SENIOR COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSE - 64004712

Senior Community Health Nurse

Your specific responsibilities include:

• Offers float support in all clinical areas within community and clinical health space
• Provides direct nursing care in the Florida Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program (FBCC) and Maternity/OB clinics as assigned based on daily staffing needs
• Provides direct nursing care in the STD, HIV/Ryan White, and Same Day Testing clinics as assigned based on daily staffing needs
• Conducts sexual and risk history, symptom assessment, and specimen collection per CDC STI Treatment Guidelines and Department protocols
• Administers treatment and expedited partner therapy where permitted, per standing orders and provider direction
• Performs rapid HIV, syphilis, and hepatitis C point-of-care testing with pre-test and post-test counseling per Florida Department of Health counseling and testing standards
• Delivers preliminary positive results and coordinates same-day confirmatory testing and rapid linkage to care, including rapid antiretroviral initiation when available
• Facilitates same-day PrEP and nPEP assessment, baseline labs, and provider handoff
• Supports HIV primary care visits, including vital signs, medication reconciliation, adherence assessment, and laboratory collection (viral load, CD4, and resistance testing as ordered)
• Reinforces antiretroviral adherence education and assists with Ryan White eligibility and recertification documentation as assigned
• Performs CLIA-waived testing quality control and maintains testing logs per laboratory policy
• Follows up on abnormal results to ensure clients receive diagnostic services and treatment as ordered by the attending provider
• Refers eligible FBCC clients to the Mary Brogan Breast and Cervical Cancer Medicaid pathway for treatment
• Coordinates syphilis and congenital syphilis follow-up with Disease Intervention Specialists (DIS), including pregnancy status screening
• Monitors missed appointments and laboratory results and initiates re-engagement outreach for clients out of care or not virally suppressed
• Tracks high-risk prenatal referrals and coordinates with delivering hospitals, case managers, and community partners
• Refers clients to community resources as needed
• Completes standardized handoff of all pending follow-up before rotating to another clinic assignment
• Documents all services accurately and timely in the Health Management System (HMS), Florida SHOTS, and program data systems
• Completes reportable disease documentation and reporting per Chapter 64D-3, Florida Administrative Code
• Ensures program forms and data required for FBCC, Ryan White, STD, Title X, and maternity reporting are complete and submitted per program requirements
• Maintains confidentiality of client health information per HIPAA, Section 381.004, Florida Statutes (HIV), Section 384.29, Florida Statutes (STD), and Department information security policy
• Reports suspected abuse, neglect, or exploitation per Chapters 39 and 415, Florida Statutes
• Participates in chart audits, program site reviews, and corrective action plans

Required knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Ability to be flexible regarding work schedules and locations
• Knowledge of nursing principles, practices, and techniques
• Knowledge of human anatomy and physiology
• Ability to accurately interpret Family Planning, OB, 540B, Ryan White, and FBCC guidelines and regulations for service delivery and disseminate the information to coworkers and providers
• Ability to accurately complete complex paperwork associated with Community and Clinical Health Space
• Ability to prepare clear and concise reports
• Ability to effectively educate providers about the program guidelines, eligibility requirements, billing, etc.
• Ability to effectively educate the public about Clinical Breast Exams (CBE), monthly self-checks, mammograms & Papanicolaou (PAP), and to inform eligible women on program requirements
• Ability to manage and track budget
• Ability to communicate effectively and courteously in a culturally sensitive manner
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with others
• Ability to solve problems creatively
• Ability to prioritize and organize tasks for maximum efficiency
• Basic computer skills

Qualifications:

• Minimum Licensure as a Registered Nurse in accordance with Florida Statute 464
• Valid driver's license
• Knowledge of compliance regarding state-sponsored programs
• Preferred Bachelor's degree of higher
• History and background in one or more of the following clinical programs: OB, Family Planning, Female Health, FBCCP, STD/HIV care

Where you will work:

William L. Little Health & Human Services Building 2200 Ringling Boulevard Sarasota, FL 34237 and North Port Health Center 6950 Outreach Way North Port, FL 34287