Senior community health nurse - 64003999

Requisition No: 885122

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: Senior Community Health Nurse - 64003999

Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 64003999

Salary: $60,000.00

Posting Closing Date: 10/23/2026

Total Compensation Estimator Tool: Senior Community Health Nurse

Open Competitive: $60,000

Your Specific Responsibilities:

Provides nursing services autonomously in health department clinics and throughout St. Lucie County which includes nursing assessments, case management, medication issuance and administration, documenting in the electronic health record and referrals to other community resources as needed. This position will work in the public health nursing programs in Family Planning, RN protocol, STD testing and treatment, immunization clinics, adult health/ Primary Care, and clinic laboratory as needed. Work is performed under the direct supervision of the Assistant Community Health Nursing Director. This position will provide services to clients at the clinic on 5150 NW Milner Drive, PSL, FL and 1701 S 23rd St. Fort Piece, FL. The daily assignment location will depend on the need of the agency.

This position is responsible for providing counseling and testing on STDs, HIV and Family Planning options including birth control, pregnancy testing and counseling. Assists physicians and APRN in clinic settings, interviews clients, obtains clients health history, and performs nursing assessments with referrals as indicated. This position will provide case management and referrals to other community resources as needed. Autonomously runs the RN Protocol schedule. Performs related duties in the laboratory and other tests which includes drawing blood, interprets physician's recommendations to clients, education, provides case management and follow up as required. Documents nursing assessments for clients which include interviewing, counseling, health education, STD testing, and STD treatment in the clinic. Assists with referrals to private physicians and to outside agencies. This position performs generalized public health work for STD in an area geographically removed from direct supervision. Conducts field investigations and drives own car or agency car throughout the county. Record searches as well as follow-up on sex partners and infected patients.

Update records in Florida Shots, Process 680 requests, Complete College Vaccine Forms, PPD Testing, HMS visit/Screening for TB Gold Lab Tests. Employee Vaccinations, Religious Exemption Vaccine Education, and issuance of Religious Exemption Forms. Schedule Return Vaccination appointments, provide Back up for EPI clients (Tdap, Rabies vaccines, Hepatitis A and Hepatitis B vaccines) and assists with outbreak response. Promotes vaccine adherence, education and outreaches in community settings, and conducts educational presentations as requested autonomously. Participate in Back-to-school summer events if needed. Maintains vaccine refrigerator temperature logs and monitors for discrepancies.

Maintains a clean and safe work environment as it relates to state guidelines. Adheres to client confidentiality, universal precautions and county health department guidelines as defined in the guidebook and local policies. Communicate regularly with supervisor. May be required to work more than an 8-hour day or weekend with flextime to be provided. Assists with ordering and receiving medical and clinic supplies, maintaining inventory management of medical/clinic supplies, maintains inventory and orders medications if needed, and distributes supplies to clinic rooms as needed. Participate in nursing meetings, CHD meetings, and in educational trainings. Completes required TRAIN and You Call the Shots training.

Reviews and completes Family Planning Quarterly reports

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

CPR/FA, ability to communicate effectively with coworkers and clients, ability to bend, walk, lift, sit and stand for extended periods of time, ability to conduct nursing/job duties in field settings to include all areas of all neighborhoods. Knowledge and ability to maintain and implement basic nursing skills.

Qualifications:

Current Registered Nurse License
Current, Valid Driver’s License
CPR Certification

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: Innovation: We search for creative solutions and manage resources wisely. Collaboration: We use teamwork to achieve common goals & solve problems. Accountability: We perform with integrity & respect. Responsiveness: We achieve our mission by serving our customers & engaging our partners. Excellence: We promote quality outcomes through learning & continuous performance improvement.

Where You Will Work:

Fort Pierce/ Port Saint Lucie, 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
• (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.

All Florida Department of Health positions require the incumbent to be able to learn and communicate effectively, orally and in writing, in English. Applicants who do not meet this requirement will not be considered.

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.

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.