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Hours Full-time, Part-time
Location miami, Florida

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OCCUPATION PROFILE

JOB FAMILY: HEALTHCARE PRACTITIONERS

OCCUPATIONAL GROUP: DIAGNOSING & TREATMENT PRACTITION, HLTH

OCCUPATION: REGISTERED NURSES

29-1111

DESCRIPTION:

This is a professional public health nursing position in the Sexually Transmitted Disease (STD) program. The incumbent is assigned to perform a clearly defined clinical function permitted by state communicable disease guidelines. Incumbent will be functioning as part of a multidisciplinary team under the direct supervision of the Assistant Community Health Nursing Director.

EXAMPLES OF WORK:

Initiates and maintains patients' records, makes nursing assessments of patient needs. Enters HMS codes, current procedure terminology and procedural codes into the Health Management System. Maintains an organized system for following up with clients. Assists in the follow-up of communicable and sexually transmitted diseases, abnormal pap tests and refers to appropriate agency as needed. Counsels and supports clients/families that have experienced HIV or any devastating disease.

Acts as liaison between client and community agencies. Registered nurses shall be responsible for the following activities as consistent with the nurse practice act: history taking, physical assessment, care referral, counseling/education, health promotion and risk reduction counseling, and referring patients that require disease intervention counseling to the DIS. The RN may also perform sample collection for lab testing. All complex and multi-problem cases shall be referred to licensed clinicians for collaborative case management.

Assesses plans, develops, implements and evaluates treatment programs that promote health and well-being; treatment plans for patients with a known long-term condition; and treatment plans for patients at risk of developing a long-term condition as appropriate. Works with other health care professionals to diagnose, monitor, manage and treat long-term conditions, including non-drug-based treatment methods using a management plan, and in line with national and local policies and practice needs.

Assesses complex patient needs/situations and consults with Physician and/or Advance Registered Nurse Practitioner as needed. Additionally, nurses shall be responsible for tracking of abnormal Pap smear follow-up when done as part of a diagnostic procedure for the STD determination, referrals made to other providers and the supply of pharmaceuticals retained in the clinic settings.

Assists in the planning process and orientation of new staff and provides clinical experience for university nursing students. Represents local STD unit on various committees within the agency and the community. Coordinates STD clinic activities in the absence of the supervisor. Relieves nurse in other STD clinic when needed.

Conducts peer reviews of medical records. Monitors inventory of pharmaceutical supplies and works with the Asst. CHN Director to ensure supplies and medications have been ordered.

Attends staff meetings, trainings, in-service programs, conferences and workshops while maintaining educational requirements for nursing licensures.

Performs other related duties as required or directed.

EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED:

(Note: The examples of work as listed in this class specification are not necessarily descriptive of any one position in the class. The omission of specific statements does not preclude management from assigning specific duties not listed herein if such duties are a logical assignment to the position. Examples of work performed are not to be used for allocation purposes.)

Conducts a total generalized public health nursing program in an area geographically removed from direct supervision.

Organizes, implements, and conducts a specific phase of a large public health nursing program for a county health department.

Coordinates, on a regional basis, the provision of health care for developmentally disabled clients in the community.

Advises on care and management of illness and refers patients with abnormal findings to pediatricians or other qualified physicians.

Assists in planning and conducting orientation programs, continuous in-service educational programs, and professional educational programs for paramedical personnel, auxiliary workers, and volunteers.

Demonstrates special nursing procedures and techniques applicable in a variety of medical specialties and teaches the purpose, use, care, and results of utilizing special equipment in the treatment of patients.

Interviews and counsels parents on child rearing, growth and development, and nutrition.

Performs advanced and extended public health nursing functions in specialized areas such as family planning, maternal health, pediatrics, or geriatrics.

Provides public health nursing services, and practices handicapped children's nursing principles in clinics, schools, and homes.

Provides information concerning programs available for children with catastrophic, disabling, and/or terminal illnesses.

Makes evaluations of the home situation concerning the family's ability and willingness to meet the needs of the patient.

Makes home visits to assess the needs of and provide intervention for patients and their families.

EXAMPLES OF KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

(Note: The knowledge, skills and abilities (KSA's) identified in this class specification represent those needed to perform the duties of this class. Additional knowledge, skills and abilities may be applicable for individual positions in the employing agency.)

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

Knowledge of human anatomy and physiology.

Knowledge of community resources.

Ability to administer medications.

Ability to provide preventive health care and treatment to groups.

Ability to assist in planning and conducting a variety of training activities.

Ability to work with patients having a variety of physical problems.

Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.

Ability to communicate effectively.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

Ability to teach health care.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in nursing or a related field and one year of professional nursing experience in pediatrics, geriatrics, or public health nursing, and licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse in accordance with Florida Statute 464 or eligible to practice nursing in accordance with Florida Administrative Code 210-8.27; or

One year of experience as a community health nurse with the State of Florida.

A master's degree from an accredited college or university in nursing, nursing education, public health, or a related field can substitute for the required professional nursing experience.

SPECIAL NOTES:

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 you have any questions regarding this advertisement, please contact FRANCISCO CARABALLO @ (305) 575-5426. Please be ready to provide the position number.

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.