Ops Community Health Nurse - 64964549

Requisition No: 818807 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: OPS COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSE - 64964549

 Pay Plan: Temp

Position Number: 64964549 

Salary:  $30-$35 hour 

Posting Closing Date: 12/21/2023 

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Job posting category (Open Competitive)

Your Specific Responsibilities:

 The position serves as the OPS Community Health Nurse and works under the general supervision of the ASSISTANT COMM HEALTH NURSING DIRECTOR.  Incumbent provides clinical services, professional support and technical assistance to staff, community agencies, and the public.

This position requires experience in a busy clinic setting with a variety of duties in Immunizations, Family Planning, STD and Refugee Health services. This position will be required to perform duties at multiple sites within the county to include, but not limited to, Florida Department of Health in Volusia County locations as well as sites established/co-located within the community in conjunction with community partners. This position requires travel between various sites within Volusia County. The employee is expected to arrive at assigned location (daily) on time at the provided start time. Mileage will only be paid in accordance with State policies for travel to different service site locations within the county.

This is a responsible position requiring excellent verbal and written communication and organizational skills. Must demonstrate the knowledge, skill and abilities for nursing protocols indentified in this class. Must conform to the standards set forth in the personnel rules and regulations and the written policies of FDOH and DOH-Volusia. Must be able to communicate, build rapport and educate effectively teens, young adults and adults on sexually transmitted diseases, family planning, and immunizations including assisting providers in exam rooms, laboratory testing and phlebotomy, treatment and prevention. It requires the ability to obtain patient histories, current health assessments, counseling, patient education, referrals to community resources, scheduling in-house and outpatient procedures, assist providers, ability to perform prescribed treatments, administer medications, give immunizations, change medical dressings, and draw blood for testing as well as other laboratory work.

Gathers and records pertinent data/information on client records from assessment and interview process. Provides appropriate client education and counseling related to each health services program. Reviews electronic health record and service coding for completeness, accuracy and quality assurance purposes. Assists providers with examinations, physicals and other procedures as necessary.     

Responsible for issuing prescribed medications/birth control/ECP per DOH-Volusia Nurse Issuance Protocol and/or under the direction of a provider. Administers injectable medications/birth control/immunizations as appropriate. Performs phlebotomy services and routine laboratory testing, including pregnancy tests, rapid Hep C and HIV. Reviews vaccination records and status to provide direct immunization services which includes the education, counseling and administration of immunizations to children and adults, and travelers per CDC, ACIP, VFC, FDOH and DOH-Volusia guidelines. Updates vaccination records in FL SHOTS and issues appropriate documentation, i.e. Form 680 and religious exemptions in accordance in the agency policy.     

Assists in setting up examination rooms, preparing instruments for various procedures, maintaining the

care of instruments and equipment, cleaning and wrapping instruments, cleaning exam rooms at the end of clinic each day, restocking rooms and maintaining work area.    

Assists with the orientation of students, new staff members and cross-training fellow clinical employees. Provides direction and assistance to Licensed Practical Nurses.

Provides clinical services at community-based outreach clinics to include, but not limited to, the provision of family planning, immunizations and STD screening and treatment listed above.         

Other duties as assigned.     

Attends and participates in staff development, such as team/staff meetings and in-service

training/continuing education.

Attends computer skills/training classes as needed

Performs other related duties as assigned

Maintains timely submission of EARs, timesheets, telephone invoices, and travel documentation.

Emergency duty    

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of nursing principles, practices and techniques in specialized areas

Knowledge  of STD prevention and treatment guidelines

Knowledge of Human anatomy and physiology

Qualifications:

Minimum -

Must have knowledge of nursing principles, practices and techniques in specialized areas

Must have knowledge  of STD prevention and treatment guidelines

Must have knowledge of Human anatomy and physiology

Must be currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Florida, and have one year of professional nursing experience? Or a associates degree from an accredited college or university with a major in nursing and licensure as a Registered Nurse in accordance with Florida Statute 464 or eligible to practice nursing in accordance with Florida Administrative code 210-8.27.

Preferred -

Knowledge of nursing and public health principles, practices and  techniques

Experience working in clinic or community setting

Florida Department of Health Mission, Vision, and Values:

Mission:

To protect, promote & improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county & community efforts.

Vision:

To be the Healthiest State in the Nation.

Values:

I nnovation: We search for creative solutions and manage resources wisely.

C ollaboration: We use teamwork to achieve common goals & solve problems.

A ccountability: We perform with integrity & respect.

R esponsiveness: We achieve our mission by serving our customers & engaging our partners.

E xcellence: We promote quality outcomes through learning & continuous performance improvement.

Where You Will Work:

Florida Department of Health - 1845 HOLSONBACK DR. DAYTONA BEACH, FL 32117

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:

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)
• Participation in state group insurance (upon meeting eligibility requirements.  Consult with People First and/or the serving HR office)
• Workers' Compensation (mandatory, if needed)
• Reemployment Assistance (Unemployment Compensation) (mandatory, if needed)
• Deferred Compensation (voluntary)
• Employee Assistance Program (voluntary)
• And more!

For a more complete list of benefits, including monthly costs, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com.

Please be advised:

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. Any misrepresentations or omissions will disqualify you from employment consideration. Note: You will be required to provide your Social Security Number (SSN) in order to conduct this background check Successful completion of a drug test is a condition of employment for safety-sensitive positions.

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.

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

Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-877-562-7287). 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. 

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 Department's 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.