Nurse Staff Community Health Job Description Sample

Job Description:

Job Title: Professional Staff Nurse Community Treatment Team (CTT), OP

Job ID: 677128

Status: Full-Time

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Hours:

Shift: Day Job

Facility: Western Psychiatric Institute & Clinic

Department: WPR Adult CTT

Location: 5231 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh PA 15224

Description

Purpose:

Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic is hiring a Full-Time Professional Staff Nurse to help support the Community Treatment Team. This is a weekday, outpatient role that works daylight hours.

The Community Treatment Team program provides outreach and community based mental health services to individuals with serious and persistent mental health illnesses.

The Professional Staff Nurse is a Registered Nurse is a member of the care delivery team. The Professional Staff Nurse is responsible to set the standards for the level and quality of care. The Professional Staff Nurse has responsibility, authority and accountability for the provision of nursing care. The Professional Staff Nurse manages and provides patient care activities for a group of patients and their families through the application of independent judgment, communication and collaboration with all team members. The Professional Staff Nurse establishes and maintains collaborative relationships with physicians, other health care providers, patients and their families, to achieve desired patient outcomes throughout the continuum of care. The Professional Staff Nurse demonstrates a commitment to the community and to the nursing profession.

Responsibilities:

• Ability to establish and maintain positive, caring relationships with executives, managers, physicians, non-physician providers, ancillary and support staff, other departments, and patients/families.

• Ability to work productively and effectively within a complex environment, handle multiple/changing priorities and specialized equipment.

• Good clinical judgment with critical thinking, analytical and problem solving abilities required as related to various aspects of patient care.

• Critical thinking skills necessary to exercise and to lead others in application of the nursing process.

• Mobility and visual manual dexterity.

• Physical stamina for frequent walking, standing, lifting and positioning of patients.

• Actively participates in department or practice-specific quality improvement efforts.

• Identifies opportunity for quality improvement to colleagues and management.

• Takes personal responsibility in improving patient satisfaction with the quality of care and service.

• Utilizes research and evidence-based practice to support improvement in clinical care: identifies research issues or articles related to clinical specialty or areas of interest

• Demonstrates accountability for professional development that improves the quality of professional practice and the quality of patient care.

• Actively participates in practice-based shared governance, goal setting and supports the change and transition process to improve quality of care and the practice environment.

• Serves as a highly engaged and full partner on the care team and responds willingly to care team member needs for assistance and partnership.

• Participates in work that improves patient care and the professional practice environment.

• Adapts to change and demonstrates flexibility with the change process.

• Demonstrates knowledge of adult learning principles (and/or teaching children if applicable) and applies in teaching of patients, families, students and new staff.

• Provides detailed and appropriate teaching to patients and families to effectively guide them through the episode of care both in the office setting and via phone/written communication when at home.

• Supports the development of students, new staff and colleagues. Creates an environment of open dialogue, inquiry and continuous development by asking for feedback and improving practice.

• Develops and maintains productive working relationships internally and externally by demonstrating accountability for actions, enthusiasm, motivation and commitment to patients and colleagues.

• Demonstrates an understanding of cultural differences and holds peers accountable for healthy relationships.

• Maintains a conscious balance between work and personal life.

• Models safe work hours, time management and healthy lifestyle.

• Communicates with peers and management any safety hazards identified in the workplace.

• Formulates goals and a plan of care for patients that involves the patient as partner and considers the individual needs of the patient in a holistic manner.

• Triages patient situations and coordinates care with physician.

• Assist physician with all aspects of patient care including assessment, evaluation and education.

• Demonstrates critical thinking in the identification of clinical, social, safety, psychological and spiritual issues for the patient care within an episode of care.

• Practices solid communication skills, and is able to articulate and translate the patient's condition to other care providers and to negotiate and make recommendations for changes in patient care and office practices.

• Patient documentation is comprehensive and promotes communication between caregivers.

• Incorporates national professional organization as well as business unit and health system's goals to improve patient safety, quality and satisfaction.

• Creates a caring and compassionate patient focused experience by building healing relationships with patients, families and colleagues.

Qualifications

• The individual must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care and/or interact appropriately to the ages of the patients served by his/her assigned unit as specified below.

• They must also demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patients status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patients requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs and to provide the care needs as described in the department policy and procedures.

• Minimum six months experience preferred.

• BSN preferred.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

Current Pennsylvania licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse. CPR Certification UPMC approved national certification preferred CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire

• Act 34 Criminal Clearance

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support or Basic Life Support or Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation

• Comprehensive Crisis Management

• Registered Nurse

UPMC is an equal opportunity employer. Minority/Females/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities Salary Range: $22.28 to $35.57

Union Position: No

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Summary

Registered Nurse to serve as direct caregiver and collaborate with other health care professionals to provide appropriate, effective, and efficient health care. Bases clinical judgment and decision-making on scientific theory and research as well as on specific knowledge.

Work Schedule: varies

Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

Duties

• Establish an effective relationship with the patient and significant others to facilitate the development of the care plan.

