NURSING PROGRAM SPECIALIST - 64047993

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Your Specific Responsibilities:

This position conducts professional work providing essential services as a member of an integrated team providing all aspects of care to the HIV/AIDS client. The Ryan White Nurse Program Specialist will be responsible for assuring all clinical services provided are consistent with recommended protocols and are of the highest quality. Responsible for ensuring all clients are enrolled where appropriate and staff are in compliance with program’s regulations. This position reports directly to the Community Health Nursing Director–SES and functions with a high degree of independence and autonomy, working under established protocols and utilizing nursing assessment skills.

Assists in providing orientation and conducting initial patient education and needs assessment at initial enrollment. Creates patient nursing care plans. Works cooperatively with the Part B case manager in ensuring that each client accesses comprehensive services in accordance with the individualized plan of care. Responsible for the accuracy of client’s medical records and tracking laboratory results. Provides follow-up services to clients exiting the program and those lost to care. Conducts phone assessments of patients and triages appropriately.

Prepares patients for and assists with examinations. Orders, interprets, and evaluates diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient’s condition. Prepares rooms, equipment, supplies, and assists physician. Discusses cases with physician. Informs physician of patient’s conditions. Instructs clients on topics, such as health education, medication adherence, disease transmission prevention, and develops health improvement plans based on individual client needs. Monitors the quality of care or standards of practice to ensure compliance with state and federal mandates. Assists in the development of policies and procedures for the Ryan White Program.

Serves as the nurse case manager for specialty care services referrals. Determines in collaboration with the physician, appropriate specialty referral resources for patients and arranges patient consultation appointments. Contacts and arranges referrals utilizing the contracted service providers in Okaloosa or Walton County per the Purchase Order/Contract guidelines and use of the Volunteer Healthcare Provider program. Provides continuity of care by monitoring and tracking all referrals to other medical or health related specialties, records requests, and client adherence, and providing these for physician reference. Refers patients to community agencies furnishing assistance and collaborates with agencies. Maintains Specialty Care Referral Log. Follows up with physicians as needed to obtain visit reports and recommendations for care. Documents all activities clearly as required in the electronic medical record and computer data management system as required. 

Assists FDOH-Okaloosa Linkage Coordinator with new HIV cases and all linkage to care efforts. Enrolls new patients, and emphasizes program eligibility, requirements, and adherence issues. Assists in maintaining accurate client database in accordance with State of Florida, ADAP, HIV/AIDS Bureau policy and procedures.

Assists in the coordination and implementation of all Outreach components within the HIV/AIDS program (Ryan White Program). Assists in the coordination of HIV related special events. Coordinates with test sites, providers, and community groups to ensure individuals living with HIV receive appropriate services. Assists supervisor and helps coordinate care for all new HIV positive clients, to include coordinating with Area 1 surveillance officer and DIS, and out of state agencies as appropriate. This includes all follow-up on testing, reporting, and recording lab results, and patient contact for retesting if needed.

Participates in quality improvement activities to assess program effectiveness and ensure program guidelines are met. Provide ongoing assessment of community resources and provide community education at private and public sites for the identified population. Attends and participates in staff meetings, case reviews and in-services. Participates in workshops, in services, conferences, meetings and other activities related to public health. Participates in cross training and staff development activities for the purpose of career development.

Performs all other duties as assigned in support of the Agency’s vision and mission.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of nursing principles and techniques, human anatomy and physiology. 
• Ability to work with patients, to interpret and follow medical instructions, to observe patients’ symptoms and reactions to treatment, to demonstrate manual dexterity and to administer medications. 
• Ability to communicate effectively and to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Experience working with computers and Microsoft Office applications such as Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.
• Possesses problem-solving and analytical skills. 
• Communicates effectively in writing and speaking.
• Knowledge of the principles and processes of strategic planning, resource allocation, leadership techniques and behavioral competencies. 
• The ability to manage and control emotional reactions and conflict in a productive manner.

Qualifications:

• Licensure as a registered nurse in accordance with Florida Statute 464 or eligible to practice nursing in accordance with Florida Administrative Code 210 or 8.27
• This position requires full-time, in-office work.

Prefered

• A valid U.S. Driver's License

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 Okaloosa County

221 Hospital Drive NE

Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548

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 www.myfrs.com);

• Flexible Spending Accounts;
• Tuition waivers;
• And more!

For a more complete list of benefits, including monthly costs, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com.

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: http://www.sss.gov 

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.

All Florida Department of Health positions require the incumbent to be able to learn and communicate effectively, orally and in writing, in English. Applicants who do not meet this requirement will not be considered.  

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.    

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 clicking here.  All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.