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Requisition No: 804066

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSING CONSULTANT - 64063068

Position Number: 64063068

Salary: $72,428.46 - $80,455.18 (Includes a CAD of$2,953.60)

Posting Closing Date: 06/16/2023

Open Competitive Opportunity

Specific Responsibilities:

This is a Community Health Nursing Consultant Position based primarily in the Florida Department of Health Palm Beach County Riviera Beach Health Center. Work is performed under the supervision of Public Health Services Manager F-SES. This position work in collaboration with the TB Program Manager. This position has responsibility countywide supervision of the TB Nurse Case Manager and Senior Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), conducting TB contact and Cluster Investigations Directly Observes Therapy (DOT) through the use of a multidisciplinary approach, and synchronizing activities with Physicians, Hospitals, ICP's, Drug Rehabilitation Centers, Nurse Case Managers, and TB Program's Health Service Representatives/Biological Scientist II. This position has recurrent collaborations with the Bureau of TB Control/Bureau of Communicable Diseases to ensure TB suspect/s cases are located, and all TB activities are managed confidentially. Responsible for reviewing, evaluating, prioritizing and distributing all TB reported case, and suspect among the TB Nurses Managers countywide. Provides technical support, and training to new TB Nurses Case Managers and LPN, and guidance to the TB Staff as needed to assure direction. Makes a reasonable effort to adhere to established safety procedures and practices in the work areas. Participates in the medical surveillance program for TB. 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 (CHD) Information Security Policy, Protocols and Procedures. Confidential Information Sets; Social Security Data and Clinical Information. This position may view, update or release information.

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 supervision countywide for all TB Nurse Case Managers and LPN through observation, record review and individual conference. This includes overall responsibility for the hiring process as it relates to nursing and other clinical staff as deemed necessary. Participates in the planning and orientation of new staff in regard to polices, programs and procedures. Advises and counsels staff about advanced education and provides staff improvement and development opportunities. Ensures employees are trained and proficient in use of People First and Health Management System (HMS) including TB and other appropriate modules. Addresses problems with clients such as, but not limited to, dissatisfaction or staff complaints.

Collaborates with the Public Health Services Manager, Sr. Human Service Program Manager and the Health Services Supervisor in coordinating the multidiscipline team providing TB case management throughout the FDOH – CHD and TB clients being managed privately. Provides effective communication between the health centers in order to meet the needs of the clients and ensure services are delivered following established program policies and protocols throughout the county. Maintains communication with hospitals, institutional facilities and community agencies to serve as a resource for TB Infection Control issues, case finding activities, procurement of housing for clients and tend to other social needs. Participates and leads, as necessary, contact investigations in institutions and special populations.

Provides direct patient services and/or case management to clients as necessary, particularly in times of outbreaks or staffing shortage.

Participates in planning and promoting the Tuberculosis Program, providing information and presentations to individuals and community agencies as requested. Provides oversight and technical assistance for TB control related training, program development, updating and implementing TB policies/Procedures. Participates in ongoing Quality Improvement planning and is responsible for staff participation in audits and reviews. Ensures required reports from HMS and TB modules are completed and submitted to the Sr. Human Service Program Manager in a timely manner.

Assists in orientation and practicum planning for nursing students and other groups to public health and public health nursing in coordination with the Division of Nursing. Attends trainings, staff meetings and TB case review rounds as determined by the supervisor.

Perform other duties as assigned

Knowledge, skills and abilities, including utilization of equipment, required for the position:

• Knowledge of nursing principles, practices and techniques.
• Knowledge of community resources and organizations.
• Ability to coordinate and evaluate county-wide programs.
• Ability to communicate with and establish/maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Knowledge of strategic planning and ability to set program goals.
• Knowledge and experience with epidemiology and communicable diseases.
• Knowledge and experience with nurse case management.
• Excellent computer and communication skills.
• Ability plan, organize, implement and evaluate programs/activities.
• Knowledge of infection control, health care services, principles and methods of infection control, health care services,
• principles and methods of Infectious disease prevention control (epidemiology) and management skills.
• Ability to Supervise.

Licensure/registration/certification requirements (If applicable, list the appropriate Florida Statute or federal regulation cite):

• This occupation requires licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse in accordance with Chapter 464, Florida Statutes, and in accordance with Rule 64B9, Florida Administrative Code.

Other job-related requirements for this position:

• 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
• County wide travel is required.
• Wearing a N95 respirator is a requirement in this position.

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.)

• Position may be assigned to work nights and weekends based on patient and program needs.

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:

851 Avenue P

Riviera Beach, FL 33404

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.

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.