NURSING PROGRAM SPECIALIST - 64067130

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 Applicants accepted only from Department of Health employees, (includes OPS, Career Service, SES or SMS employees). Applicants will not be accepted from outside of the department.

This Registered Nursing position is responsible for selected Epidemiology Programs in Brevard County working under the supervision of the Director of Community Health Services.  Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, supervision of nursing and administrative staff assigned to the STD/TB program, records maintenance, coordination of physicians for cases, suspects, and proper treatment and prevention of communicable diseases in Brevard County.  In addition, coordinating with both local and State resources to mitigate the spread of communicable disease in the county. The incumbent maintains good rapport with patients, department staff and adheres to the established Department of Health values of Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Responsiveness and Excellence.  Candidates are typically hired at the minimum salary.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities include:

Coordinates physician consultation for cases, suspects, and proper treatment and prevention of communicable diseases in Brevard County. Coordinates with both local and State resources to mitigate the spread of communicable disease in the county. Communicates with hospitals, physicians and other healthcare providers to assure patient compliance, and to coordinate services of the Brevard County Health Dept.  Supervises and coordinates Directly Observed Therapy (DOT) Program and engages in locating patient’s delinquent for scheduled appointments to ensure continuity of therapy.  Ensures timely investigation and case management according to the diagnosis and needs of the patient under the direction of the physician in charge. Services include teaching, counseling, and coordination of patient care to ensure completion of therapy. 

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

 Nursing experience in the clinical setting to include case management, physical assessments, medication administration, phlebotomy skills.  Ability to multitask and prioritize client medical needs.  Experience with multiple computer applications such as Microsoft Office, Excel for data management. Ability to communicate effectively with coworkers, clients, outside community partners ● Knowledge of clerical settings, customer service skills in person and over the phone, proficient computer knowledge and skills, ability to multi-task ● Documented ability to work with multiple computer programs such as Microsoft Word, Outlook, EHRs, scanners, faxes, copiers.

Qualifications:

Minimum

Associate of Science in Nursing from an accredited nursing school and a Bachelor degree in a health or science related field● hold a current, active FL nursing license or multi-state nursing license from another compact state   ● This occupation requires licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse in accordance with Chapter 464, Florida Statutes and in accordance with Rule 64B9, Florida Administrative Code   ● Valid Florida Driver’s License or the ability to obtain within 90 days   ● Current, active CPR certification.  Willing to work before, during, and/or beyond normal work hours or days in the event of an emergency. This includes emergency duties including, but not limited to, response to threats involving any disaster, man-made or natural.  Six years of experience as a Registered Nurse. 

● Basic computer knowledge/skills including, but not limited to, Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, multiple EHR applications, use of typical office machinery such as copiers, scanners, etc.

● Florida Department of Health is required to work before, during, and/or beyond normal work hours or days in the event of an emergency. Emergency duty required of the incumbent includes working in special needs shelters or performing other emergency duties including but not limited to response to or threats involving any disaster or threat of disaster man-made or natural

• This position requires daily in-office or field work.

Preferred

● Experience utilizing HMS, STARS programs. 

● Experience providing direct nursing care for clients diagnosed with a STD or TB. 

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:

Brevard County

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

(For more information, please click www.myfrs.com);

• Flexible Spending Accounts;
• Tuition waivers;
• And more!

For a more complete list of benefits, including monthly costs, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com.

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: http://www.sss.gov 

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.    

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.