SENIOR COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSING SUPERVIS - 64034058

State of Florida

1d • $71,000 - $73,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Thank you for your interest in career opportunities with the Florida Department of Health in Highlands 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. The incumbent is part of a global public health organization and is expected to support the Florida Department of Health in Highlands 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 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. This is a Career Service, Senior Community Health Nursing Supervisor position within the Highlands County Health Department that represents the agency and its mission and values. This is a highly responsible public health nursing position working in a clinic setting requiring strong administrative as well as nursing skills.  Coordinates all clinical services and nursing activities (not limited to Adult Health, Family Planning, Immunizations, Sexually Transmitted Diseases, and Tuberculosis).  The incumbent is part of the organization and is expected to promote cooperation, courtesy, and teamwork in a diverse environment.  This position is under the direct supervision of the Community Health Nursing Director. This position is classified as a sensitive position.  Incumbent handles protected health information on a need-to-know basis following Department of Health Information Security and Privacy Policy and procedures.

Requirements

• Incumbent must hold a current, active Florida Nursing license or a multistate license from another Compact State in accordance to FL Statute 464
• Supervisor experience.
• Florida driver's license or the ability to obtain one within 30 days of hire.
• Must hold CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Oversees clinic operations, staff, and mandatory program reporting
• Obtains client’s full medical history and assessment and evaluates information.
• Counsels and educates clients
• Provides treatment and education for sexually transmitted diseases when indicated from lab results.
• Provides pregnancy testing, counseling, and referrals.
• Assists with medical exams.
• Administers medication per practitioner orders.
• Administers immunizations as applicable.
• Performs lab work when needed.
• Maintains exam rooms, laboratory and clinic areas for clinic activities and walk-ins.
• Ensures that specimen samples are logged correctly and sent to labs.
• Answer telephone inquiries from clients.
• Performs monthly pharmaceutical inventory.
• Ensure medication and supplies are ordered.
• Performs medical record audits in accordance with program reporting.
• Completes client referrals for additional testing and/or further medical care when appropriate.
• Collaborate with all CHD programs to assure healthy client outcomes.
• Contacts physician/APRN for clarification and/or orders regarding client symptoms/standing orders/protocol.
• Other related duties as required by the supervisor.
• Stay abreast of all rules and regulations, maintain up-to-date protocols and procedures, and assure nursing and staff support are in compliance.
• Assists in developing and monitoring clinic budget.
• PFS: bulk inventory, monthly reconciliation, weekly counts, and quarterly reconciliations.
• Participates in family planning and EHR conference calls. Assists with organizing Immunization PODS.
• Completes and submits family planning annual reports.
• All Client Service Records (CSR’s) and Employee Activity Records (EARS) will be coded accurately and submitted within stated time frames.  Keeps immediate supervisor informed of nursing problems when appropriate.  Performs other related duties as assigned including requirements to work during or beyond normal work hours or days in the event of an emergency.  Employees abide by State/Federal laws governing confidential and public information.  This position is classified as a sensitive/confidential position.  Incumbent handles protected health information on a need to know basis following Department of Health, Information Security and Privacy Policy including local operating procedures.
• This position is responsible and accountable for the performance of the staff under their supervision including staff training, appraisals, planning and directing their work, approving leave, and having the authority for hiring and taking disciplinary action or effectively recommending such actions. Works with health care providers in all clinics.  Maintains records including but not limited to nursing assessment, history, educational sessions, and counseling.  Instruct patients and families on how to carry out physicians’ orders.  This position assists with exams, educates clients regarding health and disease processes. Other related duties as required by supervisor.

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
• Education Level: No Education Listed