SENIOR COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSE - 64004712

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Your Specific Responsibilities:

1. Case Management Services

Provides overall coordination of the FBCC in cooperation with the Executive Community Health Nursing Director

Admits clients into the program; obtains screening/diagnostic results from other agencies, and notifies clients of screening/diagnostic results

Follows-up on abnormal results to ensure client receives care as ordered by attending physician

Refers client to community resources as needed

Documents in Health Management System (HMS), Volusia system other systems as needed

Collects and signs off on bills/invoices from providers

Collaborates with professional and support staff regarding problem areas

Assures required program reports are prepared and submitted per program guidelines

Assures proper budget management and adherence to all programmatic guidelines

Assures timely submission of grant required reports for the FBCC

Ensures all Patient Reporting Forms (PRF’s) are submitted to program office per program requirements.

Ensures proper documentation of all case management services for FBCC

1. Outreach Activities

Performs site visits to FBCC providers as needed to educate, evaluate client records and billing systems and to provide client educational materials

Performs outreach efforts which may also include meeting with local women’s groups, church groups, private organizations, and screening promotions

Regularly participates in health fairs to promote the program about breast and cervical cancer screening

Documents program activities and outreach efforts and reports to supervisor monthly

Establishes Memorandum of Agreement/Understanding with  Mobile Mammography to increase number of women that are enrolled and screened through the FBCCEDP

Establishes Memorandum of Agreement/Understanding with Sarasota Memorial Hospital to provide a joint, yearly   community outreach event to increase number of women that are enrolled and screened through the FBCC

Plans future goals to incorporate additional community partners to increase mammogram/PAP referrals

Plans future goals to increase planned outreach mobile mammography events.

Manages, coordinates, and staffs the increased number of outreach mobile mammography events a minimum of 4 times per year.

1. Works cooperatively with other team members to maintain quality of services delivered in all tasks associated with position. Keeps supervisor informed of any program developments or occurrences outside the realm of standard operating procedures.

1. Other Related Duties

Participates in team meetings, general staff meetings, program conferences and professional trainings

Completes all mandatory trainings as outlined in Florida Department of Health (FDOH) policy

Completes Employee Activity Reports (EARS) in HMS and submits time reports in People First within weekly in accordance with FDOH policy

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of nursing principles, practices, and techniques
• Knowledge of human anatomy and physiology
• Ability to accurately interpret FBCC guidelines and regulations for service delivery and disseminate the information to coworkers and providers
• Ability to accurately complete complex paperwork associated with FBCC
• Ability to prepare clear and concise reports
• Ability to effectively educate providers about the program guidelines, eligibility requirements, billing, etc.
• Ability to effectively educate the public about Clinical Breast Exams (CBE), monthly self-checks, mammograms & Papanicolaou (PAP), and to inform eligible women on program requirements
• Ability to manage and track budget
• Ability to communicate effectively and courteously in a culturally sensitive manner
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with others
• Ability to solve problems creatively
• Ability to prioritize and organize tasks for maximum efficiency
• Must possess basic computer skills
• Must be able to travel throughout the eight-county region             

Qualifications:

Minimum –

• Associate degree in Nursing
• Licensure as a Registered Nurse in accordance with F.S. 464
• Valid Florida driver’s license
• One year of work experience as a Registered Nurse

 Preferred –

• Women’s Health 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:

William L. Little Health & Human Services Center

2200 Ringling Boulevard

Sarasota, FL 34237

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.    

If there are any problems applying online, please call People First Staffing Administration: (877) 562-7287.

Service Center hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., ET. TTY users, call (866) 221-0268.

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