Senior Community Health Nurse

SENIOR COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSE

Requisition No: 868261
Agency:
Department of Health

Working Title:

SENIOR COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSE
- Pay Plan:
Career Service
Position Number:
Salary: $57,122-$69,316
Posting Closing Date: 01/23/2026

This professional nursing position delivers public health services across multiple program areas including School Health, Family Planning, Sexually Transmitted Infections, Immunizations, Ryan White, Tuberculosis, and the Florida Breast and Cervical Early Detection Program. The nurse provides direct client care, health education, and case management in accordance with Florida Department of Health protocols and public health nursing standards.

Administer age-appropriate vaccines to children and adults; conduct immunization outreach and education in community settings; maintain accurate vaccine inventory and documentation in Florida SHOTS; perform health screenings (vision, hearing); collaborate with school staff to promote a healthy school environment; conduct audits to ensure adherence.

Conduct STI screenings, treatment, education, and follow-up per CDC guidelines; provide contraceptive counseling and family planning services; educate clients on reproductive health, safe sex practices, and risk reduction.

Administer TB tests and interpret results; provide nursing support for clients living with HIV/AIDS and assist with medication adherence, laboratory monitoring, and referrals to supportive services; ensure continuity of care.

Educate clients on cancer prevention and early detection; coordinate mammography and pap testing.

Assist in maintenance of clinical areas including prepping exam rooms, maintaining stock, cleaning rooms, inventory, ordering medications, and ordering vaccines.

Knowledge of public health nursing principles and program-specific protocols; ability to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care; strong communication, documentation, and organizational skills; cultural competence and ability to work with diverse populations; proficiency in electronic health records and Microsoft Office.

License as a Registered Professional Nurse in accordance with Chapter 464, Florida Statutes and Rule 6489, Florida Administrative Code; current Basic Life Support CPR With AED (BLS) certification; valid Florida Driver License and motor vehicle; successful completion of a drug test is required.

Florida Department of Health Mission, Vision, and Values:
To protect, promote and 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

- Innovation: We search for creative solutions and manage resources wisely.
C
- Collaboration:

We use teamwork to achieve common goals & solve problems.
A - Accountability:
We perform with integrity & respect.
R - Responsiveness:
We achieve our mission by serving our customers & engaging our partners.
E - Excellence:
We promote quality outcomes through learning & continuous performance improvement.

Columbia County Health Department
217 NE Franklin Street, Lake City, FL 32055

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:
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
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Tuition waivers
• And more!

For a more complete list of benefits, including monthly costs, visit

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

Veterans eligible for preference must submit supporting documentation with each application. Documentation requirements are available by clicking here.