Requisition No: 799500

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: OPS SENIOR COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSE - 64952532 1 1

Position Number: 64952532

Salary: $35.00 - $38.00 hourly

Posting Closing Date: 04/15/2023

Thank you for your interest in career opportunities with the Florida Department of Health in Pinellas 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 Pinellas 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 efforts and its vision To be the Healthiest State in the Nation. Furthermore, the incumbent is expected to incorporate the agency values of Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Responsiveness and Excellence in all aspects of their work.

OPS Senior Community Health Nurse

Your Specific Responsibilities:

This position is a Registered Nurse providing health care to the homeless at the Bayside Clinic as part of for the Health Care for the Homeless Program. Duties of the position include:

• Assess and evaluate clients within the scope of State and Federal guidelines, Florida Department of Health in Pinellas County policies, and the Nurse Practice Act.
• Utilize nursing skills of interview, observation, and assessment to determine the medical needs of the client.
• Use the nursing process to plan for ongoing assessment of risk factors and service as prioritized by the client being seen.
• Complete medical history intake and updates.
• Provide direct services to clients including wound care, immunizations, administration of ordered medications, vital signs and other testing or services which fall within the nursing practice.
• Perform venipuncture, urine collection and finger sticks. Prepare specimens for transport to outside labs.
• Provide case management to established or referred clients in need of nursing intervention.
• Provide and document health education, referrals and follow up.
• Ensure a safe and healthy environment by adhering to OSHA guidelines for the prevention of exposure to blood-borne pathogens, utilization of universal precautions. Prepare for and handle emergencies and treat according to standing orders as needed.
• Counsel clients in basic health principals and risk behaviors, including but not limited to communicable disease control, tobacco use, nutrition, and safety.
• Consult with provider regarding client needs, concerns or problems and assists providers as needed.
• Enter health information and other pertinent data into EHR.
• Maintain confidentiality of all records, client interactions, and services according to HIPAA privacy policies.
• Prepare clinical area for services.
• Participate in quality improvement activities, including chart review, in service programs, and staff meetings.
• Perform other related duties as assigned including emergency duty.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to use independent judgment and decision-making
• Ability to work independently and manage one’s own time
• Ability to use critical thinking
• Knowledge of customer service principles
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships
• Skill in computer software programs used to facilitate job duties
• Ability to assess patients and make sound nursing judgments independently
• Knowledge of nursing and public health principles, practices & techniques
• Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments
• Ability to maintain accurate and appropriate medical documentation in EHR
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
• Ability to safely administer medications and immunizations within scope of nursing licensure
• Ability to work with persons of a different race, language, culture, or socioeconomic status
• Ability to adapt to necessary changes in duties, duty station, or work hours for the benefit of the agency
• Skill in one-on-one interviewing

Qualifications:

Minimum-

• Clear and valid Florida Nursing License
• Florida Driver’s License and access to reliable personal transportation
  

Preferred-

• Five or more years of experience working as an RN in an internal medicine or family practice clinic setting
• Five or more years of experience working as an RN in an outreach setting
• Experience providing wound care
• Experience working at a Federally Qualified Health Center
• Experience providing clinical care to patients experiencing homelessness
• Experience with Telehealth

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:

Bayside Health Clinic

14808 49th St N

Clearwater, 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:

• State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options;

For a more complete list of benefits, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com.

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. Note: You will be required to provide your Social Security Number (SSN) in order to conduct this background check.

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: http://www.sss.gov

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.

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.

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

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 (1-866-663-4735). 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.