SENIOR REGISTERED NURSE SUPV - 64002414

Date: May 16, 2024

Location:

PANAMA CITY, FL, US, 32401 VERNON, FL, US, 32462 MARIANNA, FL, US, 32447 PANAMA CITY BEACH, FL, US, 32407 MARIANNA, FL, US, 32448 WEWAHITCHKA, FL, US, 32465 PANAMA CITY, FL, US, 32404 PANAMA CITY, FL, US, 32402 MARIANNA, FL, US, 32446 FL, US, 32439 PANAMA CITY BEACH, FL, US, 32413 PANAMA CITY BEACH, FL, US, 32408 CHIPLEY, FL, US, 32428 CALLAWAY, FL, US, 32404 PANAMA CITY, FL, US, 32405

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Requisition No: 829188

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: SENIOR REGISTERED NURSE SUPV - 64002414

Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 64002414

Salary: $58,000.00 to $60,300.00 annually

Posting Closing Date: 06/13/2024

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Your Specific Responsibilities:

This Senior Registered Nurse Supervisor is responsible for the HIV/AIDS Reengagement and Linkage to Care Program for Area 2A (Bay, Jackson, Holmes, Washington, Gulf, Calhoun). Reviews and approves leave, including leave without pay, sick leave and annual leave. Monitors attendance reports and reviews and approves timesheets for subordinates. Responsible for the supervision of staff Including appraisals, planning and directing their work, approving leave and having the authority for hiring and taking disciplinary action or effectively recommending such actions.

This position spends more than 50% of the time engaged in supervisory responsibilities. This includes communicating with, motivating, training, and evaluating employees in addition to planning and directing employees’ work. The incumbent has the authority to hire, transfer, suspend, lay off, recall, promote, discharge, assign, reward, or discipline subordinate employees or effectively recommend such action. The incumbent will also be required to develop performance expectations, meet with staff regularly to discuss performance, complete performance reviews, maintain vacation and work schedules, ensuring proper coverage, and complete timesheets.

Linkage to Care Specialist

Investigates communicable disease reports received by FDOH Bay County for Area 2A (Bay, Jackson, Gulf, Holmes, Washington, Calhoun). Incumbent will provide immediate linkage to HIV Care and initiation of ART at the time of HIV diagnosis and/or at the time of returning to care after a gap in services. Will assesses patient’s physiological, psychosocial, and environmental status then link clients newly diagnosed with HIV into HIV care to see an HIV Clinician, offer ART, receive counseling and create plans of care. Documents care provided in accordance with DOH guidelines. Educates patients and significant others regarding disease processes, prevention, and treatment including the risks and benefits of immediate ART. Encourages the continuum of care with every client newly diagnosed with HIV. Provides consultation and services to other health departments in Area 2A.

For persons identified as HIV/AIDS positive provides nursing interventions based on nursing assessment consistent with the quality standards as defined by Public Health Nursing practice based on theory and research and using the HRSA guidelines for quality care for HIV/AIDS patients. Provide interventions such as teaching, counseling, and administration of treatments and therapies as prescribed by the clinicians. Provides nursing treatments in the clinic for HIV positive individuals. Manages patients with HIV disease and ensures that physician’s/ARNP orders are followed. Tracks patients in HMS case management module for HIV/AIDS patient care. Works with clients to link clients to other care as recommended by physician or ARNP. Attend training as needed or required. Works with health department clinicians in a cooperative manner to ensure quality care for clients.

Provides HIV/AIDS and Hepatitis outreach to six county area as needed to include but not limited to providing HIV/AIDS testing and Hepatitis screenings and testing. Provide immunizations for Hepatitis 09 Program as protocols allow. Provide education and report on outreach efforts on a monthly basis to supervisor using required forms.

Will also reconnect with established HIV clients that have been lost to care and introduce the clients back into standard of care.

HIV/Disease Intervention Specialists

This position will serve as the team leader for the Disease Intervention Specialists and the Health Educators.

For persons identified as HIV/AIDS positive provides nursing interventions based on nursing assessment consistent with the quality standards as defined by Public Health Nursing practice based on theory and research and using the HRSA guidelines for quality care for HIV/AIDS patients. Provide interventions such as teaching, counseling, and administration of treatments and therapies as prescribed by the clinicians. Provides nursing treatments in the clinic for HIV positive individuals. Manages patients with HIV disease and ensures that physician’s/ARNP orders are followed. Works with clients to link clients to other care as recommended by physician or ARNP. Attend training as needed or required. Works with health department clinicians in a cooperative manner to ensure quality care for clients.

HIV/AIDS & HCV Clinical Service PrEP Care and Follow-up:

Incumbent will assist HIV Specialist in the HIV/AIDS Clinic at FDOH Bay County, when necessary. Will also set up the Mobile Medical Unit throughout Area 2A for HIV Testing, HIV/AIDS Reengagement in care, and HIV/AIDS Clinic in approved areas. Assists in assesses patient’s physiological, psychosocial, and environmental status. Assists with diagnostic testing for both HIV and Hepatitis C. Monitors therapeutic plans Documents care provided in accordance with DOH guidelines. To evaluate and encourage and educate high risk negative individuals on PrEP (Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis). Provide PrEP clinical services and protocol according to CDC and State guidelines.

Other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Phlebotomy experience. Excellent communication and organizational skills.

Qualifications:

Valid driver’s license, Registered Nursing 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:

Panama City, Florida

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

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

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