REGISTERED NURSING CONSULTANT - 64030828

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This is a highly independent professional nursing position working in and managing the Levy/Dixie/Gilchrist County School Health Programs This position reports directly to the Nursing Director. This position is headquartered in the Levy County Health Department.  This position is the coordinator for all operational and data collection for School Health in Levy/Dixie/Gilchrist.  This position is responsible for meeting all programmatic outcomes for the School Health Programs. The School Health program specializes in Child and Adolescent assessment and development of plans of care in the school settings for all public schools. The school health program is also responsible in assisting with the development and presenting prevention programs, and lectures on wellness. This position collects and evaluates data related to illness, screenings, and obesity, collaborates with other community/student/faculty groups, and represents the Health Departments in meetings with the County School Districts.  This position ensures the School Health Services Plan/School Health Services Report is correct, completed, reviewed and submitted as required This individual will be responsible for all supervisory duties including, but not limited to, hiring and selection, developing performance plans, conducting performance appraisals, planning and directing their work, approving leave, and taking disciplinary action as appropriate. Responsible for the supervision of staff including appraisals, planning and directing work, approving leave, and having the authority for hiring and taking disciplinary action or effectively recommending such actions.

Position includes general nursing services such as nursing assessments, health appraisals, health screenings, identification of destructive lifestyle behaviors and basic first aid.  Includes referrals to other providers.  Provides individual student and client health counseling.  Evaluates students’ specific health care needs and coordinates care between school staff, parents, physicians and family to ensure a health learning environment may provide health education sessions in the classroom and community. Make recommendations to staff and parents concerning health needs of individual students.  Monitors the Health Assistants delivery of medication and First Aid in the clinic.  Understands and works toward Goals of the School Health Plan.  Maintains up-to-date student health records and makes home visits to families as needed.  Serves as a resource to school personnel in control of communicable diseases.

Provides supervisory oversight of all Tri County school health personnel.  Conducts QI site visits and review of each school at least once annually.  Coordinates mandatory training for the school health staff.  Assures accurate completion of the School Health Reports and Plans as required by the DOH/DOE.  Presents the findings to supervisor and School Administrative staff.

Provides consultative services to Dixie and Gilchrist County School Health Programs. Develops and shares annual required in service programs with both counties. Meets at least twice annually- In Summer before school begins and at midterm with other SH supervisors to assure prepared for any new requirements.  Precepts any new school health supervisors.  Coordinates with the nursing director to do site visits in all three counties annually.   Coordinates with Dixie and Gilchrist SH supervisors to develop the School Health Plan and Policy Manual when due for updates.

Provides nursing services in the Health Department clinics such as, but not limited to, nursing assessments, following nursing protocols, assisting practitioners, precepting nursing students, providing immunizations and well child work-up, phlebotomy, and patient education.  Participates in monthly staff meetings.

Provides management services in times of disaster for the Levy County SPNS as Levy County SPNS Manager following all policy and procedures of the DOH and assists with training and orientation of new employees.

Performs other related duties as requested by supervisor.  Required to be on call for emergencies as requested by supervisor.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

 Knowledge of child and adolescent development. Knowledge of School Health Program Guidelines.  Ability to communicate with others. Ability to lead others. Ability to organize and prioritize time and workload. Knowledge of common childhood illnesses and disorders. Skilled in triage and First Aid. Skilled in school health program planning and QIQA process.  Skilled in motivating others.  Skilled in excellent customer relations.  Ability to maintain a positive and enthusiastic demeanor and looks for continual improvement. 

Qualifications:

Minimum –Valid Driver's License, Valid State of Florida Registered Professional Nurse license. Must be willing to travel and have own transportation. Must have at least one year’s experience working as a registered nurse. Must have school health experience. Must have supervisory experience. Must have current CPR/First Aid/PALs.

Preferred –Experience working with children and adolescents. Experience working with children with complex medical conditions. Experience in community or group education/presentations.

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:

Levy County Health Department

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.