• Use the nursing process to develop and implement the plan of care: collect appropriate assessment data for each client, determine appropriate nursing diagnoses, identify expected client outcomes, determine the plan of care, implement interventions, and evaluate client outcomes.

• Develop assessment and management strategies based on a consideration of the physical, functional, cultural, social, economic, developmental, and spiritual dimensions of human responses to actual and potential problems.

• Demonstrate knowledge of the impact of actual or potential illness on the patient's developmental, physical, social, emotional, age, spiritual, economic, vocational, and leisure status.

• Coordinate and collaborate with patients, families, communities, and members of the interdisciplinary team in assessing needs, setting goals, planning interventions, providing care, and evaluating outcomes.

• Apply the existing body of scientific knowledge in health care to medical-surgical nursing practice.

• Participate with patients, families, and other health care providers in collaborative decision making that reflects the understanding that care should be culturally sensitive, ethical, legal, informed, compassionate and humane, and within the boundaries of available economic resources.

• Educate patients and significant others about measures that promote, maintain, and restore health or promote comfort.

• Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.

$83,203

$140,940

Job Details

Application Open Date
4/14/2018

Application Close Date
4/27/2018

Organization

Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration

Who May Apply

None

Status

None

• More About VA
• Annual leave shall accrue for full-time Nurses, and Nurse Anesthetists at the rate of 8 hours for each full biweekly pay period.

Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.

This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.

It is the policy of the VA to not deny employment to those that have faced financial hardships or periods of unemployment.

This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status.

United States Citizenship Required; non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.

VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply. The health related positions in VA are covered by Title 38, and are not covered by the Schedule A excepted appointment authority.

Veterans and Transitioning Service Members: Please visit the VA for Vets site for career-search tools for Veterans seeking employment at VA, career development services for our existing Veterans, and coaching and reintegration support for military service members.

If you are unable to apply online view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application.

• Qualifications

• Basic Requirements:
  

• United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.

• Graduate of a school of professional nursing approved by the appropriate State-accrediting agency and accredited by one of the following accrediting bodies at the time the program was completed by the applicant: The Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) or The Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). In cases of graduates of foreign schools of professional nursing, possession of current, full, active and unrestricted registration will meet the requirement of graduation from an approved school of professional nursing. OR The completion of coursework equivalent to a nursing degree in a MSN Bridge Program that qualifies for professional nursing registration constitutes the completion of an approved course of study of professional nursing. Students should submit the certificate of professional nursing to sit for the NCLEX to the VA along with a copy of the MSN transcript. (Reference VA Handbook 5005, Appendix G6) OR In cases of graduates of foreign schools of professional nursing, possession of a current, full, active and unrestricted registration will meet the requirement for graduation from an approved school of professional nursing.

• Current, full, active, and unrestricted registration as a graduate professional nurse in a State, Territory or Commonwealth (i.e., Puerto Rico) of the United States, or the District of Columbia.

Preferred Experience:

• One year of nursing experience to include ventilator, wound care and respiratory care

• Experience is required within the last two years as a registered nurse.

• BSN and/or Master's degree from an accredited school of nursing recognized by the VA (Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) or The Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN).

• National Certification in specialty area.

• Preceptor training within the last two years.

• Ability to exercise critical thinking, problem solving and collaborative skills in a high stress environment.

• Current proficiency in Basic Life Support (BLS) through the American Heart Association (Required prior to assuming clinical duties and must remain current -VHA Directive 11-77)

Grade Determinations: The following criteria must be met in determining the grade assignment of candidates, and if appropriate, the level within a grade:

• Nurse I Level I - An Associate Degree (ADN) or Diploma in Nursing, with no additional nursing practice/experience required.

• Nurse I Level II - An ADN or Diploma in Nursing and approximately 1 year of nursing practice/experience; OR an ADN or Diploma in Nursing and a bachelor's degree in a related field with no additional nursing practice/experience; OR a Bachelor's of Science in Nursing (BSN) with no additional nursing practice/experience.

• Nurse I Level III - An ADN or Diploma in Nursing and approximately 2-3 years of nursing practice/experience; OR an ADN or Diploma in Nursing and a Bachelor's degree in a related field and approximately 1-2 years of nursing practice/experience; OR a BSN with approximately 1-2 years of nursing practice/experience; OR a Master's degree in nursing (MSN) or related field with a BSN and no additional nursing practice/experience.

• Nurse II - A BSN with approximately 2-3 years of nursing practice/experience; OR ADN or Diploma in Nursing and a Bachelor's degree in a related field and approximately 2-3 year's of nursing practice/experience; OR a Master's degree in nursing or related field with a BSN and approximately 1-2 year's of nursing practice/experience; OR a Doctoral degree in nursing or meets basic requirements for appointment and has doctoral degree in a related field with no additional nursing practice/experience required.

• Nurse III - Master's degree in nursing or related field with BSN and approximately 2-3 year's of nursing practice/experience; OR a Doctoral degree.

Reference: VA Regulations, specifically VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G-6 Nurse Qualification Standard. This can be found in the local Human Resources Office.

