SENIOR COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSE

Senior Community Health Nurse

Provides nursing services autonomously in health department clinics and throughout St. Lucie County which includes nursing assessments, case management, medication issuance and administration, documenting in the electronic health record and referrals to other community resources as needed. This position will work in the public health nursing programs in Family Planning, RN protocol, STD testing and treatment, immunization clinics, adult health/ Primary Care, and clinic laboratory as needed.

The daily assignment location will depend on the need of the agency. This position is responsible for providing counseling and testing on STDs, HIV and Family Planning options including birth control, pregnancy testing and counseling. Assists physicians and APRN in clinic settings, interviews clients, obtains clients health history, and performs nursing assessments with referrals as indicated. This position will provide case management and referrals to other community resources as needed. Autonomously runs the RN Protocol schedule. Performs related duties in the laboratory and other tests which includes drawing blood, interprets physician's recommendations to clients, education, provides case management and follow up as required. Documents nursing assessments for clients which include interviewing, counseling, health education, STD testing, and STD treatment in the clinic. Assists with referrals to private physicians and to outside agencies.

This position performs generalized public health work for STD in an area geographically removed from direct supervision. Conducts field investigations and drives own car or agency car throughout the county. Record searches as well as follow-up on sex partners and infected patients. Update records in Florida Shots, Process 680 requests, Complete College Vaccine Forms, 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 clients (Tdap, Rabies vaccines, Hepatitis A and Hepatitis B vaccines) and assists with outbreak response. Promotes vaccine adherence, education and outreaches in community settings, and conducts educational presentations as requested autonomously. Participate in Back-to-school summer events if needed. Maintains vaccine refrigerator temperature logs and monitors for discrepancies. Maintains a clean and safe work environment as it relates to state guidelines. Adheres to client confidentiality, universal precautions and county health department guidelines as defined in the guidebook and local policies. Communicate regularly with supervisor. May be required to work more than an 8-hour day or weekend with flextime to be provided. Assists with ordering and receiving medical and clinic supplies, maintaining inventory management of medical/clinic supplies, maintains inventory and orders medications if needed, and distributes supplies to clinic rooms as needed. Participate in nursing meetings, CHD meetings, and in educational trainings. Completes required TRAIN and You Call the Shots training. Reviews and completes Family Planning Quarterly reports

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: CPR/FA, ability to communicate effectively with coworkers and clients, ability to bend, walk, lift, sit and stand for extended periods of time, ability to conduct nursing/job duties in field settings to include all areas of all neighborhoods. Knowledge and ability to maintain and implement basic nursing skills.

Qualifications: Current Registered Nurse License Current, Valid Driver's License CPR Certification