REGISTERED NURSE SPECIALIST

REGISTERED NURSE SPECIALISTThis position performs high level professional duties and responsibilities in the care and treatment of patients, at and for the Hernando County Health Department. Provides and maintains continuity of health care services to clients within the clinic setting. This position performs duties and responsibilities providing nursing services to clients being seen at the Department of Health in Hernando County in the Brooksville and Spring Hill Clinic(s), under the direction of the Senior Community Health Nursing Supervisor. Duties include but are not limited to:Takes and records preliminary medical history, vital signs and giving prescribed medications under protocol. Documents in the record, utilizing problem oriented Subjective, Objective, Assessment and Plan (S.O.A.P.) method. Provides nursing assessments and may make a nursing diagnosis and treat per protocol in the Family Planning and Sexually Transmitted Disease (STD) clinics, counseling and educating as indicated: explaining the disease, its complications and its prevention. Interviews clients for evaluation and assessment of patient's condition, counseling and treating conditions covered under Registered Nurse Standard of Care Protocols. Assess immunization records, administer vaccines to children and adults per protocol. Assists the physician and/or APRN with medical procedures per county health department procedures. Provides Pre/Post HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) counseling to clients, including prevention with the educational component. Teaches healthy lifestyles, family planning methods, and risk reduction in the clinic and community setting. Advises clients of results and counsels on preventative measures and laboratory results per the procedure or protocols of the unit. Provides education and counseling on side effects, palliative measures and follow up vaccines. Dispenses insulin, Epilepsy medications per private physician and/or protocols of Department of Health in Hernando County. Provides referral information to clients and other providers to facilitate continuity of health care. Responsible for providing and ensuring case management nursing services to clients. Monitors vaccines are stored at appropriate temperature, uploads vaccine log temperatures into FL Shots. Performs date entry of all immunizations given into FL Shots ensuring accuracy and billing information. This position has responsibility for providing case management and nursing services to teenagers in need of family planning and sexually transmitted diseases; these activities take place in the clinic and the community, including school settings. These duties include providing education, scheduling appointments, providing nursing care and services, and follow up related to those needing additional treatment and to those who do not keep their appointments. Maintains and updates professional knowledge by utilizing educational opportunities in workshops, seminars, in-service and participating in professional and related organizations. Responsible as a "need-to-know" employee for security sets relating to active medical records as it relates to performance of assigned duties and responsibilities for security and confidentiality of same. Responsible for securing the designated information set with the purpose of protecting confidentiality, data integrity, and appropriate access for all information, both confidential and public record, which is stored in hard copy or electric format. Performs other related duties as requested/required.Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:Knowledge of nursing and public health principles, practices and techniques.Knowledge of human anatomy and physiology.Knowledge of community resources.Ability to administer medications.Ability to provide preventive health care and treatment to groups.Ability to assist in planning and conducting a variety of training activities.Ability to work with patients having a variety of physical problems.Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.Ability to communicate effectively.Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.Ability to teach health care.Qualifications:Minimum – Hold a current, active Florida Registered Nursing license in accordance with Florida Statute 464 or a multistate license from another Compact State. Maintain a valid Florida drivers license.Preferred – Experience using computers to document medical care. Experience working in a medical office or clinic setting. Experience in the immunization clinic.Where You Will Work:7551 Forest Oaks Boulevard Spring Hill, FL 34606 300 S. Main Street Brooksville, FL 34601