Physical Requirements:

• Involves considerable amount of standing, walking, stooping, bending, reaching, lifting, and turning.

• Requires carrying or lifting of objects weighing up to 50 lbs., but occasionally may require work that involves pushing or lifting in excess of 50 pounds and going up and down flights of stairs.

• The position requires visual and auditory acuity at a level to provide safe and effective nursing care.

• The position requires the nurse to work for periods of time with arms above shoulder level or with neck in a fully flexed or extended position and the ability to physically control or defend against emotionally ill clients.

• Requires use of hands for actions such as typing, simple grasping, fine manipulation, and repetitive actions.

• Requires the ability to frequently respond to multiple demands and priorities.

• Has potential for exposure to infectious diseases, hazardous waste and chemicals.

• Ability to distinguish shades of colors

• Ability to effectively utilize a stethoscope and distinguish breath and heart, and bowel sounds;

• Emotional and mental stability - ability to effectively perform the essential functions of the position and respond appropriately in emergency situations.

• Benefits

Definition Benefits Supplemental Questions

To supervise, plan and coordinate the activities and operations of health care programs and clinics within the Southern Nevada Health District; to coordinate assigned activities with other divisions, outside agencies and the general public.

This position will be assigned to the Nurse Family Partnership/Health Start Programs.

This is a grant funded position. Grant funded positions are subject to continuation based on eligibility of grant funding and the employee will be terminated without right of appeal if funds are discontinued or are no longer available.

This recruitment will remain open until a sufficient number of qualified applicants have been identified and may close at any time once that number has been reached.

Examples of Essential Responsibilities and Duties:This class specification lists the major duties and requirements of the job and is not all-inclusive. Incumbent(s) may be expected to perform job-related duties other than those contained in this document and may be required to have specific job-related knowledge and skills.

• Coordinate the organization, staffing, and operational activities for health care programs and clinics throughout the District

• Participate in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, and priorities for health care programs; develop and monitor protocols and standards; identify resource needs; recommend and implement policies and procedures

• Select, train, motivate and evaluate personnel; provide or coordinate staff training; work with employees to correct deficiencies; implement discipline and termination procedures

• Plan, coordinate, and implement orientations for new staff; provide in-service training; evaluate teaching tools and informational resources used within programs; review and revise pamphlets, films and handouts as necessary

• Direct, coordinate and review the work plan for health care and clinic staff; meet with staff to identify and resolve problems; assign work activities; monitor work flow; review and evaluate work methods and procedures

• Participate in the development of the assigned program budget; forecast funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials and supplies; direct the monitoring of and approve expenditures; recommend budget adjustments as necessary

• Coordinate services with those of other professionals and outside agencies and organizations; prepare and present staff reports, handouts and other correspondence as necessary

• Inspect program areas for safety hazards and cleanliness; ensure compliance with Federal, State, and local laws and regulations; review safety and universal precaution standards; implement and ensure compliance by staff

• Assess the growth and changes within the community; plan and provide health service in accordance with community needs and demands. Attend and participate in professional group meetings; stay abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of health care; may serve on a variety of boards or committees internally and externally as assigned

• Identify opportunities for improving service delivery methods and procedures; review with management staff and implement improvements

• Prepare and conduct presentations at schools, outside organizations, and community agencies regarding a variety of heath care issues

• May prepare narrative for grant proposals for assigned program

• Review safety and universal precaution standards; implement and ensure compliance by staff

• Review and analyze a variety of statistical data regarding health care services; prepare reports and other documentation as necessary

• Respond to and resolve difficult and sensitive citizen inquiries and complaints

• Perform related duties and responsibilities as required

Qualifications:
Knowledge of:

• Operations, services and activities of the assigned program area

• Modern and complex principles, procedures, methods, and techniques of nursing and health care

• Universal precautions and infection control practices

• Principles of budget preparation and control

• Principles of supervision, training, and performance evaluation

• Computer software programs such as WORD and EXCEL

• Principles and policies of agency personnel and union contracting

• Pertinent Federal, State, and local laws, codes and regulations

Ability to:

• Organize and review the work of professional, technical and clerical personnel

• Select, supervise, train, and evaluate staff

• Prepare and conduct community awareness classes and seminars

• Interpret and explain District health care policies and procedures

• Respond to emergency situations

• Maintain confidentiality

• Understand and follow oral and written instructions

• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Prepare clear and concise reports

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work, including a variety of medical professionals, community groups, and the general public

• Work independently in the absence of supervision

Training and Experience Guidelines

Training:

• Equivalent to a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in nursing.

Experience:

• Four years of registered nursing experience in public health nursing including two years of lead or supervisory responsibility preferably within the last five years. A master's degree can be substituted for one year of supervisory experience.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER/ADA ACCOMODATIONS AVAILABLE

Summary

OUR MISSION: To fulfill President Lincoln's promise - "To care for him who shall have borne the battle and for his widow, and his orphan" - by serving and honoring the men and women who are America's Veterans. How would you like to become a part of a team providing compassionate care to Veterans?

