SENIOR COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSE

Senior Community Health Nurse - 64028334

The position serves as the SENIOR COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSE and works under the general supervision of the ASSISTANT COMM HEALTH NURSING DIRECTOR. Provide clinical services, professional support and technical assistance to the staff, community agencies, and the general public. This position requires experience in a busy clinic setting with a variety of duties in immunizations, family planning, STD and laboratory services. This position will be required to perform duties at multiple sites within the county to include, but not limited to, Florida Department of Health in Volusia County locations as well as sites established/co-located within the community in conjunction with community partners. The employee is expected to arrive at assigned location (daily) on time at the provided start time. Mileage will only be paid in accordance with the State policies for travel to different site locations within the county. This is a responsible position requiring excellent verbal and written communication and organizational skills. Must demonstrate the knowledge, skill and abilities for nursing protocols identified in this class. Must conform to the standards set forth in the personnel rules and regulations and the written policies of FDOH and DOH-Volusia. Must be able to communicate, build rapport and effectively educate teens, young adults and adults on sexually transmitted diseases, family planning, pregnancy and immunizations including assisting providers in exam rooms, laboratory testing and phlebotomy, treatment and prevention. It requires the ability to obtain patient histories, current health assessments, counseling, patient education, referrals to community resources, scheduling in-house and outpatient procedures, assist providers, ability to perform prescribed treatments, administer medications, give immunizations, change medical dressings, and draw blood for testing as well as other laboratory work. Gathers and records pertinent data/information on client records from assessment and interview process. Provides appropriate client education and counseling related to each health services program. Reviews electronic health record and service coding for completeness, accuracy and quality assurance purposes. Assists providers with examinations, physicals and other procedures as necessary. Responsible for issuing prescribed medications/birth control/ECP per DOH-Volusia Nurse Issuance Protocol and/or under the direction of a provider. Administers injectable medications/birth control/immunizations as indicated. Performs phlebotomy services and routine laboratory testing, including pregnancy tests, rapid Syphilis and HIV. Reviews vaccination records and provides direct immunization services which includes the education, counseling and administration of immunizations to children and adults, and travelers per CDC, ACIP, VFC, FDOH and DOH-Volusia guidelines. Updates vaccination records in FL SHOTS and issues appropriate documentation, i.e. Form 680 and religious exemptions in accordance with agency guidelines. Medication Room and Inventory Maintains orderliness of Medication Room and medication inventory to include: Verifying inventory of medications weekly; ordering medications from Central Pharmacy or other designated vendors, verifying shipment for accuracy; Logging inventory into Med Room inventory application, removing outdated and short-dated medications from shelves and returning them to Central Pharmacy, accurately removing from inventory; accurately placing barcodes on medications; restocking shelves as needed and maintaining necessary documents/logs/licenses as required for inspection. Keeps Assistant Community Health Nursing Director informed of any discrepancies, problems or concerns. Community-Based Outreach Clinical Services: Provides clinical services at community-based outreach clinics to include, but not limited to, the provision of family planning, immunizations and STD screening and treatment: Gathers and records pertinent data/information on client records from assessment and interview process. Provides appropriate client education and counseling related to each health services program. Reviews electronic health record and service coding for completeness, accuracy and quality assurance purposes. Responsible for issuing prescribed medications/birth control/ECP per DOH-Volusia Nurse Issuance Protocol and/or under the direction of a provider. Administers injectable medications/birth control/immunizations as appropriate. Performs phlebotomy services and routine laboratory testing, including pregnancy tests. Reviews immunization records and status to provide direct immunization services which includes the education, counseling and administration of immunizations to children and adults, and travelers per CDC, ACIP, VFC, FDOH and DOH-Volusia guidelines. Updates immunization records in FL SHOTS and issues appropriate documentation, i.e. Form 680 and religious exemptions in accordance in the agency policy.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Ability to work independently with minimal supervision. Qualifications: Minimum - Must be willing to physically come in the office to perform the duties & responsibilities of the positions Must have current authorization to work in the United States without employer sponsorship Must hold a valid RN licensure in the State of Florida in accordance with Florida Statutes Preferred - Ability to work in web-based programs. Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.

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

Location: DAYTONA BEACH, FL, US, 32117