SENIOR COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSE

Requisition No: 885187


Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: SENIOR COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSE - 64067009

Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 64067009


Salary: $66,000 - $69,340 annually


Posting Closing Date: 10/21/2026


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SENIOR COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSE

Open Competitive

Thank you for your interest in career opportunities with the Florida Department of Health in Polk County. If you are looking to establish a successful career in Public Health, you have come to the right place. Many of our innovative and successful health programs are recognized throughout Florida. We hope you decide to join our team! Applicants will be contacted directly if selected for an interview.

The incumbent is part of a global public health organization and is expected to support the Florida Department of Health in Polk County in its mission to protect, promote, and improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county and community efforts and its vision to be the Healthiest State in the Nation. Furthermore, the incumbent is expected to incorporate the agency values of I nnovation, C ollaboration, A ccountability, R esponsiveness and E xcellence in all aspects of their work

Your Specific Responsibilities:

Clinical services include Adult Health, Family Planning, OB, STD, HIV, and Immunizations.

Incumbent's duties include but are not limited to the followin g

• Follow all local, state, and federal rules and regulations. Comply and perform within the scope of practice as defined by the Florida Nurse Practice Act.
• Preparation of the clinic area and equipment.
• Assist physicians and APRNs with exams and procedures.
• Interprets, educates, and reinforces the provider's plan of care for the client.
• Interview clients to obtain health history and presenting complaints.
• Follow up on abnormal and late lab reports.
• Administer medications as ordered by physicians/providers or under medical protocol and guidelines.
• Make appropriate referrals and assist clients to make necessary arrangements.
• Document and maintain accurate data entry into the client Electronic Health Record.
• Assess immunization status of all clients and immunizes in accordance with current standards.
• Enters immunization information into Florida Shots correctly.
• Provides screening for the HIV antibody virus, pre and posttest counsels, provides education, and refers for medical evaluation and other support services.
• Works closely with the supervisor to create a smooth flow of the clinic and increase client satisfaction and work towards decreasing client wait time.
• Works with PFS pharmaceutical system to make sure medications are ordered and received, the inventory is kept up to date, and notifies any discrepancies to the supervisor

Case Management

• Assessing needs and planning with families to meet these needs; documents care and services in HMS.
• Giving and/or demonstrating nursing care specific to client's needs; documents care and services in HMS.
• Educates and counsels clients and their families according to assessed needs.
• Provides emotional support to clients and families.
• Confers with physicians and other community agencies to provide continuity of care.
• Reviews records for accuracy and completeness for QI audits.
• Provides necessary follow up and referrals in a timely manner.
• Follow-up of epidemiological investigations, as requested.
• Facilitate case management of families through work with staff, Medicaid HMOs, and/or insurance companies.

Flexes to Meet the Needs of the Clinic

• Is cross trained to work independently to provide services to clients under protocol in Family Planning, STD, and/or TB as assigned.
• Collect specimens for laboratory tests and interpret laboratory results.
• Take vital signs and perform other screening tests.
• Works closely with SCHNS regarding staffing in the clinic and as a backup in all areas.
• Incumbent will travel to and cover other clinics within the county as staffing needs indicate and as directed.

Other Responsibilities

• Participates in staff and in-service educational programs.
• Assists with inventory of supplies, medications, and vaccines.
• Assists with monitoring temperature controls with notation on appropriate logs for refrigerators and freezer per protocol.
• Maintains time/attendance/travel/EARs records.
• Maintains and increases competency through educational materials and classes.
• Assists in orientation of new personnel and volunteers.
• Assists with preceptorship of students assigned to the clinic.
• Assists with supervision, as a charge nurse, of the clinical staff and the clinic as assigned by the Sr. CHN Supervisor.
• This position may serve clients that speak only Spanish, Creole, or other languages. It may require performance of interpreter duties, if bilingual, or implementation of the Department's limited English proficiency plan.
• Performs other duties as required.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of nursing principles, practices, and techniques in specialized areas.
• Knowledge of agency policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of human anatomy and physiology.
• Ability to properly administer prescribed medications.
• Ability to perform complete physical assessment of patients.
• Ability to identify and evaluate illnesses.
• Ability to initiate diagnostic laboratory tests and evaluate the results.
• Ability to manage the care of patients.
• Ability to work with patients having a variety of physical and socio-economic problems.
• Ability to compile and evaluate medical histories and other clinical and laboratory data.
• Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to be flexible with set schedule and able to plan the day according to the need of the clinics.
• Knowledge of EHR and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Skill in the use of nursing equipment and instruments.

Qualifications:

• Licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse (RN) in accordance with Chapter 464, Florida Statutes or eligible to practice nursing in accordance with Florida Administrative Code 210-8.22 or 8.27
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification required
• Valid FL Driver license or the ability to obtain one within 30 days.

Other job-related requirements for this position:

Emergency Duty: Incumbent may be required to work before, during and/or beyond normal work hours or days in the event of an emergency. Emergency duty required of the incumbent includes working in special needs or Red Cross shelters, or performing other emergency duties including, but not limited to, responses to or threats involving any disaster or threat of disaster, man-made or natural.

Confidentiality: Incumbent may have access to records containing Social Security numbers in the performance of their job duties.

Florida Department of Health Mission, Vision, and Values:

Mission:

To protect, promote & improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county & community efforts.

Vision:

To be the Healthiest State in the Nation.

Values:

I nnovation: We search for creative solutions and manage resources wisely.

C ollaboration: We use teamwork to achieve common goals & solve problems.

A ccountability: We perform with integrity & respect.

R esponsiveness: We achieve our mission by serving our customers & engaging our partners.

E xcellence: We promote quality outcomes through learning & continuous performance improvement.

Where You Will Work:

Lakeland, FL,

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:

Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State's total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including:

• 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

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• Flexible Spending Accounts;
• Tuition waivers;
• And more!

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Please be advised:

Your responses to qualifying questions for this position must be verifiable by documentation provided through the electronic application process.


This position requires a security background check and/or drug screening and participation in direct deposit. Any misrepresentations or omissions will disqualify you from employment consideration. Note: You will be required to provide your Social Security Number (SSN) in order to conduct this background check Successful completion of a drug test is a condition of employment for safety-sensitive positions.


Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion unless they are registered with the Selective Services System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS. For more information, please visit the SSS website:


If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida. Your current retirement benefits may be canceled, suspended or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement.


The successful candidate will be required to complete the Form I-9 and that information will be verified using the E-Verify system. E-Verify is operated by the Department of Homeland Security in partnership with the Social Security Administration to verify employment eligibility.


Incumbents may be required to perform emergency duty before, during, and/or beyond normal work hours or days.

All Florida Department of Health positions require the incumbent to be able to learn and communicate effectively, orally and in writing, in English. Applicants who do not meet this requirement will not be considered.


The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.


Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center View phone number on click.appcast.io). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.


The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.


Florida has the third largest population of veterans in the nation with more than 1.5 million service men and women. The Florida Department of Health (department) is committed to serving members of the United States Armed Forces, veterans and their families by encouraging them to apply for vacancies that fit their area of knowledge and/or expertise. Through the Department's VALOR program, which expedites licensing for military veterans, the Department also waives initial licensing and application fees for military veterans who apply for a health care professional license within 60 months of an honorable discharge. These initiatives help ensure that the transition from military service into the workforce is as smooth as possible and reflects our appreciation for the dedication devoted to protecting our country.


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Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center View phone number on click.appcast.io). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

VETERANS' PREFERENCE. Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans' Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. Candidates claiming Veterans' Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans' Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here. All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.


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