The city of Dayton, known as the birthplace of flight, is located in the beautiful rolling hills of Southwestern Ohio and is within an hour drive of Cincinnati and Columbus. The Dayton metropolitan has five universities', affordable real estate, excellent school systems, museums, theater, seasonal recreational opportunities, and is the home of Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, and the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force. The Dayton VA Medical Center is a tertiary care facility that provides acute, nursing home, mental health hospice/palliative, and domiciliary care in an affiliated teaching and research environment. For more information about the Dayton area, please visit: http://www.daytongcvb.com

First cut-off for applications is 3/19/2018.

Duties

This is an open-continuous announcement within Community Living Center (CLC) of Nursing Service at the Dayton VA Medical Center. CLC units include:

Patton's Place

• Long term care unit

Lincoln Estates

• Long term care unit

Kennedy Way

• Alzheimer's and Memory Care Unit

Victory Ridge

• Hospice and Palliative Care Unit

Heroes Point

• Skilled Nursing Home care unit

Soaring Eagles

• Rehab Unit

If you have a preference for a particular unit, please indicate it on your resume/application materials.

The RN delivers theoretically and scientifically based nursing care to an assigned group of veterans. He/she is constantly building upon current clinical competencies. Serves as an advocate for the veteran and is obligated to demonstrate nonjudgmental and nondiscriminatory attitudes and behaviors that are sensitive to veteran diversity. The RN is accountable to function as an effective team member, team leader, preceptor and/or charge nurse.

Work Schedule: Available shifts are as follows: Day Shift (7:30am

• 4:00pm) with rotation to Nights and Evenings; Evening Shift (3:30pm

• 12 Midnight); or Night Shift (11:30pm

• 8:00am), weekends and holidays are required

Available shifts will be discussed at the time of interview.

This is a Bargaining Unit position.

$51,817

$110,785

Job Details

Application Open Date
1/27/2018

Application Close Date
6/29/2018

Organization

Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration

Who May Apply

None

Status

None

• More About VA
• Annual leave shall accrue for full-time Nurses, and Nurse Anesthetists at the rate of 8 hours for each full biweekly pay period.

This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.

It is the policy of the VA to not deny employment to those that have faced financial hardships or periods of unemployment.

This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status.

United States Citizenship Required; non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.

VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply. The health related positions in VA are covered by Title 38, and are not covered by the Schedule A excepted appointment authority.

Veterans and Transitioning Service Members: Please visit the VA for Vets site for career-search tools for Veterans seeking employment at VA, career development services for our existing Veterans, and coaching and reintegration support for military service members.

If you are unable to apply online view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application.

• Qualifications

• Basic Requirements:
  

• United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.

• Graduate of a school of professional nursing approved by the appropriate State-accrediting agency and accredited by one of the following accrediting bodies at the time the program was completed by the applicant: The Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) or The Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). In cases of graduates of foreign schools of professional nursing, possession of current, full, active and unrestricted registration will meet the requirement of graduation from an approved school of professional nursing. OR The completion of coursework equivalent to a nursing degree in a MSN Bridge Program that qualifies for professional nursing registration constitutes the completion of an approved course of study of professional nursing. Students should submit the certificate of professional nursing to sit for the NCLEX to the VA along with a copy of the MSN transcript. (Reference VA Handbook 5005, Appendix G6) OR In cases of graduates of foreign schools of professional nursing, possession of a current, full, active and unrestricted registration will meet the requirement for graduation from an approved school of professional nursing.

• Current, full, active, and unrestricted registration as a graduate professional nurse in a State, Territory or Commonwealth (i.e., Puerto Rico) of the United States, or the District of Columbia

Grade Determinations: The following criteria must be met in determining the grade assignment of candidates, and if appropriate, the level within a grade:

• Nurse I Level I

• An Associate Degree (ADN) or Diploma in Nursing, with no additional nursing practice/experience required.

• Nurse I Level II

• An ADN or Diploma in Nursing and approximately 1 year of nursing practice/experience; OR an ADN or Diploma in Nursing and a bachelor's degree in a related field with no additional nursing practice/experience; OR a Bachelor's of Science in Nursing (BSN) with no additional nursing practice/experience.

• Nurse I Level III

• An ADN or Diploma in Nursing and approximately 2-3 years of nursing practice/experience; OR an ADN or Diploma in Nursing and a Bachelor's degree in a related field and approximately 1-2 years of nursing practice/experience; OR a BSN with approximately 1-2 years of nursing practice/experience; OR a Master's degree in nursing (MSN) or related field with a BSN and no additional nursing practice/experience.

• Nurse II

• A BSN with approximately 2-3 years of nursing practice/experience; OR ADN or Diploma in Nursing and a Bachelor's degree in a related field and approximately 2-3 year's of nursing practice/experience; OR a Master's degree in nursing or related field with a BSN and approximately 1-2 year's of nursing practice/experience; OR a Doctoral degree in nursing or meets basic requirements for appointment and has doctoral degree in a related field with no additional nursing practice/experience required.

• Nurse III - Master's degree in nursing or related field with BSN and approximately 2-3 year's of nursing practice/experience; OR a Doctoral degree.

