SENIOR COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSE

SENIOR COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSE - 64027564 Date: Aug 18, 2022 Location: MIAMI, FL, US, 33125 The State Personnel System is an E-Verify employer. For more information click on our E-Verify Website (.Requisition No: 717581 Agency: Department of HealthWorking Title: SENIOR COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSE - 64027564Position Number: 64027564 Salary: $51,000.00 - $56,000.00 Posting Closing Date: 08/25/2022 Job posting category - Open Competitive Your Specific Responsibilities: 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. 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. 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 another 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. Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Experience maintaining accurate, detail reports and patient records. Ability to perform comprehensive patient assessment. Knowledge of specimen collection techniques. Knowledge of methods of administering medications to patients and monitor patient reactions. Knowledge of methods of health educations, promotion and counseling. Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction. Ability to maintain strict confidentiality. Qualifications: Minimum - Licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse in accordance with Florida Statute 464 or eligible to practice nursing in accordance with Florida Administrative Code 210-8.22 or 8.27 Preferred Preferred to be bilingual in English/Spanish or English/Creole. 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: Florida Department of Health in Dade County1350 NW 14TH STREETMIAMI, FLORIDA 33125The 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, including monthly costs, 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. Any misrepresentations or omissions will disqualify you from employment consideration. Note: You will be required to provide your Social Security Number (SSN) in order 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 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. 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. 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:Miami

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