Key skills
Leadership
About this role
Role Overview
- Provides professional nursing services in the care and treatment of patients within DOH-Duval community health care centers and satellite service provision sites
- Work under the supervision of the Assistant Community Health Nursing Director, Registered Nursing Consultant, and/or in conjunction with the medical provider and nurse leadership team
- Applies nursing principles and techniques in the direct care and treatment of women’s health, family planning and/or sexually transmitted diseases
- Assesses, treats, evaluates, and provides health education and follow up with appropriate cultural competence
- Assists provider in clinic session
- Completes and follows up on referrals as appropriate and accurately documents all clinically relevant information
- Provides exemplary customer service during telephone and walk-in triage as necessary in consultation with the provider
- Obtains vital signs and medical history; performs simple laboratory procedures
- Assists in maintaining inventory of medical supplies and medications; prepares examination/treatment rooms and equipment
- Provides vaccines, FLSHOTS data entry, and inventory maintenance
- Promotes cooperation within the agency and externally by maintaining positive relationships with Management Team, Physicians, Nurses, Health Support Technicians, Human Service Counselors, Senior Clerks and other staff
- Develops and maintains an interdisciplinary team approach to patient care and case management
- May participate in quality improvement activities, including the peer review process
- Attends clinical staff meetings, in-services, seminars and trainings for self-improvement, increased competency, and retention of skills
- Participates in the orientation and staff development programs for persons assisting with client care
Requirements
- Florida Registered Nurse License
- Ability to provide immunizations
- Must be willing to physically come into the office daily and perform field work as requested
- Preferred: Ability to draw blood
Benefits
- State of Florida 401(a) FICA Alternative Plan (mandatory)
- Participation in state group insurance (upon meeting eligibility requirements. Consult with People First and/or the serving HR office)
- Workers’ Compensation (mandatory, if needed)
- Reemployment Assistance (Unemployment Compensation) (mandatory, if needed)
- Deferred Compensation (voluntary)
- Employee Assistance Program (voluntary)
- And more!