SENIOR COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSING SUPERVIS - 64031381

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Open Competitive Opportunity 

Specific Responsibilities:

This is a Senior Community Health Nursing Supervisor position assigned to the West Palm Beach Health Clinic to a multi-program Health Center in an urban medically underserved area. This position will coordinate and supervise the Maternity, Family Planning, Sexual Health, Infectious Disease Clinic (IDC), Gynecology (GYN), and TB clinic staff according to all Florida Department of Health/Palm Beach County Health Department (FDOH/CHD) policies, procedures, rules, regulations and guidelines.  Work is performed under the general supervision of a Community Health Nurse Consultant. This position works as part of the management team to support the unit and the Department to accomplish the goals within the strategic plan.  This position requires independent judgment, initiative, applying general knowledge of business practices and skill in applying instructions to accomplish various job functions. Responsible for the supervision of staff including appraisals, planning and directing work, approving leave, and having the authority for hiring and taking disciplinary action or effectively recommending such actions.

This position is designated as a sensitive position and is required to maintain confidential information in accordance with the Florida Department of Health (FDOH) Palm Beach County Health Department (CHD) Information Security Policy, Protocols and Procedures. Confidential Data Set(s): Clinical Data, Immunization Data, HIVe & TB, Human Resources Data, Social Security Data, Epidemiology, School Medical Record, WIC, Employee Health Record, Surveillance Tools & Reporting System (STARS), FL SHOTS, Internet In-Stock Inventory System (ISI), Electronic Health Record, Pharmacy Forms System (PFS), Health Management System (HMS) Report Portal, Q-Flow, HIV/AIDS Case Reporting and Surveillance. This position will have access to the following system(s): Q-Flow, Florida Shots, Internet Email, HMS, HMS Report Portal, People First, TRAIN, Surveillance Tools and Reporting System (STARS), TB, HIV, Change Healthcare, DOH Public Health Pharmacy ordering/inventory system, and any other electronic health system as it relates to the position. 

Provide appropriate level of supervision and complete performance appraisals on subordinate staff in a timely fashion, working with staff on development and improvement issues. Responsible for orientation of new clinical staff to public health programs, policies and procedures, facilitating student preceptorship, and working with staff on development and improvement issues.  Coordinate in-service and staff development as needed.  Produce utilization and Quality Improvement (QI) reports as requested.  Ensure customer satisfaction by fostering a pleasant work environment and immediately investigating any complaints and reporting same to supervisor. Assist in data collection.  Communicate regularly with supervisor and keep administration aware of daily operations. Ensure compliance with Title X clinical requirements.

Ensure efficient patient flow by assigning fair and appropriate workload to various staff while maintaining excellent patient care; ensuring ample clinic coverage at all times. Participate in center management meetings to discuss changes and maintaining current knowledge within practice areas and disseminate new information to subordinate staff. Ensure case management is initiated and completed by assigned staff.  Ensure broken appointments are followed up by appropriate staff.   Ensure appropriate cleaning, supplies and equipment is in place for efficient clinic operation.   

Complete patient assessments, care and coordination of treatment in accordance with the FDOH Internal Operating Procedures, and any other relevant FDOH CHD Policies and Procedures. Advise patients and families on proper health care, interpret medication directions and factors related to patient’s condition for maintenance of good health status.  Provide nursing care as well as education to the patients. Participate as a team member in obtaining and recording patient’s health and social histories and assessing patient needs. Assist Providers as needed for the total care of all patients, assist with discharge plans for clinic patients, receive and review lab recording correct results in patient medical record. Performs immunization assessment and gives vaccines as needed. Perform patient home visits if needed to do so. Conducts triage for walk-in patients without appointments and telephone triage. 

Responsible for performing quality control and patient testing for pregnancy test adhering to Federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) and State Regulations following Laboratory Protocols. Documents according to professional nursing standards and the Health Department Policy. Assists in data collection and documentation of service through use of encounter forms and information system. Participates in Quality Assurance activities and in planned educational sessions.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, skills and abilities, including utilization of equipment, required for the position: 

• Knowledge of nursing and public health principles, practices, and techniques
• Ability to communicate effectively with the public/coworkers in a courteous and professional manner
• Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments
• Knowledge of community resources
• Ability to Supervise People
• Knowledge of Quality Improvement Process
• Knowledge of the Case Management Process and Data Collection
• Ability to utilize the computer independently
• Knowledge of vaccine management and immunization assessment
• Knowledge of Electronic Health Record

Qualifications:

Licensure/registration/certification requirements (If applicable, list the appropriate Florida Statute or federal regulation cite):

• This occupation requires licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse in accordance with Chapter 464, Florida Statutes and in accordance with Rule 64B9, Florida Administrative Code.

Other job-related requirements for this position: 

• Incumbent may be required to work before, during and/or beyond normal work hours or days in the event of an emergency.  Emergency duty required of the incumbent includes working in special needs shelters, or performing other emergency duties including, but not limited to, responses to or threats involving any disaster or threat of disaster, man-made or natural.  
• Valid Driver’s License.

Working hours: (A) Daily from 8:00am to 5:00pm (B) Total hours in workweek 40.0 (C) Explain any variation in work (split shift, rotation, etc.) This position may travel to provide services and or supervision at another satellite Center, work Saturdays and or a weekly late evening clinic on a rotation basis at the discretion of Administration through the Health Access Office.   May be required to flex any hours exceeding regular work schedule. This is an in-office position only.

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:

1150 45th Street, West Palm Beach, FL  33407

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.