Requisition No: 796313

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: SENIOR COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSING SUPERVISOR - 64081423

Position Number: 64081423

Salary: $64,077.26 - $70,921.76 (Includes a CAD of $2,475.20)

Posting Closing Date: 05/22/2023

Open Competitive Opportunity

Specific Responsibilities:

This is a Senior Community Health Nursing Supervisor position assigned to the Northeast Health Center Refugee Program Clinical Services and Jupiter Auxiliary Health Center. Responsible for the day-to-day activities and supervision of the clinical staff providing direct service to Refugee, Latent Tuberculosis (LTBI), Immunization Clinics. Monitor and manage LTB I/Refugee/Immunization clinic flow to minimize wait and discomfort for patients served at this facility. Work is performed under the supervision of the Community Health Nursing Consultant. This position will be managing staff responsible for sensitive information and financial responsibility. This position requires independent judgment, initiative, applying general knowledge of business practices and skill in applying instructions to accomplish various job functions. 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 is designated as a sensitive position and is required to maintain confidential information in accordance with the Florida Department of Health (FDOH) Palm Beach County Health Department (CHO) Information Security Policy, Protocols and Procedures. Confidential Data Set: Clinical Data, Immunization Data, HIVe & TB, Epidemiology (7) HIV/AIDS Case Reporting and Surveillance, School Medical Record, WIC, Employee Health Record, Surveillance Tools & Reporting System, FL SHOTS, Intranet In-Stock Inventory System (SIS), Electronic Health Record (EHR) Pharmacy Forms System (PFS), HMS Report Portal, Q-Flow Health Management System (HMS) for the purpose of reviewing patient medical records, printing of schedules, report portal to view/print for Refugee/LTBI/Immunization Programs, reviewing patient medical visits and or services, Fla Shots for entering and updating immunization records or printing immunization records, HMS for Refugee Assessment Module to review and print progress notes and reports, HMS TB Module to review and print progress notes and reports. This position may view, update and release 'CONFIDENTIAL' patient information and print data from HMS for continuity of care purposes based on established guidelines.

Supervises direct reports including motivating, training, providing guidance, and direction. Develops expectations and meets with staff regularly to discuss performance, complete performance reviews, and discipline action, as needed. Maintains vacation and work schedules to ensure proper coverage and completes timesheets. Ensures all staff complete required training and are offered additional training.

Provides direct care through the provision of required core Refugee Health Assessment. Follow-up services on clients of all ages in accordance with current Refugee Health Program guidelines. Placed on communicable disease screening; orders laboratory tests; performs extended services as clinically indicated. Update services provided in the HMS Electronic Health Record; Document client service and other information on hard copy forms as needed; assures patient materials on health education, information about local community health resources, and guidance on accessing the health care system are provided. Makes appropriate referrals for general and specialty follow-up; Reviews laboratory test results and assure clients with abnormal results are contacted.

Ensure efficient flow of the LTB I/Refugee/Immunization Clinics by assigning fair and appropriate workload to various staff while maintaining excellent patient care, ensuring ample clinic coverage at all times.

Oversees the timely billing of services. Act as the liaison for the Refugee Health Screening Program with the State Refugee Program. Attends the county Refugee Task Force meetings as needed.

Participates in developing, revising nursing procedures and ensures nursing standards are maintained. Provide new staff with clinic and nursing orientation and facilitate student preceptorship. Participate in center management meetings to discuss changes and exercise knowledge within practice areas and disseminate new information to subordinate staff. Ensure case management is initiated and completed by assigned staff. Ensure broken appointments are followed up by appropriate staff.

Maintains on-site State Pharmacy services for LTBI including but not limited to, medication ordering, inventory control and QI audits. Responsible for patient profile forms and hard copy prescriptions, medications, accurately labeled all distributed medication and ensure Provider's signature when applicable. Responsible for an internal data base to re-order the patient specific medications, a perpetual up to date inventory of pharmaceuticals. As a clinic supervisor the incumbent will ensure that all nursing staff that has access to this pharmacy is trained appropriately and any error that occurs is reported immediately to the Center's Administration and to the State Pharmacy.

Coordinates clinic function with multidisciplinary staff providing services for clinic patients. Maintains current knowledge and practice of vaccine management and immunization assessment, administration and follow-up. Directs immunization services, as appropriate, at the Northeast and Jupiter Health Centers. Reviews patient records on an ongoing basis to ensure accuracy of documentation content and completion.

Maintains communication with Refugee, TB, and Immunization Program managers to coordinate clinical services as needed. Assists with bringing delinquent patients into treatment.

Participates in scheduled team meetings for discussion and management of patient care. Participates in planned in-service education sessions and Quality Assurance program and all assigned staff meetings.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of nursing and public health principles, practices, and techniques
• Ability to communicate effectively with the public/coworkers in a courteous and professional manner
• Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments
• Knowledge of community resources
• Ability to Supervise People
• Knowledge of Quality Improvement Process
• Knowledge of the Case Management Process and Data Collection
• Ability to utilize the computer independently
• Knowledge of vaccine management and immunization assessment
• Knowledge of Electronic Health Record

Qualifications:

• This occupation requires licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse in accordance with Chapter 464, Florida Statutes and in accordance with Rule 6489, Florida Administrative Code.

Others Job Requirements

• Incumbent may be required to work before, during and/or beyond normal work hours or days in the event of an emergency. Emergency duty required of the incumbent includes working in special needs shelters, or performing other emergency duties including, but not limited to, responses to or threats involving any disaster or threat of disaster, man-made or natural.
• Valid Driver's License.

Working hours: (A) Daily from 8:00am to 5:00pm (B) Total hours in workweek 40 (C) Explain any variation in work (split shift, rotation, etc.)

• This position may travel to provide services at another satellite Center, work Saturdays and or a weekly late evening clinic on a rotation basis at the discretion of Administration through the Health Access Office. May be required to flex any hours exceeding regular work schedule.

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:

Northeast Health Center

851 Avenue P

Riviera Beach, FL 33404

and

Jupiter Health Center

Jupiter, FL

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.