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Public
Health Nursing Opportunities
Make a
Difference!
If you ever are interested in a career in public health nursing, you'll find it at the Duval County Health Department.
Consider these advantages:
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Heightened career satisfaction
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Opportunity to benefit the community
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Stable work schedule
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Tuition waivers
If you want to make a real difference in people's lives, if you want a position that lets you remember what real nursing is all about and if you want the flexibility of having weekends and evenings to spend with your family - consider the Duval County Health Department.
The Duval County Health Department is recognized as an innovative leader in the delivery of quality health care throughout Duval County. Our network of 22 health centers and clinics makes us one of the largest public health institutions in the state of Florida. Our relationship with the University of Florida assures high quality, culturally competent health care of patients by board-certified University faculty members. Our mission is to improve the health and environment of Duval County and its residents. We are especially committed to eliminating health disparities in the community.
Diverse
Roles for Improved Health Outcomes
As a DCHD nurse, you can play a wide variety of roles linking communities
with improved community health. You can counsel and guide patients in
their tuberculosis treatment at the Center for Specialized Pulmonary
Services. You can investigate cases in Epidemiology, and collect and
analyze data to detect the spread of infectious diseases. In the HIV
clinic, you can educate patients on medications and treatment, and
coordinate referrals for those with particular needs. You can be a care
coordinator and assist in the management of care for children in need of
referrals to specialized care.
Whether it's home visits, immunizations, safety training/bioterrorism preparations, or child safety training, DCHD nurses go beyond traditional functions every day in order to better the health of individuals and the community.
For information about career nursing opportunities at DCHD, call Angela Hicks at (904) 253-2763.
Duval County Health Department
Main Office
515 W. 6th Street
Jacksonville, FL 32206
253-1000
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