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Make a difference in the community you live in! As a Community Builder—an employee with the City of Gainesville— you will have a direct hand in building and improving your community and making a visible impact on the lives of your neighbors. Working for local government is more than a job, it’s a chance to contribute to community success and to help enhance the Gainesville way of life.

Department:

GG_Risk Management: Health and Wellness Services

Salary Range Minimum:

$52,000.00

Salary Range Maximum:

$79,217.13

Closing Date:

03/13/2025

Job Details:

This is Professional nursing work managing, protecting, and restoring employee health. The single position allocated to this classification reports to a designated supervisor and works under general supervision. Work in this class is distinguished from higher classes by its lack of supervisory responsibilities and from lower classes by its emphasis on professional nursing and occupational health care.

Job Description:

NATURE OF WORK

Professional nursing work managing, protecting, and restoring employee health.

CLASSIFICATION STANDARDS

The single position allocated to this classification reports to a designated supervisor and works under general supervision.  Work in this class is distinguished from higher classes by its lack of supervisory responsibilities and from lower classes by its emphasis on professional nursing and occupational health care.

EXAMPLES OF WORK**

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Screens health of prospective employees, advising whether health status is appropriate to specific job placement.  Documents disabilities and recommends job modifications as needed.

Treats employees for on-the-job and personal injuries and illness, determining need for further medical or counseling referral.  Dispenses medications according to medically approved protocol.  Actively manages work-related injuries and illness to promote rapid recovery and return to work and prevent recurrence.

Actively promotes employee wellness by providing immunization, health screening, education, and counseling.

Promotes employee-employer understanding of purposes, policies, and programs of the Employee Health Service.

Performs and follows up periodic physical exams for employees, arranging for further referral and disposition, if necessary.  Counsels regarding corrective self care for some conditions.

Interprets medical findings for supervisors and managers related to employee work performance and disability.

Consults with safety personnel and managers about occupational health hazards and assists in recommending corrective measures.

Performs venipunctures, handling blood and other body fluids in accordance with the OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens standard.

Maintains employee medical records according to medico-legal standards.

Attends work on continuous and regular basis.

NON-ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Stays current with developments and new techniques in occupational health field.

Uses community health resources for education and referrals, and maintains good working relationship with community agencies.

Serves on health related committees and boards.

May act in absence of supervisor.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Graduation from an accredited four year college or university with major course work in nursing related or field and one year experience in professional nursing, occupational health, health care, health teaching, or related area; or, any equivalent combination of education and experience.

LICENSES/CERTIFICATES

Valid Florida Registered Nurse or Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner License required.

NOTES

None.

SELECTION FACTORS

Knowledge of professional nursing and occupational health care programs.

Knowledge of and ability to apply nursing diagnosis process in clinical settings and to perform physical assessments.

Knowledge of physical requirements involved in proper job placement of workers.

Knowledge of applicable local, state, and federal ordinances, laws, and statutes related to occupational health.

Knowledge of computers and relevant software.

Ability to assist in planning, developing, and implementing a city employee health care program.

Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

Ability to work effectively with elected officials, charter officers, department heads, representatives of other agencies, other city employees, and the general public.

Human Resources Department:    Signed original on file in Human Resources      /                                                                                          

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** This section of the job description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of duties and responsibilities of the position.  The omission of a specific job function does not absolve an employee from being required to perform additional tasks incidental to or inherent in the job.

REVISION DATE:  12/1/94

Note: 

May Require Assessment(s).

May fill multiple positions.

May establish an eligibility list.

Come join our team! The City of Gainesville offers a competitive benefits package and opportunities to grow both professionally and personally.

All ‘regular’ employees are eligible for traditional benefits such as health insurance, life insurance, paid leave, 11 paid a holidays a year, a pension plan and a deferred compensation plan, but we also offer great things like on-site fitness centers, tuition reimbursement, on-site medical staff and a wellness program to keep you healthy and happy. Please note; benefits are not available for temporary employees.

Equal Opportunity

The City of Gainesville is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and does not discriminate in hiring. Minorities, women and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Individuals with a disability, who require special accommodations during the selection process, should notify the Human Resources Department at 352-334-5077 or TDD/TTY at 352-334-2292.

Veterans' Preference

Veterans are encouraged to apply. Veterans’ Preference ensures that veterans and eligible persons are given consideration at each step of the selection process. However, preference does not guarantee that a veteran or other eligible person will be the candidate selected to fill the position. Section 295.07, Florida Statutes (F.S.) specifies who is eligible for Veterans’ Preference. State of Florida residency is not required for Veterans’ Preference.

If you are unable to apply online due to a disability, contact recruiting at HR@cityofgainesville.org or by calling 352-334-5077.

Salary : $52,000 - $79,217