ASSISTANT COMM HEALTH NURSING DIRECTOR

ASSISTANT COMM HEALTH NURSING DIRECTOR - 64063912 Date: Aug 17, 2022 Location: ST PETERSBURG, FL, US, 33701 The State Personnel System is an E-Verify employer. For more information click on our E-Verify Website (.Requisition No: 717604 Agency: Department of HealthWorking Title: ASSISTANT COMM HEALTH NURSING DIRECTOR - 64063912Position Number: 64063912 Salary: $55,120 - $58,460 annually Posting Closing Date: 08/22/2022 Thank you for your interest in career opportunities with the Florida Department of Health in Pinellas County. If you are looking to establish a successful career in Public Health, you have come to the right place. Many of our innovative and successful health programs are recognized throughout Florida. We hope you decide to join our team! Applicants will be contacted directly if selected for an interview. The incumbent is part of a global public health organization and is expected to support the Florida Department of Health in Pinellas 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 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. The incumbent works in the Community Health & Performance Management Division assisting the Executive Community Health Nursing Director with the overall adherence to established clinical policies, protocols, regulations, and standards within the scope of Agency, State and Federal guidelines. This is a highly sensitive position conducting administrative nursing duties working with program managers, physicians, nursing staff, and other paraprofessionals. Consults with staff on client and public health program needs. Your Specific Responsibilities: This position remains current with clinical practice standards, conducting regular QA, QI of 340 B Medication program, Family Planning, STD, and other programs based on standards of care, established national criteria and DOH-Pinellas County contractual requirements. Ensures quality customer service and compliance with all federal and state rules and regulations, as well as local and state policies and procedures. Participates and assists in training and mentoring clinical staff. Monitors drug issuance and bulk pharmaceutical processes, ensuring local and state compliance. Distributes program information to staff and ensures implementation of new procedures and policies by monitoring, tracking, and reporting outcomes. Serves as a resource and referral source, assisting staff in accessing public health program best practice sources. Collects, evaluates, and analyzes data on public health program documentation, coding, and other clinical measurements supplemented by direct observation and review. Prepares detailed reports and presents those work products, including corrective actions, to improve clinical and operational performance. Assesses and provides consultation to public health programs to assist in the collaboration of integrated clinical services. Coordinates and oversees the DOH-Pinellas Information and Education Committee (I&E), acting as the I&E Coordinator for reviewing new and existing materials completed internally to ensure the materials are current, factual, culturally sensitive and language appropriate, as mandated in Title X regulations. Conducts special projects as assigned. Provides preventative infectious disease services as a Registered Nurse to DOH-Pinellas clients in a variety of settings. Performs interviews, assessments and physical exams, reviews medical history, orders and reviews laboratory tests and makes decisions on the type of care needed by the clients. Monitors medication and initiates appropriate therapies for certain conditions. Advises and counsels client on health promotion, STD & HIV risk reduction, and care and management of disease. Provides clinical support, training, and guidance on implementing PrEP services to high-risk clients. Supervises and oversees the PrEP care coordinator who assists clients in navigating PrEP services, including follow-up at 30, 60, and 90 days and beyond if needed. Supervises assigned staff. Communicates with, motivates, trains, counsels, disciplines, evaluates and recruits. Evaluates staff performance through observation, review of records, team meetings and individual conferences. Obtains input from staff, reinforces team building and gives opportunity for expressing concerns. Provides, coordinates ongoing training for staff. Approves leave requests for supervised staff. Coordinates leave schedule with other supervisory staff to ensure continuation of service delivery. Initiates, collects, verifies, and monitors data for routine quality management activities as well as special projects. Examples include but are not limited to EARS, timesheets, leave and attendance, incident reports, audits, and clinic statistics. Monitors for the accurate data entry into the electronic health records in order to meet all required reporting and productivity standards. Data is submitted accurately on appropriate forms electronically and meets deadlines. Other duties as assigned: Assists as needed in all Florida Department of Health in Pinellas County centers based on agency need. Provides professional leadership and nursing care in SNU shelter. Attends annual staff and nursing in-services and Nursing Action Team Meetings when scheduled by agency. Obtain all Florida Department of Health and Florida Department of Health in Pinellas County required yearly training. Completes time sheet, EARS, and mandatory training in a timely and accurate manner. Meets or exceeds SMART performance expectations including but not limited to ensuring that inspections are accurate and timely, ensuring statistical reporting is accurate and timely, and that licensing checklists are complete and accurate. Knowledge, skills and abilities, including utilization of equipment, required for the position : Skill in operating a personal computer utilizing word processing, data processing and graphic programs Knowledge of methods of data collection Ability to collect and analyze data Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments Ability able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously Ability to work independently and be self-motivated and self-directed Knowledge of principles and techniques of effective communication Knowledge of the principle and practices of health education Ability to design and produce health promotion and public health materials Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others Previous experience with community organizations and the public Ability to apply rules, regulations policies and procedures Have a clean Florida drivers license and have dependable transportation. Qualifications: Minimum Clear and active nursing license At least 3 - 5 years of professional nursing experience with at least two years as a Community Health Nurse or in a higher-level community health nursing class with the State of Florida which included, supervisory, administrative, consultative, or educational public health nursing experience. Preferred Bachelor''s degree from a U.S. accredited college or university with a major in nursing or related field & three years of professional nursing experience, including one year of supervisory, administrative, consultative, or educational public health nursing experience, & licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse in accordance with Florida Statute 464 or eligible to practice nursing in accordance with Florida Administrative Cope 210-8.27; or A master''s degree from a U.S. accredited college or university in nursing, nursing education, public health, or a related field can substitute for the required general nursing experience. 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: I nnovation: We search for creative solutions and manage resources wisely. C ollaboration: We use teamwork to achieve common goals & solve problems. A ccountability: We perform with integrity & respect. R esponsiveness: We achieve our mission by serving our customers & engaging our partners. E xcellence: We promote quality outcomes through learning & continuous performance improvement. Where You Will Work: St. Petersburg Center 205 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Street St. Petersburg, FL 33701 The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida: Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The States 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; Tuition waivers; And more! For a more complete list of benefits, visit . Please be advised: 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. 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: 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. Florida has the third largest population of veterans in the nation with more than 1.5 million service men and women. The Florida Department of Health (department) is committed to serving members of the United States Armed Forces, veterans and their families by encouraging them to apply for vacancies that fit their area of knowledge and/or expertise. Through the Department''s VALOR program, which expedites licensing for military veterans, the Department also waives initial licensing and application fees for military veterans who apply for a health care professional license within 60 months of an honorable discharge. These initiatives help ensure that the transition from military service into the workforce is as smooth as possible and reflects our appreciation for the dedication devoted to protecting our country. The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). 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.VETERANS PREFERENCE. Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. Candidates claiming Veterans Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy 4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans Preference documentation requirements are available by clickinghere (. All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement. Nearest Major Market:Tampa

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