SENIOR COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSE – 64081423 1

Job title: SENIOR COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSE – 64081423 1

Company: State of Florida

Job description: Requisition No: 384362

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: SENIOR COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSE – 64081423 1

Position Number: 64081423

Salary: $48,438.00 – $53,575.08

Posting Closing Date: 06/30/2021

Open Competitive Opportunity

Specific Responsibilities:

This is a Senior Community Health Nursing position assigned to the West Palm Beach Health Center, a multi-program Health Access Center in an urban medically underserved population, managing patients with different medical problems. The incumbent has specific assignments in the Family Planning and Sexual Health Clinics, and must be able to function in all clinic fields including Maternity, Health Access Immunization, Refugee, and Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) areas as the need arises. This position is under the supervision of the Community Health Nursing Supervisor.

This position is designated as a sensitive position and is required to maintain confidential information in accordance with Florida Department of Health (FDOH) Palm Beach County (PBC) Security Policy, Protocols, and Procedures, Emergency Operations Command Center, or to perform other emergency duties. Confidential Data Set(s): Clinical Data, Immunization Data, HIVe & TB, Social Security Data, Epidemiology, HIV/AIDS Case Reporting and Surveillance, School Medical Record, WIC, Employee Health Record, FL SHOTS, and Electronic Health Record.

This position will have access to the following system(s): Health Management System (HMS) for the purpose of reviewing patient medical records, updating patient medical records, printing of schedules, scheduling appointments, report portal, reviewing patient medical visits and or services, Electronic Health Record (EHR) for reviewing patient medical records, updating and entering data, printing of progress notes, Fl Shots to review, enter and update immunization records, HMS for HIVe Module to review and print progress notes and reports, HMS Tuberculosis (TB) Module to review and print progress notes and reports. This position may view, enter, update and release ‘CONFIDENTIAL’ patient information and print data from HMS for continuity of care purposes.

Performs assessments, care and/or treatments primarily in the Family Planning and Sexual Health, will cross train to assist as needed in Maternity, Health Access Immunization, Refugee, and HIV Clinics. Advises patients and families on proper health care related to patients’ condition for maintenance of good health status and interprets medication directions and factors. Demonstrates special nursing procedures and techniques applicable in a variety of medical specialties, teaches the purpose, use, care and results to the patients.

Participates as a team member in obtaining and recording patient’s health and social histories and assessing patient needs. Assist Providers as needed for the total care of all patients, assists with discharge plans for clinic patients, receive lab calls and record correct results in patient medical record, assist in giving medi-pass authorizations for patient’s continued care, and assist with orientation of new employees.

Performs patient home visits as needed. Performs triage assessment for walk-in clinic patients without appointments. Assist with telephone triage. Schedule follow-up appointments for clients.

Reviews lab consultation reports, making appropriate disposition as instructed by the provider. Assist with patient data collection and documentation as required. Assist in completing medical chart audits for all clinics with accurate recording for grant purposes.

Responsible to administer immunizations per immunization protocol schedule and perform duties of FL Shots to review, enter and update immunization records.

Participates in scheduled team meetings for discussion and management of patient care. Participates in planned in-service education sessions and Quality Assurance program and all assigned staff meetings. Operate equipment used in clinic such as electrocardiogram, audiometer, and application of oxygen when ordered, nebulizer and pulse oximeter.

Other related duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Intermediate to Advance computer skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, Internet)
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Knowledge of physical assessment skills, application teaching and learning principles
• Knowledge of nursing and public health principles practices and techniques
• Knowledge of community resources and organizations
• Knowledge and ability to collect routine laboratory specimen as directed by physician
• Knowledge of Health Management System-Clinical Information
• Knowledge of Electronic Health Record
• Ability to document history in patient record and or electronic health record
• Ability to communicate with and establish/maintain an effective working relationship with others, customer service skills, communicate verbally in a courteous and effective manner
• Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments for self
• Ability to administer immunizations
• Ability to effectively interview and assess the health and social needs of clients
• Ability to review reports to make appropriate disposition as instructed by physician
• Ability to perform triage assessment

Qualifications:

This occupation requires licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse in accordance with Chapter 464, Florida Statutes in accordance with Florida Administrative Code.

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 performing other emergency duties including, but not limited to, responses to or threats involving any disaster or threat of disaster, man-made or natural.
Valid Driver’s License

Working hours: (A) Daily from 8:00am to 5:00pm (B) Total hours in workweek 40.0 (C) Explain any variation in work (split shift, rotation, etc.) This position may travel to provide services at another satellite Center, work Saturdays and or a weekly late evening clinic on a rotation basis at the discretion of Administration through the Health Access Office. Expenses for mileage will be reimbursed on a per mileage basis in accordance with the established state mileage.

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:
West Palm Beach Health Center
1150 45th Street
West Palm Beach,FL 33407

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:
Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State’s total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including:

• Annual and Sick Leave benefits;
• Nine paid holidays and one Personal Holiday each year;
• State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options;
• Retirement plan options, including employer contributions

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• Flexible Spending Accounts;
• Tuition waivers;
• And more!

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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.

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.

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 . All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.

Expected salary: $48438 – 53575.08 per year

Location: West Palm Beach, FL

Job date: Tue, 22 Jun 2021 07:23:14 GMT

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