Reference: VA Regulations, specifically VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G-6 Nurse Qualification Standard. This can be found in the local Human Resources Office.

Physical Requirements:
This position requires visual acuity, keen hearing, clear distinctive speech, and manual dexterity. This position requires potentially long periods of continued walking, standing, stooping, sitting, bending, pulling, and pushing. Transferring patients and objects may be required. Mechanical inpatient lifts are provided. The incumbent may be exposed to infected patients and contaminated materials and may be required to don protective clothing in isolation situations, operative/invasive procedures, or home settings. The incumbent may occasionally be exposed to patients who are combative secondary to delirium, dementia, or psychiatric disorders. The incumbent must be mature, flexible, sensible individual capable of working effectively in stressful situations, able to shift priorities based on patient needs. Must complete annual Employee Health requirements, such as annual TB screening or testing, as a condition of employment. The incumbent who provides care in home settings or other off-site locations may be required to drive and/or ride GSA vehicles.

Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.

• Benefits

Definition Benefits Supplemental Questions

To direct, manage, supervise, and coordinate program development, fiscal management of programs and grants, and activities of the District's health care programs; to collaborate, contact and contract for assigned activities with other health care professionals and outside agencies; to recommend new services and programs and their implementation; and to provide highly responsible and complex staff assistance to the Director of Clinics and Nursing Services.

Examples of Essential Responsibilities and Duties:This class specification lists the major duties and requirements of the job and is not all-inclusive. Incumbent(s) may be expected to perform job-related duties other than those contained in this document and may be required to have specific job-related knowledge and skills.

• Management responsibility for all services and activities of the health care programs and clinics throughout the District

• Manage and participate in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, budgets, priorities for clinics and health care programs

• Develop and monitor protocols and standards; identify and recommend new services, staffing and resource needs

• Continuously monitor and evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures; assess and monitor work load, administrative and support systems, and internal reporting relationships; identify opportunities for improvement and review with the Director of Clinics and Nursing Services; implement improvements

• Select, train, develop, motivate and evaluate personnel; provide or coordinate staff training; work with employees to correct deficiencies; implement discipline and termination procedures

• Manage and participate in the development and administration of the assigned program annual budgets; forecast funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; may direct the monitoring of and approve expenditures; implement budget adjustments as necessary

• Perform a variety of public relations duties; perform radio and television interviews regarding District health care services and other public health issues; collaborate with the Public Information Office to prepare press releases

• Conduct a variety of organizational and operational studies, investigations and required statistical reports; recommend modifications to programs, policies, protocols and procedures as appropriate

• Provide responsible staff assistance to the Director of Clinics and Nursing Services; prepare and present staff reports and other necessary correspondence

• Participate on a variety of boards and commissions; attend and participate in professional group meetings; stay abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of health care

• Chair or serve on committees, special project teams, or task force as may be required or assigned

• Respond to and resolve difficult and sensitive client inquiries and complaints

• Perform related duties and responsibilities as required

Qualifications:
Knowledge of:

• Operational characteristics, services, and activities of health care programs and clinics within the District

• Organizational and management practices as applied to the analysis and evaluation of programs, policies and operational needs

• Modern and complex principles and practices of program development and administration

• Modern and complex principles, procedures, methods, and techniques of nursing and health care

• Universal precautions and infection control practices

• Advanced principles of budget preparation and control

• Principles of supervision, training and performance evaluation

• Pertinent Federal, State, and local laws, codes, and regulations

Ability to:

• Manage and coordinate the work of supervisory, professional, and technical personnel

• Select, supervise, train, organize and evaluate staff

• Interpret and explain District policies and procedures

• Provide administrative and professional leadership and direction for the various public health programs within the District

• Recommend and implement goals, objectives, and practices for providing effective and efficient public health care services

• Prepare and administer large and complex budgets

• Prepare clear and concise administrative and financial reports

• Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions and implement recommendations in support of goals

• Research, analyze, and evaluate new service delivery methods, procedures and techniques

• Assess community growth and development in order to plan and implement appropriate health care programs

• Use a computer and appropriate nursing oriented software

• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work,including a variety of medical professionals, community groups, and the general public

Training and Experience Guidelines

Training:

• Equivalent to a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in nursing

Experience:

• Six years of registered nursing experience, of which three years was in Public Health Nursing, including three years of supervisory or administrative responsibility, preferably within the last five years. A master's degree from an accredited college or university in nursing, public health or public administration may substitute for one year of supervisory experience.

License or Certificate:

• Possession of, or ability to obtain by date of hire, an appropriate, valid Nevada State Registered Nursing License

• Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid C.P.R. Certificate

• Possession of, or ability to obtain and maintain, an appropriate, valid Nevada driver's license as a condition of employment

Working Conditions:

• May come in contact with a variety of diseases including communicable diseases

• May travel from site to site for extended periods of time in a variety of weather conditions

Conditions:

All required licenses must be maintained in an active status without suspension or revocation throughout employment.

