SENIOR COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSE

Senior Community Health Nurse

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This is a Senior Community Health Registered Nurse that is responsible for the community health nursing services at the Auburndale Clinic in Polk County Health Department under the supervision of the Senior Community Health Nursing Supervisor. Most of the population consists of low to middle income families with multiple medical and socio-economic problems. Community Health Nursing Services include, but are not limited to the following programs: Maternal Health Family Planning Immunizations Communicable Disease Adult Health

Clinical duties include: Preparation of the clinic area and equipment Assist physician and/or ARNP as needed Interpret and reinforce their instructions to clients Interview clients to obtain complete health history and presenting complaints Take vital signs and perform other screening tests Collect specimens for laboratory tests or interpret laboratory tests Assist in the lab to obtain lab draws, urine pregnancy test results, urine testing results using the urine analyzer Administer medications as ordered by physician/ARNP or under medical protocol Make appropriate referrals and assist clients to make necessary arrangements for follow up Experienced in Electronic Health Records and enters and completes correct client information into record. Works closely with physician/ARNP regarding consultation/orders for all clients. Provides screening for the HIV antibody virus, pre-and posttest counsels, provides education, and refers for medical evaluation and other support services Management: Assess needs and plan with families to meet these needs Give and/or demonstrates nursing care specific to client's needs Communicates with physicians, HMOs and other community agencies regarding appropriate referral services and to provide continuity of care Follows up on all abnormal Pap smears, epidemiological abnormal labs and any other tests/labs requested by providers or as needed. Maintain appropriate records and reports regarding abnormal Pap reports, colposcopies, Family Planning clients (tubal ligation/occlusion, vasectomy) Reviews records for accuracy and completeness for QI audits

Other responsibilities include: Participates in staff and in-service educational programs Attends assigned committee meetings Maintains time/attendance/EARs/travel records Maintains and increases competency through educational materials and classes Assists in orientation of new personnel and preceptorship of students assigned to the clinic Coordinate the various skills of staff members toward the objectives of improved health in the community Assists with supervision of the clinical staff and clinic as assigned by the Clinical Nursing Supervisor Assists with inventory of supplies, medications and vaccines

This position may serve clients that speak only Spanish, Creole, or other languages. It may require performance of interpreter duties, if bilingual, or implementation of the Department's Limited English Proficiency Plan. Performs other duties as required, including performance of additional interpreter duties, consistent with skill level, and as needed

Required knowledge, skills, and abilities include: Knowledge of infection control techniques and guidelines. Knowledge of nursing principles, practices and techniques. Knowledge of human anatomy and physiology. Knowledge of community resources. Ability to administer treatments and medicine. Ability to work with patients having a variety of physical and social problems. Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work assignment. Ability to communicate effectively. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others. Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures. Ability to work independently. Ability to record data accurately and completely in client Electronic Health Record. Ability to prioritize work assignments.

Qualifications include: Licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse in accordance with Florida Statute 464 or eligible to practice nursing in accordance with Florida Administrative Code 210-8.27. Valid Florida Driver's License or the ability to obtain one within 30 days of employment.