SENIOR COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSING SUPERVIS - 64006380

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This is an Open Competitive Advertisement.

Your Specific Responsibilities:

This is a professional nursing supervisory position in the Florida Department of Health in Bay County’s (DOH Bay) School Health Program, providing school health services to assigned schools and students while school is in session, in accordance with the Supplemental School Health Program. This position is 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. The incumbent in this position is responsible for the integrity and confidentiality of data sets under his/her control and may use DOH IT resources to visit Internet sites needed to perform the duties of this position. Moderate decision-making is required under limited supervision. The incumbent may adapt existing procedures to meet new situations and work independently toward achieving general results. The incumbent in this position will communicate with subordinates and other managers as required, to coordinate efforts or to supervise others within DOH Bay. The position requires planning and scheduling activities to accomplish individual and program goals and objectives. The incumbent needs to possess specific School Health Nursing knowledge and works under indirect supervision.

This professional position serves as the School Health Coordinator and supervisor of the locally designed Supplement School Health Program staff. This position is responsible for planning, organizing, implementing and coordinating the Bay County School Health Plan. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Community Health Nursing Director-SES.

Supervises Senior Community Health Nurses and Administrative Assistant I assigned to the DOH Bay School Health Program for Bay County schools. Responsible for monitoring the daily activities, as assigned, in each of the schools covered under the School Health Services Plan. Responsible for training and implementation of program, as well as monitoring those under his/her supervision to ensure quality and quantity of work performed. Advises and counsels those under direct supervision about professional growth and advanced education. Responsible for writing performance standards, job descriptions, and probationary, annual and other reviews as to work performance of each employee. Responsible for supervising employees in the coordination and performance of daily duties per the current School Health Services Plan and Memorandum of Understandings involving health care provided to students, and assuring that proper federal, state and county guidelines are followed. Compiles pertinent data required for locally designed school health projects. This position may require a temporary school assignment to cover services. Responsible for budget preparation and disbursement of funds, as allocated by grants and school health budget. Is responsible for on-going monitoring of the program, to include completion of reports in a timely manner, as well as supervision of employees assigned to this program.

Conducts quality assurance activities to evaluate effectiveness of the DOH Bay School Health Program. Responsible for assisting with screening programs conducted in schools, and teaching volunteers screening techniques and correct usage of the audio/ visual equipment. Attends School Health Advisory Committee meetings and serves as resource person to school personnel. Reads assigned materials. Serves on DOH Bay internal committees as requested and indicated.

Participates in staff meetings, staff development, and continuing education programs. Suggest activities to enhance education of students in areas of health concerns. This position is the "Information Custodian" and is responsible for the security and confidentiality of all information contained within this information set: School Health. This position has the "Need to Know" for the following information sets: Medical records and storage, immunization records, nursing logs, medications, labs, x-rays, general records, computer generated records/listings and communicable disease reporting.

Works in the DOH Bay clinic or other areas, as needed and assigned. Provides individual counseling and education classes for a variety of health topics. Focusing on promoting the health of students, reducing risk-taking behavior, and reducing teen pregnancy.

Completes Employee Activity Reports, Health Management Services coding, leave, attendance and travel records as required. Fulfills requirements for timeliness of data submission and annual report data collection.

Performs other duties as required.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Experience with medical records, school health records, nursing logs, medications, lab, x-rays and computer generated/listings.
• Excellent communication, supervisory, and training skills: works well independently, develops and leads effective work teams; networks and communicates (written and verbally) effectively to accomplish goals.
• Must be physically able to walk and stand for long periods of time, bend, climb one flight of steps, turn patients, and lift a minimum of 25 lbs.
• Computer skills for word processing and database use.

Qualifications:

Valid driver’s license; active Florida Registered Nurse license or a multi-state license from another compact state.

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:

Panama City, Florida

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:

Positions assigned to School Health may follow either a 10‑month or 12‑month work schedule, depending on program needs and available funding. Work assignments during summer months vary by location. Your specific work schedule, summer assignment expectations, and leave eligibility will be communicated by your hiring manager or program leadership.

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.