Senior Community Health Nurse

SENIOR COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSE -  1

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Requisition No: 862413

Agency:
Department of Health

Working Title:

SENIOR COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSE -  1

Position Number:

Salary: 67,238.54 Annually

Posting Closing Date: 11/05/2025

Senior Community Health Nurse - Open competitively

The Department of Health in Pinellas has a Senior Community Health Nurse position open in the Medical Services Program. The successful applicant will work primarily in the Immunization, Family Planning and STD clinics and will evaluate clients in a variety of settings within the scope of Florida State and Federal guidelines. The successful applicant will work at the Clearwater Health Department.

Your Specific Responsibilities:

• Provides direct services to clients including: immunization, administration of ordered medications, pregnancy testing, tuberculosis testing and other testing or services which fall within nursing practice
• Offers education and information on family planning methods and services
• Counsels clients on basic health promotion and risk behaviors, including but not limited to: communicable disease control, maternal and child health, family planning, nutrition, growth and development, safety and anticipatory guidance
• Advises and counsels clients on health promotion, STD & HIV risk reduction, and care and management of disease
• Assists nursing supervisor with clinic management, monitoring clinic flow and caseload
• Responds promptly to emergency situations within the building
• Completes assignments and functions independently
• Follows policies and procedures, including standing orders
• Meets productivity expectations for this position
• Assists examiners as needed
• Assists in review of electronic laboratory results and provides follow-up and case management
• Documents all observations and actions accurately utilizing the electronic record, and the Florida Shots Registry
• Complies with HIPAA guidelines and the Florida Department of Health s Information Security Policy ensuring client information is secure 100% of the time
• Performs other duties as required
• Attends staff meetings as required
• Attends training for personal and professional growth
• Meets annual training requirements

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to prioritize responsibilities
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
• Skill in use of a personal computer
• Knowledge of patient confidentiality laws
• Use multiple computer programs and software such as Microsoft office to retrieve and/or input data.
• Strong verbal communication and listening skills
• Ability to work effectively and cooperatively with others
• Ability to manage diverse situations

Qualifications:

Minimum:

• Current active Florida nursing license or a multistate license from another compact state per The Florida Nurse Practice Act, as outlined in Chapter 464
• Current valid Florida Driver’s License or able to obtain one within 30 days of employment
• Access to private transportation and willing to travel to other locations and provide coverage as needed

Preferred:

• At least one year experience working as a Registered Nurse
• At least one year experience working with an electronic medical record
• At least one year experience working in a public health environment
• Bi-lingual in English and Spanish

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:

Innovation:
We search for creative solutions and manage resources wisely.

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

Accountability:
We perform with integrity & respect.

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

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

Where You Will Work:

Clearwater Health Department

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