Senior Community Health Nurse
State of Florida
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Bartow • Florida • United States
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Salary
💰 $66,000 - $69,340 per year
Job Level
About the role
- Follow all local, state, and federal rules and regulations
- Comply and perform within the scope of practice as defined by the Florida Nurse Practice Act
- Preparation of the clinic area and equipment
- Interview clients to obtain complete health history and presenting complaints
- Take vital signs and perform other screening tests
- Follow up on abnormal and late lab reports
- Administer medications as ordered by physician/APRN or under medical protocol and guidelines
- Make appropriate referrals and assist clients to make necessary arrangements
- Maintains accurate records and reports
- Provides screening for the HIV antibody virus, pre and post-test counsels, provides education, and refers for medical evaluation and other support services
- Document and maintain accurate data entry into the client Electronic Health Record
- Works with PFS pharmaceutical system to make sure medications are ordered and received, the inventory is kept up to date, and notifies any discrepancies to the supervisor
- Works independently to provide services to clients under protocol in Family Planning, STD, and/or TB as assigned
- Flexes to Meet the Needs of the Clinic
- Assist physicians and APRNs as needed
- Interprets, educates, and reinforces the provider’s plan of care for the client
- Collect specimens for laboratory tests and interpret laboratory results
- Assess immunization status of all clients and immunizes in accordance to current standards
- Enters immunization information into Florida Shots
- Case Management Assessing needs and planning with families to meet these needs
- Giving and/or demonstrating nursing care specific to client’s needs
- Educate and counsel clients and their families according to assessed needs
- Providing emotional support to clients and families
- Conferring with physicians and other community agencies to provide continuity of care
- Reviews records for accuracy and completeness for QI audits
- Facilitate case management of families through work with staff, Medicaid HMOs, and/or insurance companies
- Coordinates with HMOs regarding appropriate referral services
- Other duties as needed
Requirements
- Valid Florida Driver's License
- Licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse (RN) in accordance with Chapter 464, Florida Statutes or eligible to practice nursing in accordance with Florida Administrative Code 210-8.22 or 8.27
Benefits
- 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
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Tuition waivers
- And more!
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
vital signs assessmentmedication administrationdata entryspecimen collectionlaboratory result interpretationimmunization administrationcase managementhealth history interviewingscreening testsrecord maintenance
Soft Skills
emotional supportclient educationcounselingcommunicationindependenceflexibilitycollaborationproblem-solvingorganizational skillsattention to detail
Certifications
Registered Professional Nurse (RN) licensureFlorida Driver's License