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Hours Full-time, Part-time
Location Ocala, FL
Ocala, Florida

About this job

Requisition No: 18991

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: Community Health Nurse - 64069390

Position Number: 64069390

Salary: $29,463.72 - $35,709.70

Posting Closing Date: 09/12/2017

REQUIREMENTS

The duties and responsibilities of this position include those functions and tasks of a generalized Community Health Nursing Program, primarily in the clinic. Is responsible for providing technical and professional medical/public health nursing information, advice and treatment to patients, families and public groups. Is under the supervision of a Senior Community Health Nursing Supervisor. Assists Supervisor in the management of the clinic. A valid Florida registered nurse license, a valid Florida driver's license and an automobile is required for this position.

Performs preliminary and exit interview on Family Planning clients. Counseling clients regularly regarding SBE, STD's, HIV, Rubella immunizations, reproductive anatomy and physiology. Assists client in making arrangements for auxiliary services, e.g.: colposcopy clinic, nutritional counseling, and referral to other clinics, mammograms, ultrasounds, transportation and social services. Performs limited physical examinations including: height, weight, and hemoglobin, venipuncture for blood tests, blood pressure, temperature and urinalysis.

Demonstrates and implement techniques of nursing care and counsel for promotion of Health and prevention of sexually transmitted and communicable diseases. Help the client to maintain a state of wellness though periodic screening procedures, health counseling, provides treatment under providers standing orders and or referral. Performs pre and post-test HIV/AIDS counseling and Hepatitis screening. Provides education/support to promote individual reproductive and sexual health choices and the prevention of STIs including HIV/AIDS.

Reviews incoming Family Planning labs . All abnormal labs given to appropriate ARNP for review and follow up. Notifying clients needing treatment or follow up by telephone or letter. Maintains tickler system for STD results. Makes referral for follow up when necessary (Private Doctor, clinic). Schedules clients for treatment and follow up. Reviews positive results with ARNP. And carries out follow up per orders.

Counsels clients on permanent sterilization procedures via Title X guidelines. Completed necessary documentation Vasectomy and Bilateral Tubal Interruption Procedures. Schedules physical exams for male clients at FDOH-Marion and females clients at providers' office. Faxes and mails the appropriate information to providers and facilities. Maintains the required sterilization reports and submits these quarterly per Title X guidelines.

Interviews clients for STI Testing and treatment to obtain general and sexual health history, including primary complaint, history of present illness, and review of social history as to activities with sexual partners and past or pertinent illnesses including allergies and nutritional status. Counsels clients and contacts in regard to risk reduction to STIs including human immunodeficiency virus (HIV); provides one to one educational services for the client regarding diagnosis and treatment. Counsel, assess and treat clients with sexually transmitted infections in accordance with provider's orders, program guidelines and CDC recommendations

Dispenses contraceptive devices, medication and literature. Instructs clients in Family Planning methods. Monitors clients for symptoms of birth control side effects. Instructs and counsels clients concerning benefits and risks of alternative methods. Performs pregnancy testing and counseling according to protocol and Title X and ACOG guidelines. Refers clients for prenatal care when indicated. Documents all test results and counseling in client's EHR.

Performs other related duties, including working where assigned in other clinical areas and at the time of a disaster. During an emergency the incumbent is responsible for monitoring and assisting the evacuation of employees and clients in assigned areas listed in the Emergency Code Procedure Manual Evacuation Procedure Standard Operating Procedure. This includes directing co-workers and customers, checking rooms and assuring doors are closed as they exit and taking roll-call. Assures roll-call and client lists are sent to the traffic monitors for forwarding to the safety coordinator.

Must have 1 year experience in a clinic setting. Must have a current Florida Registered Nurse License.

Experience in a women's family planning or STD clinic preferred. GYN or Family planning experience preferred. 500/501 HIV counseling certification preferred. Experience providing contraceptives and in Sexually Transmitted Disease counseling preferred.

All applications must be completed online through People First. No faxed or mailed applications will be accepted by the agency.

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.

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.

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

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

Ability to collect correct information in a timely manner

Ability to assess clients' current needs

Ability to identify clients' future needs

Ability to work effectively with a health care team

Ability to perform procedures common to their professional practice

Knowledge to recognize situations in which intervention is needed to improve outcomes or prevent harm

Ability to handle difficult STI/ sexual health Issues/situations and social issues/situations in a sensitive, professional and non-judgmental manner

Ability to assess client or service outcomes (responses to treatment, satisfaction with services)

Ability to recognize the limitation of one's own knowledge and skills

Ability to recognize areas of their own practice in need of improvement

Ability to record a clear, understandable, and legally defensible account of care or services provided

Ability to teach clients on specific health issues, promotion of wellness, maintenance of health and prevention of illness

Ability to supervise and teach other personnel in the theory and performance of any of the above acts that are appropriate to be delegated

Ability to make a nursing diagnosis following specified protocols

Duties and Responsibilities

The duties and responsibilities of this position include those functions and tasks of a generalized Community Health Nursing Program, primarily in the clinic. Is responsible for providing technical and professional medical/public health nursing information, advice and treatment to patients, families and public groups. Is under the supervision of a Senior Community Health Nursing Supervisor. Assists Supervisor in the management of the clinic. A valid Florida registered nurse license, a valid Florida driver's license and an automobile is required for this position.

