About the role

  • Senior Community Health Nurse investigating and reporting on communicable diseases in Florida. Managing TB case follow-up and providing nursing services in various settings.

Responsibilities

  • Responsible for the investigation, surveillance and reporting of Florida reportable disease/conditions
  • TB case management/follow-up of cases, suspects, referrals and other direct nursing service
  • Conducts case management/contact investigations for Tuberculosis (TB) suspects/cases, contacts and Latent TB Infection (LTBI) clients
  • Participates in and/or conducts clinic services, including Tuberculosis nursing/MD clinics
  • Runs TB reports monthly to monitor program activities
  • Assists with maintaining and updating the DOH-Sarasota TB Program Procedure Manual
  • Provides technical assistance to DOH-Sarasota supervisors, staff and the community regarding the TB and the TB Program
  • Maintains accurate and complete medical records
  • Educates client and/or family members regarding reportable diseases, disease process, and transmission and control measures
  • Coordinates and conducts TB clinic services
  • Documents disease investigation findings in Merlin
  • Attends and participates in DCHP team and staff meetings and staff development activities

Requirements

  • Current, active Florida Registered Nursing license in accordance with Florida Statute 464 or a multistate license from another Compact State
  • Valid driver’s license
  • One year or more of nursing experience (preferred)
  • Bachelor’s degree in nursing (preferred)
  • Bilingual (preferred)

Benefits

  • 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
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Tuition waivers
  • And more!

Job title

Senior Community Health Nurse

Job type

Experience level

Senior

Salary

$66,000 - $70,000 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Location requirements

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