COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSE - 64031208

State of Florida; Ocala (FL); On-site; USD 64,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Florida Department of Health in Marion County is seeking a Community Health Nurse to provide immunizations in the clinic and at outreach events. The RN will educate clients, maintain vaccine inventory, and ensure proper data entry into the HMS system.

Must hold an active Florida RN license and demonstrate experience in client education and public health settings. Bilingual ability is required; duties may include after-hours vaccine responses and disaster coverage.

Qualifications

• Active and Unrestricted Florida RN License.
• Experience with client education.
• Bilingual ability is required.

Responsibilities

• Immunize children and adults in clinic and outreach activities.
• Provide technical nursing health information and counseling to clients and staff.
• Maintain vaccine inventory and ensure accurate data entry into HMS.

Skills

Data collection

Needs assessment

Team collaboration

Clinical procedures

Clinical judgment

Outcome assessment

Self-improvement awareness

Documentation

Patient education

Supervision

Nursing diagnosis

Education

Active and Unrestricted Florida RN License

Experience with client education

Job description

Requisition No: 884038
Agency: Department of Health
Working Title: COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSE - 64031208
Pay Plan: Career Service
Position Number: 64031208
Salary: $64,260.04 - $66,186.64
Posting Closing Date: 11/11/2026

Your Specific Responsibilities

Works in Immunization Clinic and on outreach activities providing children and adults with immunizations. The RN provides technical nursing health information and counseling to clients as well as employees. Coordinates the employee immunization program. The incumbent is available to respond to vaccine equipment excursions after hours. Work is performed under the direction of the Community Health Nurse Consultant. An automobile is required for this position. Works in immunization clinic and on outreach or Mobile Health Unit (which may occur before, during, or after work hours,) activities providing children and adults with immunizations or PPDs in accordance with the Standards of Childhood and Adult Immunization Practices, ACIP, and MCHD policies. Reviews client’s history to determine the accuracy and safety of the immunizations scheduled to be administered. Assures timely entry of immunization data into the FLSHOTS and the Health Management System (HMS).). Educates the client regarding potential adverse reactions, provides required VIS and accurately completing required forms and data entry, to include if requested, religious exemptions. Completes a daily vaccine inventory to assure accuracy and works to identify and correct errors, notifying supervisor immediately of incorrect inventory. Maintains vaccine accountability within state requirements. Completes temperature monitoring for vaccine storage equipment and works to identify and correct errors in compliance with Vaccines for Children (VFC) and Centers for Disease (CDC) guidelines. As needed, provides counseling in accordance with MCHD protocols to clients who have contact with a potentially rabid animal and administering rabies immunizations to adults and children. Perform other related duties, such as, but not limited to, working where assigned at the time of a disaster. (Refer to #9 below)

Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Ability to collect correct information in a timely manner.
• Ability to assess clients’ current and future needs.
• Ability to work effectively with a health care team.
• Ability to perform procedures common to their professional practice.
• Knowledge to recognize situations in which intervention is needed to improve outcomes or prevent harm.
• Ability to assess client or service outcomes (responses to treatment, satisfaction with services).
• Ability to recognize the limitations of one’s own practice in need of improvement.
• Ability to record a clear, understandable, and legally defensible account of care or services provided.
• Ability to teach clients on specific health issues, promotion or wellness, maintenance of health and prevention of illness.
• Ability to supervise and teach other personnel in the theory and performance of any of the above acts that are appropriate to be delegated.
• Ability to make a nursing diagnosis following specified protocols.

Qualifications

MINIMUM- Bilingual

Active and Unrestricted Florida RN License

Experience with client education

Preferred

Experience with FLSHOTS

Experience with pediatrics

Experience with public health

Mission

Florida Department of Health Mission, Vision, and Values:

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

MARION COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT

1801 SE 32ND AVE OCALA FLORIDA 34471

Benefits

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:

• 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!

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.