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Hours Full-time, Part-time
Location Fort Myers, FL
Fort Myers, Florida

About this job

Requisition No: 16458

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: SENIOR COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSE - 64067554

Position Number: 64067554

Salary: $44,000.00 - $47,000.00

Posting Closing Date: 08/08/2017

This is a regional Senior Community Nurse position with the HIV/AIDS program in Area 8. This position is servicing Lee, Collier, Hendry/Glades, Charlotte, Desoto, and Sarasota Counties. This position is funded through the Ryan White Prevention/Patient care funds, and is physically located at DOH-Lee in Ft. Myers. This position functions under the supervision of the Area 8 HIV/AIDS Program Coordinator and requires that the individual possesses an active RN license and a high degree of technical knowledge of diseases, healthcare services, principles and methods of epidemiology. This incumbent must possess the ability to collect, compile, and analyze data from OB/GYN, HIV/AIDS providers, hospitals and other related prenatal and perinatal provider activities. This incumbent has access to Axiom, CAREWare, PRISM, HMS, PROVIDE, and any other state required computer programs database.

This position is responsible for providing family centered care coordination to infants and children infected and exposed to HIV/AIDS. These duties must be accomplished in accordance with the following core performance standards: a) Courtesy: Treats families, the public and staff with courtesy, respect and dignity and presents a positive public image. b) Communication skills: Keeps supervisor fully informed of activities, pertinent issues, upcoming events and potential problems. Demonstrates effective oral and written communication skills in daily work. c) Teamwork: Supports the unit, department and/or organization and works with others in an effort to accomplish the goals of the unit, department and /or organization. d) Safety: employee makes a reasonable effort to adhere to established safety procedures and practices in the work area. This position is classified as a sensitive position. Incumbent handles protected health information on a need to know basis following Department of Health, HIPAA and Information Security and privacy policy. Employee abides by State/Federal laws governing health information. Responsible to maintain confidentiality, security, privacy and integrity of protected health information. Refers and utilizes DOH 50-10-05.

Specific duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

The nurse will maintain a case load on assigned patients and families who meet the criteria of this program and participate in clinics for HIV infected and exposed children and their families after establishing eligibility and initiating the intake process for RW, refers families

Collaborates with providers of services for both the children, babies, and families; ex. HOPWA, ADAP, WIC, PCP, ID doctors, Adult RW Case Managers, EIP, Healthy Start, Dentists, etc.

Contacts OB providers, RPPIC clinics, and hospitals and enrolls HIV-infected pregnant women into the program. Coordinates the HIV infected pregnant woman's care before and after delivery to assist with compliance issues.

Provides education on and assures that 076 protocol is instituted prior to delivery. Care coordinates the family until the protocol is completed for the baby at approximately 18 months of age.

Develops a plan of care in conjunction with other members of the unit and do home visits, hospital visits, jail visits, and school visits as needed, monitor medications, keep accurate records and educate the family on all aspects of current HIV care.

Provides and promotes patient education for HIV-infected patient/families.

Participates in discharge planning of hospitalized patients.

Attends conferences/educational programs and participate in local patient care committees and report to the HAPC and surveillance officers of Area 8 and submit, statistical, and program reports. Maintains current knowledge base of HIV infection by attending/participating in designed conference calls, seminars and other educational programs.

Provides referrals to providers as needed, i.e. HOPWA, counseling, home health, social and psychosocial services, physicians and specialty care, etc.

Keeps accurate records and makes them available for periodic reviews.

Prepares records, submits documents and reports as required.

Collaborates and coordinates with HIV testing, ARTAS Coordinators, and Disease Intervention Specialist (DIS) staff at County Health Departments (CHD), public and private medical providers, HIV case managers, community-based organizations (CBO), Targeted Outreach for Pregnant Women Act (TOPWA) providers, State and County correctional staff, community health center, and other HIV testing sites to identify HIV/AIDS positive pregnant women in an effort to link them into the HIV/AIDS system of care throughout the area/county.

