SENIOR COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSE - 64000605
Date: Sep 18, 2024
The State Personnel System is an E-Verify employer.
Requisition No: 836894
Agency: Department of Health
Working Title: SENIOR COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSE - 64000605
Class Title: Senior Community Health Nurse
Location: Florida Department of Health in Seminole County, 400 W. Airport Blvd, Sanford, FL 32773
Remote work will not be a consideration.
Your Specific Responsibilities:
The Florida Department of Health in Seminole County is looking for self-motivated, hardworking individuals for a Senior Community Health Nurse position located in Sanford, FL.
Condition of Employment: This position may require working before, during and/or beyond normal work hours or days in the event of an emergency, including working in special needs or Red Cross shelters.
This position requires a Valid Florida Driver License.
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
This is a Generalist Nursing position that will be cross-trained to work across all departments providing clinical services at the Florida Department of Health in Seminole County (DOH-Seminole).
- Administers nursing services in the clinic setting for Family Planning, Sexually Transmitted Infections, Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program, Epidemiology, Hepatitis, Tuberculosis, Refugee Health, School Health, and HIV.
- Participates in quality assurance activities through periodic chart reviews and timely follow-up of client lab results.
- Performs monthly nursing assessments and screenings for Tuberculosis and Refugee Health.
- Coordinates and/or performs tasks related to infectious disease testing for clients.
- Provides client education and completes required documentation in Florida Shots and the Health Management System (HMS).
- Assists with orientation and training for new nursing and clerical staff.
- Participates in health fairs and community events.
- Other duties including responding to natural and other disasters.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Knowledge of adolescent prevention program operations.
- Skill in basic Microsoft Office programs.
- Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments.
- Ability to communicate effectively and establish working relationships.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Have a valid state of Florida Registered Nursing License or a multi-state Registered Nursing License.
- Direct patient care experience within the last 2 years.
- Willing to work before, during, and/or beyond normal work hours in emergencies.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with Immunizations, Family Planning, STD, HIV/AIDS, School Health, TB/Refugee Health.
- Experience managing client electronic health records.
Florida Department of Health Mission, Vision, and Values:
Mission: To protect, promote & improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated efforts.
Vision: To be the Healthiest State in the Nation.
Values: Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Responsiveness, Excellence.
Where You Will Work: Sanford, FL (Remote work will not be considered).
The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:
- Annual and Sick Leave benefits.
- Nine paid holidays and one Personal Holiday each year.
- State Group Insurance coverage options.
- Retirement plan options.
The successful candidate will be required to complete the Form I-9 and that information will be verified using the E-Verify system.
The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer.
Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation must notify the agency hiring authority.
The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace.
VETERANS’ PREFERENCE: Candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment.
For assistance, call the People First Service Center at (877) 562-7287 Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Eastern time.
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