SENIOR COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSE

Senior Community Health Nurse - 64065002The Florida Department of Health in Hillsborough County is looking for a Senior Community Health Nurse. This position offers a salary range of $60,000 - $66,000 and is part of the Career Service Pay Plan. The position number is 64065002. This is a 10 ½ months position with unpaid leave during the summer break. The work will be done within the School District of Hillsborough County, Florida.The major focus of school nursing services is the prevention of illness and disability, and the early detection and correction of health problems. The school nurse is uniquely qualified in preventive health, health assessment, and referral procedures. Duties will include nursing assessments for students with health problems or at high-risk for developing health problems. School nurses are also responsible for training and supervising Licensed Practical Nurses functioning in the role of Health Assistant as mandated by the Nurse Practice Act, along with training and monitoring Unlicensed Assistive Personnel. The nurse must have the ability to multi-task and communicate effectively with students, parents and staff.Responsibilities include:Provide mandated health screening to students along with referrals and follow-up as needed.Counsel students, staff and family members in the area of physical, emotional and social health.Assure that school personnel who are assigned to administer medication or perform procedures are properly trained.Develop care plans for students with health care needs that must be addressed during the school day.Review student health records to insure compliance with the immunization requirements for school attendance.Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:Knowledge of nursing and public health principles, practices, and techniques.Ability to work with students and to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.Ability to plan, monitor, and evaluate services provided to students.Ability to organize and coordinate work assignments.Ability to communicate verbally and in writing.Ability to teach and demonstrate preventative health care and basic health care.Knowledge of community resources.Qualifications:Minimum - Active Florida Registered Nurse license in accordance with Florida Statute 464 or a multistate license from another Compact State.Current certification in First Aid and Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation2 years of experience in school health, pediatrics, public health, critical care or emergency room.Must have a reliable transportation.Preferred - 2 years of experience supervising health staff2 years of experience providing health presentationsBachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN)The Florida Department of Health is responsible for the health and safety of all citizens and visitors to the state. As a public health agency, the Florida Department of Health must monitor the health status of Floridians, diagnose, and investigate health problems, and mobilize local communities to address health-related issues. The Florida Department of Health develops policies and plans that support health goals, enforce laws and regulations that protect the health of all residents and visitors, and link people to health care services. The Florida Department of Health also provides specialized assistance to pregnant women, infants, and children with special health care needs, regulates health care practitioners, and provides medical disability determinations.The benefits of working for the State of Florida include annual and sick leave, nine paid holidays and one personal holiday each year, state group insurance coverage options, retirement plan options, flexible spending accounts, tuition waivers, and more. For a more complete list of benefits, visit