SENIOR COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSE - 1

Senior Community Health Nurse

This is a Career Service Senior Community Health Nurse position working in the Lee County Department of Health. Your specific responsibilities include providing public health nursing services for clients in FDOH -Lee clinics. This position is classified as a sensitive position. The incumbent handles protected health information on a need to know basis following Department of Health, HIPAA and Information Security and privacy policy. Employee abides by State/Federal laws governing health information. Responsible to maintain confidentiality, security, privacy and integrity of protected health information. Refers and utilizes DOH 50-10-05. This position has access to the following information sets: Medical Records, Laboratory Reports, Immunizations, and the electronic health records system.

Clinic Services: Promotes and maintains health of individuals, families, and the community through appropriate preventative and rehabilitative measures. Provides comprehensive nursing in all FDOH Lee clinics and community settings as warranted. These services include childhood and adult immunizations, reproductive health services, counseling/testing, health screening, health education, referrals and follow-up of the referrals, timely and thorough documentation, and collection of laboratory specimens.

Support Services: Maintains comprehensive quality records, collects and reports pertinent data to advanced practice registered nurses and physicians; provides appropriate case follow-up; participates in case conferences; confers with other professionals; formulates and evaluates care plans, assists in record reviews; recognizes and understands the changes in the community and nursing practice which affects community health unit programs/plans; serves as staff advisor to student affiliates and new staff nurses. Manages any medications in the drug room, maintaining adequate inventory and working with supervisors for ordering medications as needed. Keeps drug room organized. Assists with health fairs, community organizations, and specific public health events as requested. Prepare reports or other required data within specified time frames. Attends pertinent conferences as requested or permitted. Prepares biweekly leave/attendance records and daily employee activity records (EARs). Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge of nursing and public health principles, practices and techniques. Knowledge of the theories and concept of preventive health care. Knowledge of human anatomy and physiology. Skill in the use of medical equipment and instruments used in providing nursing care. Skill in operating a personal computer. Ability to teach health care 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 prioritize individual workload Ability to administer medications and treatments. Ability to work with patients. Ability to interpret and follow medical instructions. Ability to observe patients' symptoms and reactions to treatment. Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments & communicate effectively verbally & in writing. Ability to communicate effectively. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others. Ability to follow instructions Ability to review data for accuracy & completeness Ability to work indoors with occasional temperature changes Ability to work with occasional loud noises Ability to frequently use telephone, computer, copier and small hand tools, i.e.; stapler, scissors, etc. Ability to frequently bend, kneel, reach, and sit or stand for long periods of time Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds as needed.

Minimum Qualifications: This occupation requires licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse in accordance with Chapter 464, Florida Statues or eligible to practice nursing in accordance with Florida Administrative Code 210-8.22 or 8.27

Where you will work: North Fort Myers