Community Health Nurse

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"Previous Applicants Need Not Apply"

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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. Incomplete applications will not be considered. It is unacceptable to use the statement "See resume" in place of work history.

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

This position is grant funded. If the funding is discontinued, this position may be eliminated.

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

Agency Contact Information: Supervisor: Emily Barker; (352) 629-0137, x2060; Emily.Barker@flhealth.gov

**NOTE: All responses provided to the qualifying questions for this vacancy advertisement must be verifiable on your State of Florida, Employment Application. **

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 Family Planning Program. 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 Nurse Supervisor. Assists supervisor in the management of the Family Planning Program. A valid Florida Registered Nurse license, valid Florida driver's license and an automobile are required for this position.

Reviews incoming Family Planning labs (Paps. GYN biopsy reports.). All abnormal labs given to appropriate ARNP for review and follow up. Notifying clients needing repaps by telephone or letter. Maintains tickler system for clients with abnormal paps. Makes referral for follow up when necessary (Private Doctor, We Care, Cancer referral services). Schedules clients for colposcopy/cryosurgery as ordered. Reviews charts for colposcopy/cryo clinic, sets up paperwork for clinic as needed. Reviews pathology with ARNP. and carries out follow up per orders.

Performs preliminary and exit interviews 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, referral to other clinics within MCHD, mammograms, ultrasounds, transportation and social services.

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

Performs Pregnancy tests according to Family Planning protocol. Counsels and refers to appropriate referral source.

Maintains and orders supplies for Contraceptive maintenance and other medication used for clients in the Family Planning Clinic. Logging in supplies as received and helping maintain weekly/monthly inventory records.

Evaluates client's medical records for accuracy.

Performs limited Physical examinations including: height, weight, hemoglobin, venipuncture for blood tests, blood pressure, temperature and urinalysis.

Maintains and improves professional knowledge and skills by attending staff meetings, seminars and Continuing Education Programs.

Performs other related duties such as, but not limited to working where assigned at the time of a disaster.

Participates in chart audits for Quality Improvement and participates in quality improvement meetings.

Maintains EAR data and Time Sheet with regular and accurate entries.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND 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 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.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

2 or more years experience in Public Health or nursing and public health principles, practices and techniques; Knowledge of human anatomy and physiology; Knowledge of community resources;

LICENSURE/REGISTRATION/CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

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

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.

This position is in the Career Service System.

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.

Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, applicants eligible for Veterans' Preference will receive preference in employment and are encouraged to apply. However, applicants claiming Veterans' Preference must attach supporting documentation with each application submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any others documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. All documentation is due by the closing date of the vacancy announcement. For information on the supporting documentation required, click here. Applicants may also fax their supporting documentation to People First at 1-888-403-2110.