Senior Community Health Nurse

Senior Community Health Nurse -

The incumbent is part of a global public health organization and is expected to support the Florida Department of Health in Pasco County in its mission to protect, promote and improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county and community efforts and its vision to be the Healthiest State in the Nation. Furthermore, the incumbent is expected to incorporate the agency values of Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Responsiveness and Excellence in all aspects of their work.

Provides generalized nursing services in all public health programs including follow-up referrals. Provides nursing assessments, care, and treatment in all Family Health Services programs. Assesses, identifies, and documents client and process problems making a nursing diagnosis, utilizing the nursing process and utilizing electronic health records. Provides coverage and assists providers in all Florida Department of Health in Pasco County (FDOH-Pasco) clinics by providing pre-and-post interviews on clients.

Responsible for case management of assigned programs. Maintains a tracking system for follow-up and makes referrals to community agencies providing services to meet the clients' needs in accordance with agency policies and procedures. Performs the functions of the Triage Nurse as required. Performs Nursing telephone triage to the FDOH Pasco clients and/or individuals calling into the clinic Triage line. Provides immunizations to adults and children as required according to the state and local guidelines and policies.

Provides the required counseling and education on all immunizations administered according to the state and local policies and procedures. Provides HIV pre and post counseling and testing per policy and protocol. Responsible for timely client management, which includes assessment, planning, care implementation, counseling, education, referral, follow-up and documentation for Family Health Services programs including but not limited to:
Family Planning
- Title X, Sterilization, Teens, Immunizations Childhood and Adult, Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Tuberculosis, Hep C treatment referrals, PreP Initiatives, HIV/AIDS, Refugee Health Program, USCIS Immigration physicals etc. Other clinical and nursing programs as funded and/or established. Perform laboratory and other diagnostic tests as indicated. Assists with ordering and maintaining all inventory (supplies/medication/vaccines) Maintenance of Bloodborne Exposure Policy and Procedure, as well as general backup for the department.

Reviews medical records at least monthly for Quality Improvement (QI) maintenance, collates, and documents information as needed for monthly report. Serves as a preceptor for nursing students and trainees. Orients and trains new members of FDOH Pasco staff Performs other duties as required. Attends workshops, meetings, and staff meetings as indicated and participate in activities for professional development. Provide nursing services during a disaster, according to the FDOH Pasco's Nursing Policy and Procedure.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of nursing and public health principles, practices and techniques. Ability to administer medications. Ability to communicate effectively. Ability to teach health care. Ability to utilize Electronic Health Record

Qualifications:

Minimum
- Licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse in accordance with Florida Statute 464. Valid Florida Drivers License. Reliable transportation. Valid CPR certification. Preferred
- Bilingual in Spanish. 6 months experience working as a Registered Nurse. 6 months experience using an EHR (Electronic Health Record)

Where You Will Work: 7509 State Road 52, Hudson, FL 34667

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 (For more information, please click  );
Flexible Spending Accounts;
State of Florida Tuition Waiver Program;
Professional Development Training Opportunities And much more! For a more complete list of benefits, including monthly costs, visit