Temporary -Full-time

8:30 AM – 4:00 PM

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Continuing education reimbursement
• Dental insurance
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

DESCRIPTION

The Senior Community Health Nurse (SCHN) is assigned to provide advanced, comprehensive public health nursing services in the school health program. Utilizing the nursing process, the incumbent will be required to provide basic school health services, including independently conducting, coordinating, and monitoring for quality control and assurance. The SCHN will perform the functions of the school nurse at assigned comprehensive school to identify students with chronic health conditions and promote student health. Additionally, the SCHN may be required to supervise a DOH-Broward Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Health Support Technician (HST) assigned to the school. The SCHN works with the LPN or HST, as assigned, and school staff to decrease student risk-taking behaviors and reduce the incidence of teenage pregnancy at the comprehensive schools in accordance with Florida statute.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Knowledge, skills and abilities, including utilization of equipment, required for the position:

• Knowledge of nursing, public health principles, practices, and/or techniques.
• Knowledge of Medications & Immunizations and how to administer them.
• Ability to observe patient’s reactions to medications.
• Knowledge of health promotion and disease prevention.
• Knowledge of communicable diseases, personal protective equipment and principles of isolation.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse populations, communities, and organizations.
• Ability to educate staff, clients, organizations, and communities on importance of immunizations and health.
• Ability to prioritize, organize, and schedule work assignments to meet deadlines.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to utilize a computer for data entry and health record documentation.
• Ability to maintain records and reports according to program standards
• Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures.

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION OR REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS

This occupation requires licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse in accordance with Chapter 464, Florida Statutes or eligibility to practice nursing in accordance with Florida Administrative Code 210-8.22 or 8.27.