SENIOR COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSE - 64051979 1

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Your Specific Responsibilities:

This is a twelve-month senior community health nursing position functioning in the specialized area of school health program.  This position may also work in the clinic doing immunizations, assisting the clinic staff with family planning and STDs, summer school in the public schools, summer programs throughout St. Lucie County, STD testing and treating in the community and clinics, Epidemiology, laboratory, or TB. The position involves work in areas geographically removed from direct supervision.  The position also functions as a team leader for unlicensed school health aides in the public school system.  Work is performed under the supervision of a community health nursing supervisor. Senior community health nurses may work in schools, the community and in any of the FDOH St. Lucie locations.

Perform vision, hearing, scoliosis and growth and development screenings that are statutorily mandated throughout St. Lucie County. Refer all students with abnormal screening results. Document all results and outcomes of screenings and referrals in Skyward and HMS.  Delegate to UAP’s during the school year and summer school by assessing the necessity for and developing Nursing Care Plans and Emergency Action Plans for students with chronic health conditions. Reviewing individual Emergency Action Plans with teachers. Providing training which includes child specific training to Unlicensed Assistive Personnel (UAPs) in the performance of school health room duties, medications, and emergency actions plans.  Document UAP competency through skills verification, testing and continued monitoring. Delegate nursing activities to competent UAPs.

During the school year and summer school, assess the need for, plan, develop, and implement health education classes for students, teachers, community, and parents to include 5-2-1-0, sun safety, water safety and hand washing.  Attend 504 and IEP meetings, collaborate with parent/guardian, student, school staff, and health care provider.

Monitor school immunizations during the school year and summer months by running monthly reports and collaborating with the school district.  Administer school immunizations in the health clinic, schools, or during outreaches in St. Lucie County as per the Vaccines for Children program and the Department’s policy.  Complete the annual You Call the Shots training every year prior to the due date in January.  Complete the series of You Call the Shots and attend a training for administering childhood vaccines.  Provide the following services for Immunizations: vaccinate children and adults in the health clinic and community, update records in Florida Shots, Process 680 requests, Complete College Vaccine Forms, travel vaccines, PPD Testing, HMS visit/Screening for TB Gold Lab Tests, Employee Vaccinations, Religious Exemption Vaccine Education, and issuance of Religious Exemption Forms.  Schedule Return Vaccination appointments. provide Back up for EPI Nurse, provide vaccines as needed, and assist with outbreak response.

Submitting quarterly reports by due date for grants to include a success story, aggregate outcomes, demographics, and group activities.

Assist with laboratory duties of collecting specimens, entering orders and services into HMS. Documenting received test results into HMS and stocking supplies as needed. Assist TB department in entering orders and services into HMS, adding medications and reported medications to client’s medication plan in HMS, home visits to observing patients taking medication or by utilizing the Video Directly Observed Therapy process (VDOT) as needed.  Assist in the health clinic, assist provides, and work in family planning, STD testing and treating, RN protocol, or as needed. 

Preceptor for Nursing students. Participates on community and agency committees as assigned. Participates in school health training programs/meetings and Department of Health required meetings. Active Membership in the School Health Advisory Council. Participates in at least one Saturday back-to school event.  Performs other nursing duties as assigned in other programs.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Must be able to ambulate more than 100 feet, lift more than 20 pounds, bend, and stand for more than 20 minutes. and be able to drive own vehicle or FDOH vehicle to and from schools, meetings, and community events throughout St. Lucie County. Must be adept at public speaking.

Qualifications:

Minimum: 

• Willing to work before, during, and/or beyond normal work hours in the event of an emergency
• Current, active Florida Nursing License or a multistate license from another Compact State
• Valid driver’s License (position requires driving your own and/or a state vehicle to different locations)
• Current CPR certification  

Preferred:

• One year of nursing experience
• Bilingual-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:

Fort Pierce 

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.    

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.