COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSE - 64000336 1

Florida; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 51,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

The Florida Department of Health in Suwannee County is seeking a Community Health Nurse to provide clinical services across immunization, STD, HIV/AIDS, Hepatitis, TB, Family Planning and Adult Health programs. This is an in-office, career-service nursing role under standard protocols and physician standing orders.

The nurse will support ARNP in delivering care, conduct epidemiology activities, maintain CPR certification, and enter service data into HMS, contributing to public health outcomes

Qualifications

• Knowledge of nursing and public health principles, practices and techniques.
• Ability to administer medications, assist in preventive health care and teach health care.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients and maintain records.

Responsibilities

• Provide client services in Immunization, STD, HIV/AIDS, Hepatitis, TB, Family Planning, and Adult Health programs.
• Assist ARNP in providing clinical services in accordance with program requirements.
• Responsible for Epidemiology Program including investigations of reportable diseases and Merlin database input.
• Enter service data into HMS and participate in training and staff meetings.

Skills

Nursing knowledge

Public health principles

Medication administration

Communication skills

Job description

Requisition No: 886219

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSE - 64000336 1

Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 64000336

Salary: 51,000 - 53,000 annually

Posting Closing Date: 10/27/2026

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This is a professional nursing position at the Florida Department of Health in Suwannee County (DOH-Suwannee) providing clinical services to DOH-Suwannee clients. It is under the supervision of the Senior Community Health Nursing Director. Incumbent may have access to records containing social security numbers in the performance of job duties and is responsible for securing the designated information, both confidential and public record which is stored in hard copy or electronic formats. This position has been delegated to Information Custodian for the following secured areas: TB, Communicable Disease, STD/HIV/AIDS case reports; and back-up Information Custodian for the following secured area: Pharmacy. Provides client services at DOH-Suwannee in the general nursing clinic. Services provided will be in the Immunization, STD, HIV/AIDS, Hepatitis, TB, Family Planning, and Adult Health programs. Services will be provided under Standard of Care Protocols or physician standing order and will be in compliance with Department of Health Technical Assistance Guidelines. Provides nursing support in Family Planning clinic, as assigned. Assist ARNP in providing clinical services in accordance with DOH program requirements. Responsible for Epidemiology Program including investigations of reportable diseases and Merlin database input. Attends in-service training and staff meetings as directed. Maintains CPR certification. Orders insulin for clients who receive insulin from the DOH insulin distribution program. Enters Service data into HMS according to DOH standards. Other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

Knowledge of nursing and public health principles, practices and techniques; knowledge of human anatomy and physiology; knowledge of community resources. Ability to administer medications, assist in or provide preventive health care treatment, teach and demonstrate preventive health care, nursing principles and techniques; ability to work with patients having a variety of physical problems, ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments, communicate effectively, ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others and ability to teach basic health care.

Qualifications

Minimum:

• Willing to work before, during, and/or beyond normal work hours or days in the event of an emergency. This may include working in a special need or Red Cross shelter, or performing other emergency duties, not limited to, responses to or threats involving any disaster or threat of disaster, man-made or natural.
• This position requires current authorization to work in the United States without employer sponsorship. The Department of Health is unable to provide employment visa sponsorship. Are you authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship?
• This is an in-office position only.
• Epidemiology experience.

Mission

Florida Department of Health Mission, Vision, and Values:

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

915 NOBLES FERRY RD, LIVE OAK, Fl 32064

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

• 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 reflect 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.