Public Health RN – TB, HepB & Epidemiology

My Florida CFO; Leesburg (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

State of Florida 401(a) FICA Alternate

State group insurance eligibility

Workers’ Compensation

Reemployment Assistance

Job summary

Florida Department of Health in Leesburg, FL is seeking an OPS Registered Nurse to support epidemiology and prevention programs. The role involves case investigation, patient education, and coordination of clinic services across Lake County sites.

Responsibilities include direct observed therapy, data entry into MERLIN, and collaboration with the Epidemiology team and the Perinatal Hepatitis B program to protect mothers and infants. Some travel and emergency hours may be required.

Qualifications

• Current Florida Registered Nursing License (or a multistate Registered Nursing License from another compact state) to confirm qualifications.
• Willing to travel to different Department of Health sites in Lake County as needed.
• Willing to work before, during, and/or beyond normal hours in the event of an emergency.
• Preferred – bilingual (English and Spanish)

Responsibilities

• Perform case investigation and case management for Tuberculosis and Hepatitis B programs.
• Coordinate labs, X-rays, and monthly assessment appointments with clinic staff.
• Provide Direct Observe Therapy and Video Direct Observe Therapy as ordered (weekly, daily).
• Enter data into the MERLIN system and maintain data quality controls.
• Engage in community outreach and coordinate with Epidemiology team.

Skills

Customer Service

Data Entry

Excel

Word

Outlook

Fax

Copier

Education

Florida Registered Nursing License

Multistate RN License (compact state)

Job description

Florida Department of Health in Leesburg, FL is seeking an OPS Registered Nurse to support epidemiology and prevention programs. The role involves case investigation, patient education, and coordination of clinic services across Lake County sites.

Responsibilities include direct observed therapy, data entry into MERLIN, and collaboration with the Epidemiology team and the Perinatal Hepatitis B program to protect mothers and infants. Some travel and emergency hours may be required.