SENIOR COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSE

SENIOR COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSE Position Number: 64064611 Salary: $65,997 - $69,340 annually Posting Closing Date: 06/29/2026 Location: Bartow, FL Mission The Florida Department of Health in Polk County works to protect, promote and improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county, and community efforts. Responsibilities School Health Coordination and Assessment Assists teachers in assessing health problems of students through health appraisals, medical histories, records, and screening programs. Improves student utilization of school health services. Expands screening activities and health care. Coordinates health services for students with parents or guardians and other agencies in the community. Provides appropriate referral and follow‑up procedures including home visits. Maintains records for planning and assessing school health services. Monitors legal and practice standards for the administration of medication. Identifies actual or potential health problems, acts as a liaison between school, home and community agencies. Provides and assists with state‑mandated health screenings (Vision, BMI & Scoliosis). Refers and follows up on abnormal results as directed. Maintains record of abnormal screening activities for annual school reports and statistical data. Reviews and monitors immunization records to maintain compliance with state mandates. Collaborates with school staff to obtain immunization records and compliance. Insures and promotes a safe school environment by implementing safety measures and assessing school health nursing quality‑improvement activities. Care Planning Duties Provides support services to students who exhibit mild to severe health, behavioral, or learning problems that affect school performance. Acts as a child advocate who confers with school personnel and community agencies regarding potential problems of child abuse. Serves as a team member representing health in the evaluation and decision for placement of medically complex and at‑risk students. Assists schools in implementing and carrying out emergency health care plans. Networks with parents and school staff to create Individual Health Plans as needed for students with special needs and chronic health conditions. Health Education/Instructional Duties Participates in health education classes as a consultant or provider. Encourages and provides wellness and health in‑service programs for faculty. Provides health education and counseling to parents, students and staff as needed. Conducts and participates in the orientation and mentoring of new staff and nursing students about school health services. Actively participates in student health education as a presenter of the Polk County Public School District approved health curriculum to mandated grades. Other Functions Communicates and serves on health committees and acts as a liaison between school board and health department concerning clinical and administrative issues. Performs generalized public health work in an area geographically removed from direct supervision. Serves as the information custodian for the Nursing Division for assigned information sets; maintains confidentiality of the information in accordance with state and federal statutes, health information security policies, protocols and procedures. Performs other duties as required, including additional interpreter duties as needed. Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Skill in using medical instruments or testing equipment and taking blood pressure readings. Ability to interview patients to obtain a medical history, keep accurate records and distribute prescribed medications. Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing and to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others. Interest in the health and welfare of children. Qualifications Valid Florida driver’s license or ability to obtain one within 30 days of employment. Licensure as a registered professional nurse in accordance with Florida Statute 464 or eligibility to practice nursing in accordance with Florida Administrative Code 210-8.27. Additional Requirements Emergency duty may be required before, during, or beyond normal work hours or days in the event of an emergency. Confidentiality: may have access to records containing Social Security numbers. Equal Opportunity Employment The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not tolerate discrimination. Benefits Annual and sick leave benefits. Nine paid holidays and one personal holiday each year. State group insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options. Retirement plan options, including employer contributions. #J-18808-Ljbffr