COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSING SUPERVISOR - 64002087 Date: Mar 18, 2024 Location: DEFUNIAK SPRINGS, FL, US, 32433 DEFUNIAK SPRINGS, FL, US, 32435 The State Personnel System is an E-Verify employer. For more information click on our E-Verify Website (http://www.dms.myflorida.com/workforceoperations/humanresourcemanagement/forjobapplicants/everify) .Requisition No: 825310 Agency: Department of HealthWorking Title: COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSING SUPERVISOR - 64002087Pay Plan: Career ServicePosition Number: 64002087 Salary: $2769.23 bi-weekly Posting Closing Date: 03/28/2024 Total Compensation Estimator Tool (https://compcalculator.myflorida.com/) OPEN COMPETITIVE DeFuniak Springs, Florida Please be advised:
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Work history, duties and responsibilities, hours worked, supervisor, and formal education fields, etc. must be filled out to determine qualifications for this position.
The successful candidate must be able to pass a Level II Background screening.
If you are claiming Right to First Interview, you must attach a copy of your official layoff letter when applying to be considered.
Your Specific Responsibilities:
This is a professional nursing supervisory position, with responsibility for appraisals, planning and directing work with authority for hiring and taking disciplinary action or effectively recommending such actions. This position is the second level of authority in the chain of command for nursing in the clinic at the DeFuniak Springs site and will provide backup coverage for the Senior Community Health Nursing Supervisor. This position will have the responsibility to provide nursing services through Primary Care, Prenatal Care, Family Planning, Immunization and STD clinics as needed. The person in this position will be performing tasks involving sensitive information or requiring a high level of trust for other reasons. This position is a key custodian for the laboratory, medication, record rooms and other assigned areas, position will adhere to the Department's Information Security policies, protocols, and procedures and responsible for the supervision of staff Including appraisals, planning, and directing their work, approving leave, having the authority for hiring, and taking disciplinary action or effectively recommending such actions.
This position will follow Florida Department of Health, Florida Department of Health Walton and Walton Community Health Center policy and procedures. This position is a key custodian for assigned areas.
This position will provide patient-centered interactions:
Respect patient and family values and expressed needs.
Encourage patients to expand their role in decision-making, health-related behaviors, and self-management.
Communicate with their patients in a culturally appropriate manner, in a language and at a level that the patient understands.
Provide self-management support through goal setting and action planning.
Obtain feedback from patients/family about their healthcare experience and use this information for quality improvement.
This position may assist in the provision of care coordination:
Link patients with community resources to facilitate referrals and respond to social service needs.
Track and support patients when they obtain services outside the practice.
Obtaining test and referral results and communicating with community organizations, health plans, facilities, and specialists.
Follow-up with patients within a few days of an emergency room visit or hospital discharge.
Communicate test results and care plans to patients/families.
Assures that those supervised function within position expectations and in a manner that complies with agency standards, supports providers, and provides for optimal efficiency. Functions as a coach and mentor to current and newly hired Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) and Registered Nurses (RN’s). Takes an active role in the orientation of those supervised. Is responsible for the development of an on-going revision of orientation plans for those supervised. Assures that new employees have an adequate orientation and support during the first few months of employment. Is responsible for the nursing scheduling/staffing needs of the DeFuniak Springs location. Monitors/adjusts staff schedules to meet clinic need. Coordinates staff schedules with medical providers and other supervisors to meet needs of all clinics and locations. Works closely with providers, staff and supervisor to assure alignment of operations between the DeFuniak Springs site and all other clinic sites.
Provides supervision of clinic-based nursing staff to include required evaluations, counseling, and discipline. Participates with monitoring/QI-QA activities to assure compliance with program guidelines and regulations. Develops and puts into place corrective action plans as needed, re-evaluates changes for improvement and adjusts actions as needed. All activity is documented in an approved format. Encourages staff participation in educational and personal growth activities. Holds staff meetings/ counseling sessions as needed and documents these in an easily usable/retrievable manner. Is a positive role model to co-workers and other DOH staff.
Position is responsible for following agency guidelines, policies and procedures while providing generalized nursing services to clients. These services include clinics for immunizations, family planning, prenatal care, primary care, and sexually transmitted diseases. Demonstrates special nursing procedures and techniques applicable in a variety of medical specialties and teaches the purpose, use, care, and results of utilizing special equipment in the treatment of patients. Has the ability to "step in" and function and/or troubleshoot as needed to assure clinic flows efficiently. Provide generalized nursing services including nursing assessment, nursing diagnosis, counseling, case management, education and follow-up. Assist medical providers with minor surgical procedures, colposcopies, or other complex procedures in the clinical setting. Assists physician(s) and ARNPs as needed by obtaining vital signs, reviewing forms for accuracy and completeness, preparing exam rooms and assisting with exams as needed and/or administering medications, screening for vision and hearing where indicated. All nursing care is to be documented in the electronic health record. Provided services will be captured on Super Bill and/or in HMS.
