registered nurse hospital or clinic experience.
- Experience working in a public health setting.
- Experience and willingness to conduct home and field visits, including at schools and jails.
- Experience performing venipuncture and placing and reading TB skin tests.
- Case management experience.
- Experience providing care to TB patients.
- Current knowledge of managing people with TB and certain comorbidities.
- Experience documenting in an electronic health record system.
- Experience using Excel and database applications in a work setting.
- Ability to learn and communicate effectively in English, orally and in writing.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate TB Program services in Naples, including contact investigations and contact evaluations.
- Review Aggregate Reports for Tuberculosis Program Evaluation for TB clients and participate in local and regional TB quality assurance and quality improvement activities.
- Provide case management for suspected and active TB cases in accordance with applicable policies, protocols, technical assistance guidelines, and medical standing orders.
- Manage assigned caseloads and enter documentation accurately and promptly in the Health Management System and/or Florida Shots.
- Keep current with TB recommendations from the CDC, American Thoracic Society, and Infectious Disease Society of America.
- Conduct contact investigations for suspected or active pulmonary TB cases and enter data into the TB contact module.
- Assess and manage clients with latent tuberculosis infection and document case management and interventions in the Health Management System.
- Conduct patient assessments based on diagnosis and needs, potentially including health history, allergies, medications, symptoms, physical assessment, vital signs, hearing and vision testing, behavioral and social information, and risk factors.
- Participate in case reviews, cohort reviews, chart audits, and other quality improvement initiatives.
- Provide formal and informal education to community organizations, providers, and individuals about TB screening, treatment, and disease.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
Benefits
- Annual and sick leave
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