Any employee may be required to stay at or return to work during public health incidents and/or emergencies to perform duties specific to this classification or to perform other duties as requested in an assigned response position. This may require working a non-traditional work schedule or working outside normal assigned duties during the incident and/or emergency.

New employees must complete Incident Command System training, ICS 100, ICS 200 and NIMS as a condition of continuing employment, prior to the completion of the probationary period.

FLSA Exempt

Bargaining Unit Ineligible

Schedule 29

Requisition No: 32392

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: SENIOR COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSE - 64006570

Position Number: 64006570

Salary: $51,000.00

Posting Closing Date: 04/24/2018

POSITION TITLE: Senior Community Health Nurse

POSITION NUMBER: 64006570

Open and competitive Opportunity

DESCRIPTION:

This is a professional public health nursing position in the Sexually Transmitted Disease (STD) program. The incumbent is assigned to perform a clearly defined clinical function permitted by state communicable disease guidelines. Incumbent will be functioning as part of a multidisciplinary team under the direct supervision of the Assistant Community Health Nursing Director.

Initiates and maintains patients' records, makes nursing assessments of patient needs. Enters HMS codes, current procedure terminology and procedural codes into the Health Management System.

Maintains an organized system for following up with clients. Assists in the follow-up of communicable and sexually transmitted diseases, abnormal pap tests and refers to appropriate agency as needed. Counsels and supports clients/families that have experienced HIV or any devastating disease.

Acts as liaison between client and community agencies. Registered nurses shall be responsible for the following activities as consistent with the nurse practice act: history taking, physical assessment, care referral, counseling/education, health promotion and risk reduction counseling, and referring patients that require disease intervention counseling to the DIS.

The RN may also perform sample collection for lab testing. All complex and multi-problem cases shall be referred to licensed clinicians for collaborative case management.

Assesses plans, develops, implements and evaluates treatment programs that promote health and well-being; treatment plans for patients with a known long-term condition; and treatment plans for patients at risk of developing a long-term condition as appropriate. Works with other health care professionals to diagnose, monitor, manage and treat long-term conditions, including non-drug-based treatment methods using a management plan, and in line with national and local policies and practice needs.

Assesses complex patient needs/situations and consults with Physician and/or Advance Registered Nurse Practitioner as needed. Additionally, nurses shall be responsible for tracking of abnormal Pap smear follow-up when done as part of a diagnostic procedure for the STD determination, referrals made to other providers and the supply of pharmaceuticals retained in the clinic settings.

Assists in the planning process and orientation of new staff and provides clinical experience for university nursing students. Represents local STD unit on various committees within the agency and the community.

Coordinates STD clinic activities in the absence of the supervisor. Relieves nurse in other STD clinic when needed.

Conducts peer reviews of medical records. Monitors inventory of pharmaceutical supplies and works with the Asst. CHN Director to ensure supplies and medications have been ordered.

Attends staff meetings, trainings, in-service programs, conferences and workshops while maintaining educational requirements for nursing licensures.

Performs other related duties as required or directed.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities. This includes symptoms, treatment alternatives, and prevention education.

Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services.

Actively looking for ways to help people.

Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.

Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining Information from all relevant sources.

The ability to tell when something is wrong or Is likely to go wrong. It does involve recognizing and solving the problem.

LICENSURE/REGISTRATION/CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse in accordance with Florida Statute 464 or eligible to practice nursing in accordance with Florida Administrative Code 210-8.22 or 8.27

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Bilingual in English/Spanish or English/Creole

OTHER JOB-RELATED REQUIREMENTS FOR THIS POSITION:

Valid Florida driver's license and access to an automobile to conduct work related assignments

SPECIAL NOTES:

All responses provided to the qualifying questions for this vacancy advertisement 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.

Note: You will be required to provide your Social Security Number (SSN) in order to conduct this background check.

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.

Only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers will be hired.

If you have any questions regarding this advertisement, please contact FRANCISCO CARABALLO @ (305) 575-5426. Please be ready to provide the position number.

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 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 Departments 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.

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

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.

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.

Nearest Major Market: Miami

Requisition No: 32863

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: SENIOR COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSE - 64029462

Position Number: 64029462

Salary: $1,665.00 bi-weekly

Posting Closing Date: 05/03/2018

DESCRIPTION:

This position’s work schedule will run concurrent with the 10-month school calendar for the Sarasota County Public School System.

The person in this position functions at an advanced level of public health nursing in a large county health department. This individual works in a comprehensive school health program under the supervision of a Senior Community Health Nursing Supervisor.

REQUIREMENTS:

Licensure as a Registered Nurse in accordance with Florida Statute 464

A Valid Florida driver’s license and/or access to reliable transportation

Selected immunizations (MMWR Vol. 46/No.RR-18)

Participation in the direct deposit program within 30 days of employment as mandated per Florida Statute 110.113, 96-310, Laws of Florida

A Bachelor’s degree is a minimum education requirement.

Incumbent may be required to work before, during and/or beyond normal work hours or days in the event of an emergency. Emergency duty required of the incumbent includes working in special needs or Red Cross shelters, or performing other emergency duties including, but not limited to, responses to or threats involving any disaster or threat of disaster, man-made or natural.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provides and coordinates generalized school health services at assigned schools according to the local School Health Services Plan, established protocols, and supervisor’s instructions.

