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

About this job

Requisition No: 18763

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: SENIOR COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSE - 64000420

Position Number: 64000420

Salary: $32,000 -$48,282 annually

Posting Closing Date: 10/16/2017

Thank you for your interest in career opportunities with the Florida Department of Health - Manatee 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.

Duties & Responsibilities:

The incumbent, an employee of the Florida Department of Health - Manatee, represents the agency and its mission and values. The incumbent is a part of the global public health organization and is expected to promote cooperation, courtesy and teamwork in a diverse environment. The incumbent will function under the supervision of the Senior Community Health Nursing Supervisor and must possess a current RN license in the State of Florida.

The Senior Community Health Nurse in this position will work under the direction and supervision of the Senior Community Health Nurse Supervisor. This nurse will primarily work with INS, Refugee and TB services.

This employee will also be cross-trained to work in Family Planning, Communicable Disease, Immunizations, Preventive Care, and medicine room for the Nurse Issuance Program. Provides direct patient care in clinic assigned. Conducts comprehensive nursing assessments, medical histories, health promotion education and healthy lifestyles counseling in a culturally sensitive manner. Screens for domestic violence and provides intervention as indicated. Assesses tobacco use and provides cessation information. Provides preconception, contraception, and pregnancy education and counseling. Conducts HIV screening and counseling. Performs screening and testing for tuberculosis. Administers oral and injectable vaccines in accordance with ACIP and CDC recommendations and enters information into Florida SHOTS and HMS. Issues medications under the nurse issuance protocol. Counsels and refers for sterilization procedures. Assists physicians in the exam room. Accurately completes all paperwork associated with various physical exams, including Immigration, Refugee Health, County Pre-employment, School, Work, and others. Assists with Tuberculosis contact investigations. Assists with follow-up activities for clients with active and latent tuberculosis. Documents in the EHR and codes all services into HMS.

Performance expectations based on this job description will be reviewed through individual conferences, direct observation and input from clinical supervisors. This employee must be knowledgeable in policies and procedures of the agency and can perform technical nursing functions.

Mentors staff and students affiliated with contracted institutions.

Knowledge, skills and abilities required for this position include:

Knowledge of nursing and public health principles, practices, and techniques.

Knowledge of the methods of data collection and analysis.

Knowledge of human anatomy and physiology.

Knowledge of community resources.

Knowledge of basic management principles and practices.

Knowledge and application of word, internet/intranet and e-mail computer programs.

Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services including needs assessment

Techniques, quality service standards, alternative delivery systems.

Knowledge of Tuberculosis Epidemiology.

Knowledge of Immunizations and vaccine administration

Ability to communicate effectively.

Ability to administer medications.

Ability to provide preventive health care and treatment to groups.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

Ability to actively look for ways to assist others.

Maintains HIV 501 certification

Maintains venipuncture skills

Maintains ICS 100 and 200 certifications

Maintains CPR certification

Licensure required for this position:

Valid Florida Registered Nurse (RN) License

Valid Florida drivers license or the ability to obtain one within 30 days of hire and reliable transportation

Important Information:

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

When completing the online application, all gaps of employment or education greater than 90 days starting from high school must be explained (approximate date, month and year) identifying company name or if unemployed.

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

Current State Employees - Salary for current employees is based on employee's current payband/ paygrade.

Only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers will be hired.

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, visit http://www.sss.gov.

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.

Fingerprinting is required of the successful applicant for a sensitive position. Note: You will be required to provide your Social Security Number (SSN) to conduct this background check.

Successful completion of a drug test is a condition of employment for safety-sensitive positions.

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 on the date of your retirement.

Veteran Information: Certain veterans and spouses of veterans receive preference in employment by the state (applies only to positions within the Career Service).

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 (department) 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.

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: Sarasota

Nearest Secondary Market: Bradenton