PAY GRADE: 073
CLASS TITLE:SENIOR COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSE
ALLOCATION FACTOR(S)
This is public health nursing work in a specialized area requiring training beyond that required to be licensed as a Registered Professional Nurse, or public health nursing work in one of the following areas: (1) performing generalized public health work in an area geographically removed from direct supervision; (2) serving as a team leader; (3) managing a clinic; (4) managing a caseload of patients with acute or chronic medical problems; or (5) serving as a preceptor for nursing trainees or students.
EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED:
(Note: The examples of work as listed in this class specification are not necessarily descriptive of any one position in the class. The omission of specific statements does not preclude management from assigning specific duties not listed herein if such duties are a logical assignment to the position. Examples of work performed are not to be used for allocation purposes.)
- Conducts a total generalized public health nursing program in an area geographically removed from direct supervision.
- Organizes, implements, and conducts a specific phase of a large public health nursing program for a county health department.
- Coordinates, on a regional basis, the provision of health care for developmentally disabled clients in the community.
- Advises on care and management of illness and refers patients with abnormal findings to pediatricians or other qualified physicians.
- Assists in planning and conducting orientation programs, continuous in-service educational programs, and professional educational programs for paramedical personnel, auxiliary workers, and volunteers.
- 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.
- Interviews and counsels parents on child rearing, growth and development, and nutrition.
- Performs advanced and extended public health nursing functions in specialized areas such as family planning, maternal health, pediatrics, or geriatrics.
- Provides public health nursing services, and practices handicapped children's nursing principles in clinics, schools, and homes.
- Provides information concerning programs available for children with catastrophic, disabling, and/or terminal illnesses.
- Makes evaluations of the home situation concerning the family's ability and willingness to meet the needs of the patient.
- Makes home visits to assess the needs of and provide intervention for patients and their families.
- Performs related work as required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
(Note: The knowledge, skills and abilities (KSA's) identified in this class specification represent those needed to perform the duties of this class. Additional knowledge, skills and abilities may be applicable for individual positions in the employing agency.)
- 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 preventive health care and treatment to groups.
- Ability to assist in planning and conducting a variety of training activities.
- Ability to work with patients having a variety of physical problems.
- Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.
- Ability to communicate effectively.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
- Ability to teach health care.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in nursing or a related field and one year of professional nursing experience in pediatrics, geriatrics, or public health nursing, and licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse in accordance with Florida Statute 464 or eligible to practice nursing in accordance with Florida Administrative Code 210-8.27; or
- One year of experience as a community health nurse with the State of Florida.
- A master's degree from an accredited college or university in nursing, nursing education, public health, or a related field can substitute for the required professional nursing experience.
EFFECTIVE:
12/13/1985
HISTORY: