CLINICAL ASSOCIATE

Clinical Associate - 64045594

Join Team Duval. At DOH-Duval, we work every day to protect, promote, and improve the health of our community. Join a team that values innovation, collaboration, and public service. Our programs are recognized across Florida for their impact and effectiveness, and we are looking for dedicated professionals who want to make a real difference. If you are passionate about creating healthier communities, your future starts here. This position performs advanced, specialized nursing work requiring certification in a designated specialty area. The incumbent provides comprehensive primary and specialty care to individuals living with HIV and performs approved medical procedures in accordance with established clinical protocols. Responsibilities include assessing risk factors, interpreting laboratory results, and initiating appropriate referrals. The role implements nursing standards for advanced practice, supports the development and execution of program policies and protocols, and collaborates with interdisciplinary teams on HIV prevention and treatment initiatives. Work is performed under the direct and indirect supervision of a physician and in accordance with written protocols. This Career Service position is eligible for on-call compensation per applicable collective bargaining agreements. All duties require accuracy, safety, adherence to protocols, and professional communication with clients, staff, and community partners.

Public Health Competency Domains:

• Analytical/Assessment skills
• Policy development/Program planning skills
• Communication skills
• Cultural Competency skills
• Community Dimensions of Practice skills
• Public Health Sciences skills
• Management skills
• Leadership and Systems Thinking skills

Performs histories, physical, and evaluates risk factors within the standards of accepted medical practice and protocols. This is done with cultural competence and in consultation with a physician as needed. Performs and/or orders labs, diagnostic procedures, and makes appropriate referrals as necessary. Analyzes data and uses problem solving skills while working within a team environment. Maintains patients' records and ensures timely entry of each encounter in the electronic health record. Provides guidance regarding appropriate community resources. Provides STD services to males and females, as indicated. Provides family planning services as indicated. Provides specialty care services to patients who seek care at the Comprehensive Care Center. Provides comprehensive health assessment of client's physical, psychosocial, and environmental status in order to develop, implement, monitor, and modify a plan of care. Assists in updating of policies, procedures, and manuals as it relates to HIV services. Provides duties listed above using Telehealth/Telemedicine services.

Participates in quality improvement activities, including the peer review process. Assists in tracking outcomes of patients seen at the Comprehensive Care Center, especially as it relates to disease control, prevention, and social determinants of health using data and evidence-based practices. Attends provider meetings, in-services, seminars and trainings for self-improvement, increased competency, and retention of skills. Participates in orientation and staff development programs for persons assisting with client care. May oversee the work activities of ancillary personnel. Ensures timely completion of all mandatory trainings. Ensures accurate and timely submission of employee leave and attendance records, Employee Activity Records (EARS) and travel vouchers. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Computer - Basic knowledge of commonly used software, such as Microsoft Outlook and Word.
• Customer Service - Knowledge of principles and processes for providing good customer services.
• English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
• Medicine and Dentistry - Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities. This includes symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventive health-care measures.
• Psychology- Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.
• Typing - Ability to navigate a computer keyboard with efficiency and accuracy and at a speed that facilitates completion of documentation at point of care.
• Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Instructing - Teaching others how to do something.
• Monitoring - Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
• Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
• Service Orientation - Actively looking for ways to help people.
• Time Management - Managing one's own time and the time of others.
• Writing - Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
• Deductive Reasoning - The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
• Inductive Reasoning - The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
• Near Vision - The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
• Oral Comprehension - The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
• Oral Expression - The ability to communicate information verbally so others will understand.
• Problem Sensitivity- The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.
• Speech Clarity - The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
• Speech Recognition - The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.

Qualifications:

• Minimum: Active and good standing license as an Advance Practice Registered Nurse or a Physician Assistant in accordance with Florida Statute 464 and Florida Administrative Code 210-8.22 or 8.27? Must have experience in an adult care setting (women's health, primary care, specialty care). Must have experience in diagnosing/treating patients for sexually transmitted infections and diseases to include HIV.
• Preferred: Certification in HIV or Infectious Disease

Where You Will Work:

Florida Department of Health in Duval County Central Health Plaza 515 W 6th Street Jacksonville, FL 32206

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 (For more information, please click ); Flexible Spending Accounts; Tuition waivers; And more! For a more complete list of benefits, including monthly costs, visit .