Demonstrates an in-depth knowledge of the health needs, both physical and emotional, of school-aged youth as evidenced by the ability to deliver health promotion education, disease prevention education, and health protection services.

Ensures that no student will be admitted or attend any public or non-public school without proper documentation; performs record reviews to determine compliance with the following:

Certification of Immunization or Certificate of Immunization Exemption.

Health examination within the past twelve months for all students entering Florida schools for the first time.

Manages health care issues of students concerning actual or potential health problems which include, but are not limited to:

Nursing Assessments and triage including rapid assessment of acute physical problems.

First aid and emergency treatment.

Vision, hearing, scoliosis, and growth and development screenings.

Obesity and nutritional counseling

Acts as liaison in communication of health-related problems (within the limits of client confidentiality) between parents and students (including home visits as needed) to form a collaborative effort to meet the needs of the child.

Provides health education to families, assists indigent families in obtaining health care for students, and refers for services when appropriate.

Ensures that a school health record is established for each student and that the record includes documentation of identified health problems and corrective measures taken. Completes a separate professional treatment record to be used to document the provision of confidential health services by health care professional and paraprofessionals.

Assists in identification of high-risk students with medical issues requiring assistance and possible emergency intervention in the school setting (including pregnancy). Individual nursing care plans, including emergency, will be initiated and shared with all appropriate staff.

Acts as a resource person/nursing consultant (within the limits of DOH-Sarasota policies) and provides health information for health room aides, teachers, and other school staff. Participates as a member of the school study team and school assistance team to facilitate student referrals for service.

Assists in developing a procedure for administration of medications during school hours. Ensures those medical services (invasive procedures) are provided by appropriately trained individuals.

Monitors staff designated by the principal to administer medications. Provides education as needed to students who, with parent and physician permission, self-administer medications. Takes and implements physician orders via telephone as required.

Assists with, and monitors health room compliance with, an emergency/disaster plan for the school setting.

Manages and coordinates special projects related to School Health as outlined in the local School Health Services Plan, established protocols, and supervisor’s instructions

Provides age-appropriate nursing counseling on topics including, but not limited to:

Substance abuse (drug and alcohol) education and treatment referral.

Smoking cessation.

Domestic violence prevention

Communicable disease prevention including sexually transmitted disease.

Pregnancy prevention.

Violence prevention, identification of bullying behavior.

Suicide prevention with appropriate intervention referrals.

Life-style issues with elimination of risk-taking behaviors.

Identification of health issues, need for early intervention, and ability to be own “health advocates”.

When working with middle/high school youth, provides a teen-friendly approach to student’s medical and emotional needs while advising in a professional and organized manner

Collaborates with school and community support services in order to facilitate the oversight of student health and improve the health outcomes of students:

Serves as member of appropriate community and school committees.

Coordinates with Healthy Start to ensure timely and adequate provision of services to pregnant students.

Coordinates or provides work-site wellness programs that promote a healthy physical and psychosocial school climate.

Performs other related duties as assigned per supervisor's instructions with adjustable scheduling.

Participates in SCHD clinics as assigned.

Attends and participates in staff development and in-service education programs.

Maintains current CPR certification for health professionals.

Follows DOH rules and regulations and departmental policies and procedures.

If certified as an advanced practice school nurse, will perform functions in an expanded role. Will renew and maintain an educational certificate according to certification standards.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES ESSENTIAL TO THE ROLE:

Interpersonal skills

Knowledge of nursing practice

Computer skills

Ability to use basic office equipment

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 (DOH) 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 Departments 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. Certain veterans and spouses of veterans deemed eligible will receive preference in employment by the state (applies only to Career Service (CS) positions).

All documentation is due by the closing date of the job announcement.

PLEASE NOTE

All responses provided to the qualifying questions for this vacancy advertisement must be verifiable on your State of Florida, Employment Application.

This position requires a security background check and/or drug screening and participation in direct deposit. Note: You will be required to provide your Social Security Number (SSN) in order to conduct this background check.

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.

If there are any problems applying online, please call People First Staffing Administration: (877) 562-7287.

Service Center hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., ET. TTY users, call (866) 221-0268.

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

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.

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.

Nearest Major Market: Sarasota

Nearest Secondary Market: Tampa

Overview

The Community Health Nurse provides skilled nursing care to individuals and families primarily in the home setting, utilizing all elements of the nursing process and in compliance with applicable laws, regulations and agency policies.

