Public Health Nurse - TB & Perinatal Hep B Programs

State of Florida; Florida; On-site; USD 34,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

State benefits

Job summary

Florida Department of Health in Lake County is seeking an OPS Registered Nurse to support epidemiology and disease prevention programs. The role involves case investigation, patient education, and coordinating therapies, labs, and clinic services under supervision of the ACHND.

The incumbent will perform data entry, participate in direct observe therapy, and work with the Epidemiology team to ensure timely program delivery.

Qualifications

• Minimum – willingness to work before, during, and/or beyond normal work hours or days in the event of an emergency.
• Current Florida Registered Nursing License (or a mult-state Registered Nursing License from another compact state). An official current Florida Registered Nursing License is needed to confirm your qualifications for this position.
• Willing to travel to different Department of Health sites in Lake County as needed.

Responsibilities

• Case investigation and case management for Tuberculosis and Hepatitis B programs, including health education on transmission and contact investigation.
• Provide Direct Observe Therapy and Video Direct Observe Therapy as ordered and document medication adherence.
• Coordinate labs, X-rays and monthly assessment appointments with clinic staff.
• Support data entry into the MERLIN system and maintain data quality controls in Epidemiology projects.

Skills

Customer Service

Data Entry

Excel

Word

Outlook

Fax

Copier

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

Florida Department of Health in Lake County is seeking an OPS Registered Nurse to support epidemiology and disease prevention programs. The role involves case investigation, patient education, and coordinating therapies, labs, and clinic services under supervision of the ACHND.

The incumbent will perform data entry, participate in direct observe therapy, and work with the Epidemiology team to ensure timely program delivery.