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Senior Community Health Nurse
•30 days ago
| Hours | Full-time, Part-time |
|---|---|
| Location | Sarasota, FL Sarasota, Florida |
About this job
Requisition No: 26239
Agency: Department of Health
Working Title: SENIOR COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSE - 64029469
Position Number: 64029469
Salary: $1,665.00 bi-weekly
Posting Closing Date: 12/19/2017
DESCRIPTION:
This position's work schedule will run concurrent with the 10-month school calendar for the Sarasota County Public School System.
The person in this position functions at an advanced level of public health nursing in a large county health department. This individual works in a comprehensive school health program under the supervision of a Community Health Nursing Supervisor.
REQUIREMENTS:
Licensure as a Registered Nurse in accordance with F.S. 464
A Valid Florida driver's license and/or access to reliable transportation
Selected immunizations (MMWR Vol. 46/No.RR-18)
Participation in the direct deposit program within 30 days of employment as mandated per Florida Statute 110.113, 96-310, Laws of Florida
A Bachelor's degree is a minimum education requirement.
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.
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provides and coordinates generalized school health services at assigned schools according to the local School Health Services Plan, established protocols, and supervisor's instructions.
Demonstrates an in-depth knowledge of the health needs, both physical and emotional, of school-aged youth as evidenced by the ability to deliver health promotion education, disease prevention education, and health protection services.
Ensures that no student will be admitted or attend any public or non-public school without proper documentation; performs record reviews to determine compliance with the following:
Certification of Immunization or Certificate of Immunization Exemption.
Health examination within the past twelve months for all students entering Florida schools for the first time.
Manages health care issues of students concerning actual or potential health problems which include, but are not limited to:
Nursing Assessments and triage including rapid assessment of acute physical problems.
First aid and emergency treatment.
Vision, hearing, scoliosis, and growth and development screenings.
Obesity and nutritional counseling.
Acts as liaison in communication of health-related problems (within the limits of client confidentiality) between parents and students (including home visits as needed) to form a collaborative effort to meet the needs of the child.
Provides health education to families, assists indigent families in obtaining health care for students, and refers for services when appropriate.
Ensures that a school health record is established for each student and that the record includes documentation of identified health problems and corrective measures taken. Completes a separate professional treatment record to be used to document the provision of confidential health services by health care professional and paraprofessionals.
Assists in identification of high-risk students with medical issues requiring assistance and possible emergency intervention in the school setting (including pregnancy). Individual nursing care plans, including emergency, will be initiated and shared with all appropriate staff.
Acts as a resource person/nursing consultant (within the limits of DOH-Sarasota policies) and provides health information for health room aides, teachers, and other school staff. Participates as a member of the school study team and school assistance team to facilitate student referrals for service.
Assists in developing a procedure for administration of medications during school hours. Ensures those medical services (invasive procedures) are provided by appropriately trained individuals. Monitors staff designated by the principal to administer medications. Provides education as needed to students who, with parent and physician permission, self-administer medications. Takes and implements physician orders via telephone as required.
Assists with, and monitors health room compliance with, an emergency/disaster plan for the school setting.
Manages and coordinates special projects related to School Health as outlined in the local School Health Services Plan, established protocols, and supervisor's instructions.
Provides age-appropriate nursing counseling on topics including but not limited to:
Substance abuse (drug and alcohol) education and treatment referral.
Smoking cessation.
Domestic violence prevention.
Communicable disease prevention including sexually transmitted disease.
Pregnancy prevention.
Violence prevention, identification of bullying behavior.
Suicide prevention with appropriate intervention referrals.
Life-style issues with elimination of risk-taking behaviors.
Identification of health issues, need for early intervention, and ability to be own "health advocates".
When working with middle/high school youth, provides a teen-friendly approach to student's medical and emotional needs while advising in a professional and organized manner.
Collaborates with school and community support services in order to facilitate the oversight of student health and improve the health outcomes of students:
Serves as member of appropriate community and school committees.
Coordinates with Healthy Start to ensure timely and adequate provision of services to pregnant students.
Coordinates or provides work-site wellness programs that promote a healthy physical and psychosocial school climate.
Performs other related duties as assigned per supervisor's instructions with adjustable scheduling.
Participates in SCHD clinics as assigned.
Attends and participates in staff development and in-service education programs.
Maintains current CPR certification for health professionals.
Follows DOH rules and regulations and departmental policies and procedures.
If certified as an advanced practice school nurse, will perform functions in an expanded role. Will renew and maintain an educational certificate according to certification standards.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES ESSENTIAL TO THE ROLE:
Ability to organize, prioritize & schedule
Skills in nursing process
Ability to make visits/meetings outside the school setting as scheduled
Ability to operate various machines and equipment such as computers, copiers, fax machines, etc.
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).
PLEASE NOTE
All responses provided to the qualifying questions for this vacancy advertisement must be verifiable on your State of Florida, Employment Application.