Performs other miscellaneous related duties as assigned

Knowledge, skills and abilities, including utilization of equipment, required for the position:

Knowledge of principles, practices & procedures

Knowledge of HIV/AIDS confidentiality

Knowledge of HIV/AIDS and basic epidemiology

Knowledge of methods of compiling, organizing and analyzing data for the purpose of linking patients and evaluating

Skill in operating a personal computer and software applications

Skill in observing and evaluating the outcomes of a problem solution to identify lessons learned or redirect efforts

Skill in listening to what other people are saying and asking questions as appropriate

Ability to adjust actions in relation to others' actions

Ability to identify things that must be changed to achieve a goal

Ability to plan, organize & coordinate work assignments and communicate effectively verbally and in writing

Ability to establish & maintain effective working relationship with others

Ability to understand, interpret & apply applicable rules, regulations, policies & procedures

Ability to prioritize individual workload

Ability to frequently bend, kneel, reach, and sit or stand for long periods of time

Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds as needed

Ability to frequently use telephone, computer, copier and small hand tools, i.e.; stapler, scissors, etc.

Ability to work independently or with minimal supervision

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED --

Licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse in accordance with Florida Statute 464 or eligible to practice nursing in accordance with Florida Administrative Code 210-8.27.

Licensure/registration/certification requirements

Licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse in accordance with Florida Statute 464 or eligible to practice nursing in accordance with Florida Administrative Code 210-8.27.

CPR.

Other job-related requirements for this position:

Incumbent may be required to work before, during and/or beyond normal work hours or days in the event of an emergency. Emergency duty required of the incumbent includes working in special needs or Red Cross shelters, or performing other emergency duties including, but not limited to, responses to or threats involving any disaster or threat of disaster, man-made or natural. "Emergency duties may also include in-state and/or out-of-state deployment."

Valid Florida driver license

Taking Confidential Information Out of the Health Department: Prior permission is granted to remove and transport confidential information from the premises of FL DOH at Lee County as defined in the current version of the FL DOH Information Security and Privacy Policy 7. Employee must maintain the minimum required information in their control at all times in a lockable device. Information should be returned to FL DOH at Lee County, by the close of same business day. If not feasible, prior permission by the supervisor must be granted to keep information until the next business day.

Information Custodian Designee: This position has the responsibility to carry out information custodian duties as specified on the FL DOH Information Security and Privacy Policy 3, "Local Information Custodian" responsibilities in absence of the assigned Information Custodian or as delegated.

Florida has the third largest population of veterans in the nation with more than 1.5 million service men and women. The Florida Department of Health (DOH) is committed to serving members of the United States Armed Forces, veterans and their families by encouraging them to apply for vacancies that fit their area of knowledge and/or expertise. Through the Departments VALOR program, which expedites licensing for military veterans, the Department also waives initial licensing and application fees for military veterans who apply for a health care professional license within 60 months of an honorable discharge. These initiatives help ensure that the transition from military service into the workforce is as smooth as possible and reflects our appreciation for the dedication devoted to protecting our country. Certain veterans and spouses of veterans deemed eligible will receive preference in employment by the state (applies only to Career Service (CS) positions).

Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, eligible veterans and spouses of veterans will receive preference in employment and are encouraged to apply. For applicants claiming Veterans' Preference, please attach supporting documentation that includes character of service (for example, DD form 214 Member Copy #4) when you apply for a vacancy. All documentation is due by the closing date of the job announcement.

Note: Your responses to qualifying questions for this position must be verifiable by documentation provided through the electronic application process.

This position requires a security background check and/or drug screening and participation in direct deposit. Fingerprinting is required of the successful applicant for a sensitive position. Successful completion of a drug test is a condition of employment for safety-sensitive positions. Note: You will be required to provide your Social Security Number (SSN) in order to conduct this background check.

Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion unless they are registered with the Selective Services System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS. For more information, please visit the SSS website: http://www.sss.gov

If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida. Your current retirement benefits may be canceled, suspended or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement.

The successful candidate will be required to complete the Form I-9 and that information will be verified using the E-Verify system. E-Verify is operated by the Department of Homeland Security in partnership with the Social Security Administration to verify employment eligibility. Only U. S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers will be hired.

Incumbents may be required to perform emergency duty before, during, and/or beyond normal work hours or days.

If there are any problems applying online please call People First Staffing Administration: (877) 562-7287 Service Center hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. ET. TTY users call (866) 221-0268.

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

VETERANS' PREFERENCE. Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans' Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Candidates claiming Veterans' Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans' Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here. All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.

Nearest Major Market: Fort Myers

Nearest Secondary Market: Cape Coral