May provide client tracking and care coordination/case management tasks for physicians and ARNPs. Will work with supervisor and other applicable staff to ensure that clinic is well stocked with supplies and/or medications. May provide back-up for the telephone triage nurse. Assures that clinic and exam rooms are clean, well-stocked and in good operating order. Assures that annual equipment checks / calibrations are completed for all diagnostic equipment in the clinic at DeFuniak Springs.
Works closely with Medical Director, Nursing Director and supervisor to assure that laboratory operates within regulatory guidelines. Assures adequate educational opportunity for those supervised. This position will also be responsible for collecting laboratory specimens from clients and preparing lab specimens for transport in compliance with agency requirements of Walton County Health Department. Laboratory duties may extend to: Use of the centrifuge for separation of blood specimens as indicated, Data entry for lab testing may be manual or electronic (dependent upon lab) as is the tracking of results and specimen packaging/shipping. Assures tracking of laboratory specimens with dates sent out and dates results received.
Will be assigned the afterhours on-call for client phone calls, abnormal lab results; epidemiology, notification and follow ups.
Provide community health education and community-based clinics as requested. Has a can-do approach to problem solving. Will actively participate in committee and team activity as permitted or requested by supervisor. Attend supervisory and staff meetings.
Attend conferences and training sessions to enhance job skills. Takes a pro-active position in personal and professional development. May be required to utilize personal vehicle for travel. Complete employee activity records and reports according to agency standards. Will Perform other related duties as assigned. Attends and participates in monthly general staff meetings and departmental meetings.
Completes all job-related assigned trainings, Completes Employee Activity Reports and submits timesheets according to agency standards and performs other duties as assigned. Assigned purchasing card responsibilities and will adhere to purchasing card policies and procedures.
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Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Possesses excellent communication and management skills.
Ability to teach relevant to the individual’s needs and learning level.
Being aware of other’s actions and understanding why they react the way they do,
Ability to communicate clearly and in a manner that promotes confidence, acceptance and understanding of material presented
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
Demonstrates Good judgment and critical thinking skills
Ability to communicate effectively.
Ability to assist in planning and conducting a variety of training activities.
Knowledge of nursing and public health principles, practices, and techniques.
Knowledge of human anatomy and physiology.
Knowledge of community resources.
Ability to administer medications.
Ability to provide preventative health care and treatment to clients.
Ability to work with patients having a variety of physical and mental problems.
Ability to plan, organize, prioritize, and coordinate work assignments efficiently.
Ability to remain flexible and adaptable in the work environment to meet clinic needs.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
Ability to accommodate to changing directives and clinical situations.
Ability to work independently or as a member of a team.
Ability to communicate effectively and appropriately with clients and staff members.
Ability to recognize, develop, implement, and share best practices.
Ability to act with integrity and demonstrate ethical behavior.
Ability to teach health care relevant to the client’s health care needs and/or requests.
Working knowledge of immunization schedule, use of VIS statements, FL Shots system.
Ability to use and maintain clinic equipment such as the centrifuge, autoclave, EKG machine, nebulizer, pulse oximeter, manual and digital scales, stadiometer, audiometer, vision screening machine, glucose machine, eye wash station, electronic blood pressure machine, manual blood pressure cuff, and hemoglobin machine.
Working knowledge of all DOH- Walton and Walton Community Health Center’s clinical policies, procedures and/or protocols. Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments. Strong time management skills. Ability to remain flexible and adaptable in the work environment. Experience in crisis intervention and/or teaching coaching. Ability to evaluate situations, develop an action plan and adjust activity and behavior to meet goals and objectives. Ability to learn and utilize a variety of computer programs such as Outlook, Word, Excel, and HMS. Must be able to lift and carry 25 lbs
Qualifications:
Minimum – 0-12 months supervisory experience, Licensure as a Professional Registered Nurse, current state driver’s license, current CPR/BLS certification HIV 501 certification
Preferred – 12+ months supervisory experience, Licensure as a Professional Registered Nurse, current state driver’s license, current CPR/BLS certification HIV 501 certification
Florida Department of Health Mission, Vision, and Values:
Mission:
To protect, promote & improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county & community efforts.
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:
DeFuniak Springs, FL
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
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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
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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.
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