Job Description

Requisition No: 846110 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: SENIOR COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSE - 64006601

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 64006601 

Salary: $66,251.20 to $68,238.97 

Posting Closing Date: 02/15/2025 

Total Compensation Estimator 

*This is an open fulltime Career Service (CS) Senior Community Health Nurse position at the Department of Health in Lee County.*

This is a Senior Community Health Nurse in the Tuberculosis department at the Florida Department of Health in Lee County (DOH-Lee). Works directly under the supervision of the Nursing Program Specialist. This position provides services within the TB clinic as well as additional duties coordinating state program services. This position has access to the following information sets: TB records, immunizations, medical records, laboratory, HIV testing, and the HMS system. Responsible to maintain confidentiality, security, privacy and integrity of protected health information. Refers to and utilizes DOHP 50-10 Information Security and Privacy policy as required. The employee in this position may under certain circumstances take confidential information from the premises of DOH-Lee. Employee must always maintain the minimum required information in their control in a locked briefcase. Information should be returned to the Florida Department of Health-Lee before close of business if feasible. If not feasible, employee is granted permission to keep until next working day.

Clinic Services :

• Promotes and maintains health of individuals, families and community through appropriate preventative and rehabilitative measures.
• Provides comprehensive nursing services in all FDOH Lee clinics and community settings as warranted. These services include childhood and adult immunizations, reproductive health services, assessment of vital signs, counseling, health screening, health education, referrals, and follow-up of the referrals.
• Collects laboratory specimens.
• This position has the responsibility of being the Alternate Information Custodian for the Tuberculosis (TB) information set and, in the absence of the Information Custodian will perform related duties as defined in DOHP 50-10

Responsible for timely follow-up on abnormal lab results according to established protocols

Support Services:

• Maintains comprehensive quality records.
• Collects and reports pertinent data to nursing supervisor, APRN, and/or physicians.
• Provides appropriate case follow-up.
• Participates in case conferences to confer with other professionals and to formulate and evaluate care plans.
• Assists in record reviews.
• Recognizes and understands the changes in the community and nursing practice which affects community health unit programs/plans.

Serves as staff advisor to student affiliates and new staff nurses.

Serves as a professional community resource for TB.

Assists with development and implementation of county/community activities to promote health and disease prevention to include TB/HIV. Responsible for follow-up of referrals to TB, PrEP, and Test and Treat Programs.

Performs other duties as assigned.

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

• Knowledge of principles, practices & procedures of nursing
• Knowledge of human anatomy and physiology
• Knowledge of immunization schedules and protocols
• Knowledge of correct spelling, punctuation & grammar usage
• Knowledge of standard business formats & styles for letters & business forms
• Skill in operating a personal computer
• Ability to administer vaccination.
• Ability to work with patients.
• Ability to observe patients’ symptoms and reaction to treatment
• Ability to operate general office equipment
• Ability to follow office procedures & practices
• Ability to organize & maintain filing systems
• Ability to handle telephone calls in a courteous & effective manner
• Ability to plan, organize & coordinate work assignments & communicate effectively verbally & in writing
• Ability to establish & maintain effective working relationship with others
• Ability to understand, interpret & apply applicable rules, regulations, policies & procedures
• Ability to prioritize individual workload
• Ability to frequently bend, kneel, reach, and sit or stand for long periods of time
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds as needed
• Ability to frequently use telephone, computer, copier and small hand tools, i.e.; stapler, scissors, etc.
• Ability to work with occasional loud noises
• Ability to locate information that is listed alphabetically & numerically
• Ability to follow instructions
• Ability to review data for accuracy & completeness
• Ability to work independently or with minimal supervision

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

• Licensure as Registered Professional Nurse in accordance with Florida Statute 464 or eligible to practice nursing in accordance with Florida Administrative Code 210-8.27.

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 or Red Cross 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.
• Incumbent must possess a valid Florida Driver License and have a motor vehicle to carry out these duties.
• Selected immunizations or titers and/or periodic screening for tuberculosis may be recommended for this position.
• Must be willing to undergo FIT Testing
• Required to maintain a current Basic Life Support CPR with AED (BLS) certification.
• This position is authorized to transport confidential information outside of established DOH-Lee facilities and must comply with parameters defined in DOHP 50-10.
• This position will abide by all state and federal laws, rules, and DOH policies and procedures.
• Successful completion of a drug test is a condition of employment
• This position is classified as sensitive. This individual will perform tasks defined as sensitive and handles confidential
  information. Background screening is a condition of employment.

Working hours: (A) Daily from 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. (B) Total hours in workweek 40 (C) Explain any variation in work (split shift, rotation, etc.)

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:

North Fort Myers

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 );

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

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