OPS SENIOR COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSE - 64856249
Date: Oct 28, 2024
Agency: Department of Health
Working Title: OPS SENIOR COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSE - 64856249
Pay Plan: Temp
Position Number: 64856249
Salary: $35.50 per hour - minimum of 40 hours per week
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH – HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY
DISEASE CONTROL DIVISION - REFUGEE HEALTH PROGRAM
OPS SENIOR COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSE
Location: 2002 E. 26th AVE., TAMPA, FL 33605
Thank you for your interest in career opportunities with the Florida Department of Health in Hillsborough 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!
The Florida Department of Health (DOH) is responsible for the health and safety of all citizens and visitors to the state. As a public health agency, the Florida Department of Health must monitor the health status of Floridians, diagnose and investigate health problems, and mobilize local communities to address health-related issues.
OPS Senior Community Health Nurse:
The OPS Senior Community Health Nurse operates within the immediate guidance of the overseeing nursing supervisor in the Refugee Clinic. Working independently and adhering to all established state and local protocols written/approved by the Florida Department of Health. The incumbent must possess a valid Registered Nurse license issued by the State of Florida or multi-state license from another Compact State.
Your Specific Responsibilities:
- Advocates for and sustains the well-being of individuals, families, and the community using suitable preventative and rehabilitative actions.
- Provides comprehensive nursing in FDOH-Hillsborough Refugee Health and in community settings as warranted.
- Interviews, counsels, demonstrates, and teaches health principles.
- Maintains comprehensive quality records, collects, and reports relevant data to advanced practice registered nurses and physicians.
- Participates in case management meetings; formulates and evaluates care plans.
- Assists with health fairs, community organizations, and specific public health events as requested.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
- Knowledge of planning principles and techniques.
- Ability to use problem-solving techniques.
- Knowledge of clinical operations and activities.
- Ability to effectively resolve conflict.
- Skill vaccinating adults and children.
- Applies nursing principles and techniques in the care, treatment, and assessment of clients.
- Assumes responsibility for initiating care, delivering treatment to patients, and accurately documenting patient care in the EHR in timely manner.
- Able to maintain/manage case records with time constraints.
- Able to proactively initiate care for clients in need of health services.
Qualifications:
- Active Florida Registered Nurse license or a multistate license from another Compact State.
Where You Will Work:
Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. As an OPS employee, the benefits below are available:
- State of Florida 401(a) FICA Alternative Plan (mandatory) - 7.5% mandatory contribution required.
- Health insurance for individual or family coverage - State pays 80% of premium.
- Life insurance available - employee pays premiums.
This position requires a security background check and/or drug screening and participation in direct deposit. Any misrepresentations or omissions will disqualify you from employment consideration.
The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.
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