Job Description

Community Health Nurse

This is a sensitive and responsible position that assists with the provision of direct health care delivery services to adults and children for the Florida Department of Health in St. Johns County (FDOH-SJC). This position is responsible for nursing duties in the areas of sexually transmitted infections, family planning and the provision of contraception, HIV testing and prevention (PrEP), pediatric and adult immunizations, tuberculosis testing and treatment and HIV care.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Obtains and reviews prior medical records, reports and lab results for patients
• Obtains health histories
• Performs phlebotomy as ordered by the physician, advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) or physician's assistant (PA) or under nursing protocol
• Performs nursing assessments and evaluations as appropriate
• Follows the Title X Family Planning Clinical Manual regarding the provision of non-directive counseling and support of patients making decisions related to contraception or basic fertility services
• Administers medication and gives injections and immunizations, under the direction of the physician, APRN or PA or under nursing protocol as appropriate
• Assists with exams and procedures
• Reviews and documents immunization histories
• Educates clients on health and disease processes
• Provides treatment and education for sexually transmitted infections when appropriate
• Documents clearly, accurately and timely

This position provides support to the communicable disease program. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Screens, evaluates and assists with treatment for tuberculosis (TB)
• Provides nurse case management support to patients undergoing treatment for active or latent TB
• Provides rabies post-exposure prophylaxis
• Assists Epidemiology and/or Environmental Public Health with the investigation and follow-up of persons diagnosed with a reportable communicable disease by: Traveling to locate, interviewing and/or treating clients in the home, at a physician's office or in a hospital
• Completing follow-up and documentation as necessary for reports
• Performs other duties as assigned

Required knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Knowledge of human anatomy and physiology
• Skilled in performing nursing/clinical processes and assessments
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Ability to plan and organize work assignments
• Ability to utilize an electronic health record and Microsoft Products
• Ability to problem solve and work in a team environment

Qualifications:

• Licensure as Registered Nurse 464 F.S
• Valid Florida Driver's License

The benefits of working for the State of Florida include annual and sick leave benefits, paid holidays, state group insurance coverage options, retirement plan options, flexible spending accounts, tuition waivers, and more.

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