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.
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: Sarasota
Nearest Secondary Market: Tampa
Agency: Department of Health
Working Title: SENIOR COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSE - 64029469
Position Number: 64029469
Salary: $1,665.00 bi-weekly
Posting Closing Date: 12/19/2017
DESCRIPTION:
This position's work schedule will run concurrent with the 10-month school calendar for the Sarasota County Public School System.
The person in this position functions at an advanced level of public health nursing in a large county health department. This individual works in a comprehensive school health program under the supervision of a Community Health Nursing Supervisor.
REQUIREMENTS:
Licensure as a Registered Nurse in accordance with F.S. 464
A Valid Florida driver's license and/or access to reliable transportation
Selected immunizations (MMWR Vol. 46/No.RR-18)
Participation in the direct deposit program within 30 days of employment as mandated per Florida Statute 110.113, 96-310, Laws of Florida
A Bachelor's degree is a minimum education requirement.
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.
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provides and coordinates generalized school health services at assigned schools according to the local School Health Services Plan, established protocols, and supervisor's instructions.
Demonstrates an in-depth knowledge of the health needs, both physical and emotional, of school-aged youth as evidenced by the ability to deliver health promotion education, disease prevention education, and health protection services.
Ensures that no student will be admitted or attend any public or non-public school without proper documentation; performs record reviews to determine compliance with the following:
Certification of Immunization or Certificate of Immunization Exemption.
Health examination within the past twelve months for all students entering Florida schools for the first time.
Manages health care issues of students concerning actual or potential health problems which include, but are not limited to:
Nursing Assessments and triage including rapid assessment of acute physical problems.
First aid and emergency treatment.
Vision, hearing, scoliosis, and growth and development screenings.
Obesity and nutritional counseling.
Acts as liaison in communication of health-related problems (within the limits of client confidentiality) between parents and students (including home visits as needed) to form a collaborative effort to meet the needs of the child.
Provides health education to families, assists indigent families in obtaining health care for students, and refers for services when appropriate.
Ensures that a school health record is established for each student and that the record includes documentation of identified health problems and corrective measures taken. Completes a separate professional treatment record to be used to document the provision of confidential health services by health care professional and paraprofessionals.
Assists in identification of high-risk students with medical issues requiring assistance and possible emergency intervention in the school setting (including pregnancy). Individual nursing care plans, including emergency, will be initiated and shared with all appropriate staff.
Acts as a resource person/nursing consultant (within the limits of DOH-Sarasota policies) and provides health information for health room aides, teachers, and other school staff. Participates as a member of the school study team and school assistance team to facilitate student referrals for service.
Assists in developing a procedure for administration of medications during school hours. Ensures those medical services (invasive procedures) are provided by appropriately trained individuals. Monitors staff designated by the principal to administer medications. Provides education as needed to students who, with parent and physician permission, self-administer medications. Takes and implements physician orders via telephone as required.
Assists with, and monitors health room compliance with, an emergency/disaster plan for the school setting.
Manages and coordinates special projects related to School Health as outlined in the local School Health Services Plan, established protocols, and supervisor's instructions.
Provides age-appropriate nursing counseling on topics including but not limited to:
Substance abuse (drug and alcohol) education and treatment referral.
Smoking cessation.
Domestic violence prevention.
Communicable disease prevention including sexually transmitted disease.
Pregnancy prevention.
Violence prevention, identification of bullying behavior.
Suicide prevention with appropriate intervention referrals.
Life-style issues with elimination of risk-taking behaviors.
Identification of health issues, need for early intervention, and ability to be own "health advocates".
When working with middle/high school youth, provides a teen-friendly approach to student's medical and emotional needs while advising in a professional and organized manner.
Collaborates with school and community support services in order to facilitate the oversight of student health and improve the health outcomes of students:
Serves as member of appropriate community and school committees.
Coordinates with Healthy Start to ensure timely and adequate provision of services to pregnant students.
Coordinates or provides work-site wellness programs that promote a healthy physical and psychosocial school climate.
Performs other related duties as assigned per supervisor's instructions with adjustable scheduling.
Participates in SCHD clinics as assigned.
Attends and participates in staff development and in-service education programs.
Maintains current CPR certification for health professionals.
Follows DOH rules and regulations and departmental policies and procedures.
If certified as an advanced practice school nurse, will perform functions in an expanded role. Will renew and maintain an educational certificate according to certification standards.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES ESSENTIAL TO THE ROLE:
Ability to organize, prioritize & schedule
Skills in nursing process
Ability to make visits/meetings outside the school setting as scheduled
Ability to operate various machines and equipment such as computers, copiers, fax machines, etc.
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).
PLEASE NOTE
All responses provided to the qualifying questions for this vacancy advertisement must be verifiable on your State of Florida, Employment Application.
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.
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: Sarasota
Nearest Secondary Market: Tampa
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