Community HIV & Hepatitis Care Nurse

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

Job summary

Florida Department of Health is seeking a Community Health Nurse to coordinate care for clients affected by HIV and Hepatitis C in Marion County. You will educate patients on treatment options, assist with ART initiation, and link clients to needed resources to maintain health.

The role requires nursing licensure in Florida, CPR certification, and HIV counseling/testing credentials. On-site duties include patient intake, lab coordination, and case management to ensure continuity of care.

Qualifications

• Ability to collect information in a timely manner.
• Ability to assess client’s current needs and plan care.
• Ability to identify client’s future needs and coordinate with care teams.
• Knowledge of nursing and public health principles and practices.
• Ability to administer medications per protocol.
• Ability to provide preventive health care and education to clients.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate care for clients with HIV and Hepatitis C.
• Educate clients about ART and treatment options.
• Perform intake and consent processes per nurse protocol.
• Ensure required lab work is completed before ART.
• Provide HIV counseling, testing, and risk-reduction education.
• Maintain documentation in electronic medical records.

Skills

Timely information collection

Assess client needs

Ability to plan and coordinate

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Effective communication

Public health knowledge

Medication administration

Counseling and education

HIPAA/compliance awareness

Education

Florida Registered Nursing license

American Heart CPR certification

HIV 500/501 Counseling and Testing certification

Tools

Electronic medical records

Job description

Florida Department of Health is seeking a Community Health Nurse to coordinate care for clients affected by HIV and Hepatitis C in Marion County. You will educate patients on treatment options, assist with ART initiation, and link clients to needed resources to maintain health.

The role requires nursing licensure in Florida, CPR certification, and HIV counseling/testing credentials. On-site duties include patient intake, lab coordination, and case management to ensure continuity of care.