ResponsibilitiesCarries out the agency's mission, philosophy, goals and objectives within guidelines of Agency policy and position function.Interprets and implements the Agency's philosophy to staff and members of the community.Assumes responsibility for assignments given, seeks supervision appropriately, and is accountable for his/her actions by performing within the limits of his/her education and experience.Knows and conforms to the law governing the practice of professional nursing and provides professional nursing care using all elements of the nursing process.Assesses and evaluates the health care needs of patients and families with consideration regarding physiological, psychological, social and environmental factors.Identifies complete, accurate and logical OASIS data and appropriate sequencing of diagnoses.Develops a care plan based on patient needs, physician orders, nursing assessment parameters and identified goals that are respectful of patient, family, community and agency resources.Implements the care plan and revises it whenever necessary by regularly assessing, observing, and evaluating the patient's condition, needs and response to care and makes appropriate nursing judgments and decisions for care plan revision.Initiates and applies appropriate preventative, therapeutic and rehabilitative nursing procedures and techniques.Administers medications and treatments as prescribed by the physician and performs nursing procedures and techniques.Teaches the patient and family/caregivers self techniques whenever appropriate and provides instruction regarding medication, diet, safety and treatment modalities in accordance with the plan of care.Recognizes and utilizes additional opportunities for health counseling/education with patients, families and other caregivers and provides them with information that will facilitate decisions regarding the promotion, maintenance and restoration of health.Delegates responsibility appropriately, and supervises ancillary personnel in a manner that will assure quality care and compliance with the care plan.Evaluates for and promotes a safe environment for the patient and complies with JCAHO National Patient Safety Goals.Completes, maintains and submits all required documentation that is timely, accurate and relevant.Meet requirements for OASIS lock dates, re-certifications and discharge timeline.Communicates with other health care professionals both internal and external to the organization in a manner that assures care plan coordination as well as continuity of care.Assumes responsibility for personal growth and development; maintains and upgrades professional knowledge and practice skills through attendance/participation in continuing and in-service education programs.Meets Agency productivity guidelines.As requested by supervision, participates in and assists with staff and student orientation and development; participates in internal and external committee activities; and represents the agency in the community.Participates in performance improvement activities, as required.Participates in evaluating overall position performance, goal setting and achievement, and performance improvement plan

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduation from an NLN accredited school of nursing: BSN preferred.

• A current New York State License to practice as a Registered or Licensed Nurse.

• A minimum of one year's general nursing experience with current home health, medical surgical or critical care experience.

• Possess and maintain good physical stamina and mental health, including satisfactory health clearance as required by NYS regulations and Agency policy.

• Current Driver's License, required insurance and car available for work as required.

Requisition No: 33628

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSE - 64006194

Position Number: 64006194

Salary: $40,000.00-$50,000.00

Posting Closing Date: 04/27/2018

This is a responsible nursing position in the Madison County Health Department (CHD) that provides a variety of community health nursing services. This position supports clinical nursing coverage, provides oversight of the school health program and supervises school health staff. This position is responsible for the supervision of staff including appraisals, planning and directing their work, approving leave, and having the authority for hiring and taking disciplinary action or effectively recommending such actions. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

School Health: Provides direct supervision of Licensed Practical Nurses and Health Support Technicians, plans and assists in mandated health screenings, provides care plans for students with diagnoses requiring care, supervises distribution of prescription and over-the-counter medications, prepares annual School Health Report and bi-annual School Health Plan, meets with School Health staff on a frequent basis to ensure adherence to guidelines, monitors high risk students for compliance and follow-up through medical referral, and promotes the School Health Program throughout the community

Clinic Activity: Responsible for the CHD clinics including General Clinic, Primary Care Clinic, OB Clinic, Family Planning Clinic, Immunizations, Walk-In and Triage, as well as programmatic activities ensuring that each program meets all state requirements.

Renders skilled nursing assessment to uncover health problems through observation, interviews and record analysis. Administers preventive immunizations and treatments under medical direction, following written protocols and procedures of the CHD. Assists Physician and/or Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (ARNP) with examinations and treatments.

Obtains laboratory specimens and performs diagnostic tests following written guidelines and procedures. Maintains electronic health records via the Health Management System with proper documentation by recording all services and interactions with patients.

Triage: Provide assistance with patient referrals through other agencies and clinics, assist provider with patient follow-up as indicated ensuring complete and accurate documentation on all patients.

Answers and Triage incoming phone calls promptly redirecting calls as needed. Scan patient records into the Health Management System (EHR System) as needed.

Other: Attend workshops, meetings, seminars and in services for professional growth and development.

Maintain continuation credits and re-licensure. Maintains current CPR card. Maintain leave and attendance records via People First, Employee Activities Record via the Health Management System and submits to appropriate supervisor in a timely manner. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Other job-related requirements for this position:

Incumbent may be required to work before, during and/or beyond normal work hours or days in the event of an emergency. Emergency duty required of the incumbent includes working in special needs or Red Cross shelters, or performing other emergency duties including, but not limited to, responses to or threats involving any disaster or threat of disaster, man-made or natural.

The incumbent in this position is responsible for the integrity and security of data sets under his or her control.

Incumbent will have access to records containing social security numbers in the performance of job duties.

This position requires travel. A valid driver license is required. Vehicle not provided by State.

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION OR REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS

This occupation requires licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse in accordance with Chapter 464, Florida Statutes and in accordance with Rule 64B9, Florida Administrative Code.

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

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.

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.

Nearest Major Market: Tallahassee