Performs preliminary and exit interview on Family Planning clients. Counseling clients regularly regarding SBE, STD's, HIV, Rubella immunizations, reproductive anatomy and physiology. Assists client in making arrangements for auxiliary services, e.g.: colposcopy clinic, nutritional counseling, and referral to other clinics, mammograms, ultrasounds, transportation and social services. Performs limited physical examinations including: height, weight, and hemoglobin, venipuncture for blood tests, blood pressure, temperature and urinalysis.

Demonstrates and implement techniques of nursing care and counsel for promotion of Health and prevention of sexually transmitted and communicable diseases. Help the client to maintain a state of wellness though periodic screening procedures, health counseling, provides treatment under providers standing orders and or referral. Performs pre and post-test HIV/AIDS counseling and Hepatitis screening. Provides education/support to promote individual reproductive and sexual health choices and the prevention of ST Is including HIV/AIDS.

Counsels clients on permanent sterilization procedures via Title X guidelines. Completed necessary documentation Vasectomy and Bilateral Tubal Interruption Procedures. Schedules physical exams for male clients at FDOH-Marion and females clients at providers' office. Faxes and mails the appropriate information to providers and facilities. Maintains the required sterilization reports and submits these quarterly per Title X guidelines.

Interviews clients for STI Testing and treatment to obtain general and sexual health history, including primary complaint, history of present illness, and review of social history as to activities with sexual partners and past or pertinent illnesses including allergies and nutritional status. Counsels clients and contacts in regard to risk reduction to STIs including human immunodeficiency virus (HIV); provides one to one educational services for the client regarding diagnosis and treatment. Counsel, assess and treat clients with sexually transmitted infections in accordance with provider's orders, program guidelines and CDC recommendations.

Reviews incoming labs (i.e. Lipids, hormone levels, thyroid studies, Urine cultures, EMB, and other blood test, mammography, Ultrasounds). Results are given to the appropriate practitioner for review and follow up as needed.

Dispenses contraceptive devices, medication and literature. Instructs clients in Family Planning methods. Monitors clients for symptoms of birth control side effects. Instructs and counsels clients concerning benefits and risks of alternative methods.

Performs pregnancy testing and counseling according to protocol and Title X and ACOG guidelines. Refers clients for prenatal care when indicated. Documents all test results and counseling in client's EHR.

Performs other related duties, including working where assigned in other clinical areas and at the time of a disaster. During an emergency the incumbent is responsible for monitoring and assisting the evacuation of employees and clients in assigned areas listed in the Emergency Code Procedure Manual Evacuation Procedure Standard Operating Procedure. This includes directing co-workers and customers, checking rooms and assuring doors are closed as they exit and taking roll-call. Assures roll-call and client lists are sent to the traffic monitors for forwarding to the safety coordinator.

Follows FDOH policy for all components of family planning and STIs including handling of medications, vaccines, sharps and biohazards .Uses time, physical facilities, supplies, equipment and other resources appropriately and effectively, and provide appropriately documentation as required.

Develops and maintains current knowledge of family planning options, sexual health issues and STIs including HIV/AIDS, Title X guidelines and FDOH protocols and policies. Participates in chart audits for Quality Improvement and participates in quality improvement meetings

Maintains EAR data and Time Sheet with regular and accurate entries in timely manner. Maintains current accurate documentation in clients EHR as required.

Performs other related duties, such as, but not limited to, working where assigned in other clinic areas.

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

Ability to collect correct information in a timely manner

Ability to assess clients' current needs

Ability to identify clients' future needs

Ability to work effectively with a health care team

Ability to perform procedures common to their professional practice

Knowledge to recognize situations in which intervention is needed to improve outcomes or prevent harm

Ability to handle difficult STI/ sexual health Issues/situations and social issues/situations in a sensitive, professional and non-judgmental manner

Ability to assess client or service outcomes (responses to treatment, satisfaction with services)

Ability to recognize the limitation of one's own knowledge and skills

Ability to recognize areas of their own practice in need of improvement

Ability to record a clear, understandable, and legally defensible account of care or services provided

Ability to teach clients on specific health issues, promotion of wellness, maintenance of health and prevention of illness

Ability to supervise and teach other personnel in the theory and performance of any of the above acts that are appropriate to be delegated

Ability to make a nursing diagnosis following specified protocols

Licensure/registration/certification requirements (If applicable, list the appropriate Florida Statute or federal regulation cite):

Licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Florida, in accordance with Florida Statute 464

Other job-related requirements for this position:

All Employees are expected to complete timesheets and EARS/DARs as required, both accurately and within the required timeframe

All employees are expected to complete mandatory trainings within the required timeframe, as deemed necessary by the Department, the Delegated Authority, grant requirements and/or Florida Statutes

Incumbent will have access to records containing social security numbers in the performance of job duties

Working hours: (A) Daily from 8:00 to 5:00 (B) Total hours in workweek 40 (C) Explain any variation in work (split shift, rotation, etc.)

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: Ocala