COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSE

Requisition No: 886818


Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSE - 64061984

Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 64061984


Salary: $64,260.04 - $66,186.64 annually


Posting Closing Date: 11/13/2026


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Your Specific Responsibilities:

This position is responsible for coordinating the care of clients affected by HIV and Hepatitis C, with emphasis on education regarding the treatment and prevention of HIV and Hepatitis C by educating and assisting clients to obtain needed resources to maintain health. Intake of new clients into the HIV or Hepatitis C clinic done under nurse protocol, taking detailed history, ensuring clients are linked into care within the prescribed guidelines. Provides HIV counseling and testing with emphasis on prevention and risk reduction.


Performs initial interview and assessment of all clients presenting for HIV and Hepatitis C care, consulting with provider for treatment recommendations. Ensures all required lab work is completed prior to issuing antiretroviral (ART) as prescribed by provider. Ensures completion of Position Assistance Program (PAP) forms to enable client to obtain Hepatitis C treatment medication. Provides all necessary education on ART and Hepatitis C treatment medication. Completes necessary authorization as indicated to correspond with Eligibility Determination Services as per Test and Treat protocol. Completes appropriate forms for processing prior authorization for medications as needed by Medicaid/Medicare, client's health insurance or Patient Assistance Programs. Provides case management as needed to assist clients to maintain continuity of care or completion of prescribed therapy.


Completes exit session for HIV and Hepatitis C clients including reviewing the medical record for pertinent lab values, diagnostic tests, and medical interventions prescribed and timing of next appointment. Ensures clients have lab requisition if clients prefer outside lab facility, and appropriate appointments for return visits. Recommend and encourage clients to receive necessary immunizations. Counsels and provides instruction to the client concerning disease process, prevention and treatment. Inform clients of abnormal lab and/or test results with instruction recommended by the provider. Completes super bill and enters services provided in electronic medical records. Calls medication orders for clients to pharmacies under the direction of the provider. Administers medications and vaccines (oral or injectable) as ordered by provider or written protocols. Assists provider as needed with exams and minor procedures. Provides HIV pre-test counseling and post-test counseling, completes HIV annual update. Receives and returns patient/physician calls.


Performs other related duties as assigned when appropriate to job classification to include working where assigned at the time of a disaster.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to collect information in a timely manner
• Ability to assess client's current needs.
• Ability to identify client's future needs.
• Ability to work effectively with a health care team.
• Ability to record clear, understandable, and legally defensible account of care or services provided.
• Ability to teach clients on specific health issues, promotion of wellness, and maintenance of health.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Knowledge of nursing and public health principles, practices and techniques.
• Knowledge of human anatomy and physiology.
• Knowledge of community resources.
• Ability to administer medications.
• Ability to provide preventive health care and treatment to groups.
• 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 plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Florida Registered Nursing license
• American Heart CPR certification.
• HIV 500/501 Counseling and Testing certification
• Working knowledge of electronic charting.
• Must maintain access to FLShots
• Must maintain access to CareWare
• Must maintain access to state Pharmacy Forms System (PFS)

Qualifications:

MINIMUM-

Active unrestricted Florida RN License

Willingness to educate and provide clients recommended immunizations

Comfortable interviewing clients about their sexual health such as partner choices and social risk behaviors such as illcit drug use related to HIV, STI's, and Hepatitis C

Willing to case manage clients including prior authorizations for medication, and resoursces for food, substance abuse assistance, housing etc

PREFERRED-

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Skilled in phlebotemy

Familiar with HIV, Hepatitis C, or STI treatments

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:

MARION COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT

1801 SE 32ND AVE OCALA FLORIDA 34471

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.


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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