Senior Community Health Nurse

Requisition Information

Requisition No: 871338

Agency:
Department of Health

Working Title:

SENIOR COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSE -

Pay Plan:
Career Service

Position Number:

Salary: $57,122

Posting Closing Date: 03/19/2026

This is a professional nursing position responsible for delivering public health services across multiple program areas including School Health, Family Planning, Sexually Transmitted Infections, Immunizations, Ryan White, Tuberculosis, and the Florida Breast and Cervical Early Detection Program. The nurse provides direct client care, health education, and case management in accordance with Florida Department of Health protocols and public health nursing standards.

• Administer age‑appropriate vaccines to children and adults, conduct immunization outreach and education in community settings, and maintain accurate vaccine inventory and documentation in Florida SHOTS.
• Perform health screenings (vision, hearing), collaborate with school staff to promote a healthy school environment, and conduct audits to ensure adherence.
• Conduct STI screenings, treatment, education and follow‑up per CDC guidelines.
• Provide contraceptive counseling and Family Planning services, and educate clients on reproductive health, safe sex practices, and risk reduction.
• Administer TB tests, interpret results, and provide nursing support for clients living with HIV/AIDS, including medication adherence, lab monitoring, referrals to supportive services, and continuity of care.
• Educate clients on cancer prevention and early detection and coordinate mammography and pap testing.
• Assist in maintenance of clinical areas, including prepping exam rooms, maintaining stock, cleaning rooms, inventory, ordering medications and vaccines.

Knowledge of public health nursing principles and program‑specific protocols. Ability to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care. Strong communication, documentation, and organizational skills. Cultural competence and ability to work with diverse populations. Proficiency in electronic health records and Microsoft Office.

• Must be licensed in the State of Florida as a Registered Nurse in accordance with Florida Statute 464 or have a Compact License from a state that participates in the Compact Program.
• Valid Florida Driver’s License.

• Bilingual (especially Spanish).
• 1–3 years nursing experience.
• Experience in Case Management.

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 — Innovation:
  We search for creative solutions and manage resources wisely.
• C —
  
  Collaboration:
  
  We use teamwork to achieve common goals & solve problems.
• A — Accountability:
  We perform with integrity & respect.
• R — Responsiveness:
  We achieve our mission by serving our customers & engaging our partners.
• E — Excellence:
  We promote quality outcomes through learning & continuous performance improvement.

Columbia County

• 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
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Tuition waivers
• And more

For a more complete list of benefits, including monthly costs, visit

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 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…