Requisition No: 824304 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: REGISTERED NURSE - 64003986

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 64003986 

Salary: $59,999-$65,999 

Posting Closing Date: 03/29/2024 

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Open Competitive Job Opportunity

Your Specific Responsibilities:

Come Join DOH-Team Duval! If you are looking to establish an exciting and successful career in Public Health, you have come to the right place. Many of our innovative and successful health programs are recognized throughout Florida. The responsibility of this position is to provide professional nursing service in the care and treatment of patients in a comprehensive health care setting under the direct supervision of the Senior Community Health Nursing Supervisor and coordination with another Registered Nurse. Participates in clinical and clerical functions. All of the following duties require accuracy, safety, positive customer and team interactions, and adherence to protocol, polices, and procedures at all times. A current Florida Nursing License in accordance with Florida Statue 464 or eligible to practice nursing in accordance with Florida Administrative Code 210-8.22 or 8.27. Duties will include, but are not limited to:

 Public Health Competency Domain 2: Policy development/Program planning skills

• Assist with collecting, compiling, and analyzing client data for weekly, monthly, and annual program and/or agency reports.

Public Health Competency Domain 3: Communication skills

Public Health Competency Domain 4: Cultural Competency skills

Public Health Competency Domain 5: Community Dimensions of Practice Skills

• Coordinates and links clients with other health and/or social service agencies to facilitate movement of clients through the public health system.
• Serves as a liaison between clients in need of care, and other service agencies in the community. In particular, serves as a key liaison between other healthcare providers, including hospitals, private medical providers and other public healthcare facilities, and DOH-Duval.
• Conducts reminder calls to scheduled patients. Conducts calls to patients who didn’t show for their appointments to reschedule them. Makes notes on the schedule for patient responses and keep records of the data.

Public Health Competency Domain 6: Public Health Sciences skills  

• Maintains awareness of patient’s allergies.
• Accurately documents all clinically pertinent information.
• Administers tuberculosis screening in conjunction with Shelter Card Program.
• Administers tuberculin skin tests (TSTs).
• Provides Direct Observed Therapy (DOT) to patients on therapy when needed.
• Creates and maintains patient records, reports, and forms in a timely manner.
• Correctly documents patient’s health status.
• Assists providers in clinic sessions, maintains medical records, interprets, and implements provider’s orders/recommendations to patient, assists with patient care and follow up as appropriate.
• Ensures information and communication with patients and patient's support system are positive, accurate, and clear.
• Takes initiative to listen and understands the views of others.
• Manages active TB cases and coordinates care for the case and close contacts.
• Manages medications for active TB cases and their close contacts.
• Accurately applies nursing principles and techniques in the direct care and treatment of active TB patients and their close contacts.
• Provides direct patient care along with in-depth teaching, guidance, counseling, and advisement that is directed toward the prevention, promotion, and maintenance of optimal health.
• Develops, implements, monitors, and modifies plans of case for individuals in various settings though an interdisciplinary and collaborative process with other members of the TB Program team.
• Provides health education.

 Public Health Competency Domain 8: Leadership and Systems Thinking skills.

• Participates in educational, professional, and community activities that relate to professional growth and aids in the improvement of the delivery of client care.
• Attends clinical staff meetings, in-services, seminars and trainings for self-improvement, increased competency, and retention of skills.
• Conducts TB related community presentations that promotes and increases public awareness of the need and benefits of participation in health promotion/prevention activities.
• Works with the management team, physicians, nurses, health support technicians, human service counselors, senior clerks, and other staff to develop and provide an interdisciplinary team approach to case management.
• Participates in quality improvement activities.
• Ensures timely completion of all mandatory trainings.
• Ensures accurate and timely submission of employee leave and attendance records, Employee Activity Records (EAR’s) and travel vouchers.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of nursing principles and techniques
• Knowledge of human anatomy and physiology.
• Skill in using medical instruments or testing equipment used in providing nursing care.
• Ability to demonstrate manual dexterity.
• Ability to administer medications.
• Ability to work with patients.
• Ability to interview patients and obtain a complete medical history.
• Ability to interpret and follow medical instructions.
• Ability to observe patient’s symptoms and reactions to treatments.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Current knowledge in tuberculosis transmission, prevention, and treatment.
• Ability to teach healthcare.

Qualifications:

Minimum –

• Licensed as a Registered Nurse in accordance to the Florida Statue 464 and Florida Administrative Code 210-8.22 OR 8.27
• Access to Transportation
• a current State of Florida Driver’s License

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:

Florida Department of Health in Duval County

Central Health Plaza

515 West 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 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 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.

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.