SENIOR COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSE – 64082615

SENIOR COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSE – 64082615

Date: Oct 18, 2024

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Requisition No: 838829

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: SENIOR COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSE – 64082615

Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 64082615

Salary: $62,000.00-$64,000.00

Posting Closing Date: 10/30/2024

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Job posting category – Open Competitive

Your Specific Responsibilities:

This employee is a member of the Florida Department of Health in Miami-Dade County Health at Epidemiology, Disease Control, and Immunization Services (EDC-IS) and will function as a Community Health Nurse providing public health nursing services in Miami-Dade County. This position will report to the Community Health Nursing Supervisor. Most of the time will be spent coordinating, monitoring, and planning generalized public health nursing services related to vaccine preventable disease control for the EDC-IS pertaining to the health of the community and the individual. This employee must be able to function independently and make decisions, and function as a team member within a nurse-support staff team. Incumbent will follow Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and information security regulations set by federal, state and local policies to ensure confidentiality and privacy of the client health information. Incumbent will establish good rapport with staff and clients and provide excellent customer service. Incumbent is expected to adhere to established Health Department policies and procedures.

Coordinates plans and monitors immunization activities at the Epidemiology, Disease Control and Immunization Services (EDC-IS) barrier-free clinic. Activities include but are not limited to coordinating and managing the provision of immunization services to the individual and families of Miami-Dade County, vaccine administration, record assessment, counseling, requisition of vaccines and supplies, maintenance of inventory and accountability and providing information and education to clients. Coordinates and monitors scheduling and staffing for the EDC-IS Program clinic. Organizes and supervises clinic personnel. Utilizes nursing assessments to provide vaccines, promote and provide information, education, and follow-up to clients. May be responsible for the collection of all monies and disbursement to the financial office of Miami-Dade County Health Department.

Monitors the maintenance of policies and procedures, confidentiality, and implementation of safety procedures. Communicates on a regular basis with the supervisor and immunization staff. Utilizes the Florida Shots and Health Clinic Management System to accurately access, verify and input data.

Responsible for communicating with, motivating, training employees, planning and directing their work.

Organizes and participates in outbreak activities of vaccine preventable disease.

Participates in workgroups, attends meetings, conference all and training as requested. Complies with program’s protocols for calling in sick, tardiness and/or leave request. Respond to FDOH emergency alerts and Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP) call down list, etc. Ensures that email communications are maintaining daily.

Performs all other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of nursing and public health principles, practices, and techniques.

Knowledge of community resources.

Ability to administer medications.

Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.

Ability to deal with the public and other agency programs in a tactful and courteous manner.

Ability to work with diverse clients.

Ability to provide preventive health care and treatment to groups.

Ability to work with patients having a variety of physical problems.

Ability to determine work priorities, assign work, and ensure proper completion of work assignments.

Ability to communicate effectively.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

Ability to teach basic health care.

Knowledge of Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act Privacy.

Qualifications:

Minimum –

Valid license as a Registered Nurse in the State of Florida.

Incumbent in this position is preferred to be bilingual in English/Spanish or English/Creole.

Where You Will Work :

1350 NW 14th Street, Miami FL 33125.

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.

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 www.myfrs.com );

Flexible Spending Accounts;

Tuition waivers;

And more!

For a more complete list of benefits, including monthly costs, 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. 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: 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.

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 (1-877-562-7287). 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 Departments 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.

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 clickinghere (http://www.dms.myflorida.com/content/download/97612/566545) . All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.

Location:

MIAMI, FL, US, 33125

Nearest Major Market:Miami