Job Description

Requisition No: 863561 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: SENIOR COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSE - 64003948

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 64003948 

Salary: 56,160.00 

Posting Closing Date: 10/23/2025 

Total Compensation Estimator 

Position # 003948

Open Competitive,

Your Specific Responsibilities:

Performs the following duties as outlined in the Florida Nurse Practice Act and within Scope of Practice for a Registered Nurse:

• Observes, obtains complete medical history, assesses, provide nursing diagnosis, provide intervention with SOP, and evaluates clinic patients.
• Administers medications and treatments as prescribed or authorized by a duly licensed practitioner.
• Provides client instruction and education in the clinic and community.
• Assist Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Physician’s Assistant with procedures.
• Follows protocol with regards to “nurse issuance” which allows for performing patient assessments, ordering, and issuing medications when certain conditions exist.
• Performs venipunctures on patients for ordered labs.
• Administers immunizations to infants, children, and adults.
• Interprets physician orders and follow through treatment.
• Performs electrocardiograms, physical exams

Performs epidemiology (EPI), tuberculosis (TB), and sexually transmitted infection (STI) surveillance and investigation.

Other work-related duties as required which include but are not limited to the following:

• Sterilization of medical equipment
• Performs follow up with regards to lab results via phone and responsible for maintaining consistent inventory of lab supplies and ordering of supplies.

Performs on-call after hours emergency phone triage for commercial and governmental insurance agencies for Baker County clients and to remain available to work during off duty periods. Performs any other related additional duties as required.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of nursing laws and regulations. Nursing skills including but not limited to triage, administering subcutaneous and intramuscular injections, assessing vital signs, conducting physical assessments, phlebotomy. Communication skills. Time management skills.

Qualifications:

Minimum

Licensure as a registered nurse in accordance with Florida Statue 464 or eligible to practice nursing in accordance with Florida Administrative Code 210-8.22 or 8.27 and one year of experience in providing nursing services. 

Preferred
5 years of nuring experience

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:

Baker Department of Health at 480 West Lowder Street Macclenny Florida 32063

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!

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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:  

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.

All Florida Department of Health positions require the incumbent to be able to learn and communicate effectively, orally and in writing, in English. Applicants who do not meet this requirement will not be considered.

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.

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. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. 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. 

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