SENIOR COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSING SUPERVIS - 64035753

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FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

IN SEMINOLE COUNTY

JOB OPPORTUNITY ANNOUNCEMENT

OPEN COMPETITIVE

Class Title:  Senior Community Health Nursing Supervisor

Base Salary: $60,000 – $65,000 annually

Location: Florida Department of Health in Seminole County

                 400 W. Airport Blvd

                 Sanford, FL 32773 

Remote work will not be a consideration.

This position will be responsible for day-to-day supervisory activities in the DOH-Seminole clinic. The clinic is responsible for administering DOH-Seminole’s Family Planning, Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD) and HIV programs, School Physicals, and Immunizations.

Duties and Responsibilities.

Under the direction of the Executive Community Health Nursing Director, this position spends most of the time engaged in supervisory responsibilities. This includes communicating with, motivating, training, and evaluating employees in addition to planning and directing employees' work. The incumbent has the authority to hire, transfer, suspend, lay off, recall, promote, discharge, assign, reward, or discipline subordinate employees or effectively recommend such action. The incumbent will also be required to develop performance expectations, meet with staff regularly to discuss performance, complete performance reviews, maintain vacation and work schedules, ensuring proper coverage, and complete timesheets.

The Senior Community Health Nursing Supervisor is responsible for the direct supervision of all Clinic operations. Will also attend interagency meetings to collaborate in maximizing and improving service delivery to our target population. Other primary duties and responsibilities outlined below.

Develop and implement policies and procedures for the clinic and complete Family Planning and HMS reports as directed. This position will conduct continuous quality improvement activities to ensure clinical measures are being met and assess and respond to budgetary needs. Quality improvement initiatives may exam outcomes in the Title X/family Planning Program, Immunizations Program, requirements. The SCHNS will assist and fill in as a nurse in the DOH-Seminole clinic as needed or as directed by the DOH-Seminole Executive Community Health Nursing Director.

Communicate work expectations and measurements of duties performed to staff reporting directly to this position. The SCHNS will motivate staff to improve the quality and quantity of work performed. They will advise and counsel staff regarding work performance and professional growth and addresses performance problems through corrective action and progressive disciplinary actions as warranted. The SCHNS will document performance consistent with DOH policies and procedures and keep written records of performance problems. They will also monitor all lab requirements and responsible staff.

Reviews and approves leave and attendance records. Approves requests for annual (vacation time), sick, compensatory time, over time, administrative, leave with and/or without pay time and flexible work schedules. Ensures and holds staff accountable for the appropriate use of applicable time. Ensures adherence to State procedures, HIPPA guidelines, protects the rights and confidentiality of clients, and maintains the integrity of the agency and the client. Reviews and communicates DOH policies, protocols, and procedures relating to information security, and confidentiality.

Plan one-on-one staff meetings, conference attendance (when applicable), continuing education opportunities, and trainings and in-services. This position will also work with relevant staff to assist with orientation for new employees. They will participate in outreach events throughout the year to promote DOH-Seminole services and perform other related duties assigned to support the mission of the Florida Department of Health. 

Assist with nursing oversight during public health emergencies and participate in shelter training for DOH-Seminole employees with Region 5 Special Needs Consultant and the DOH-Seminole Public Health Preparedness coordinator. Assists with organization of yearly shelter walk through visits to SpNS schools and assist the Executive Community Health Nursing Director with ensuring the readiness of medication supply for Special Needs

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of medical terminology, principles, and analytical techniques of interviewing; data collection and analysis principles and procedures. Knowledge of advanced nursing principles including health assessment, physical exam, and medication prescription. Ability to prepare reports, understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures relating to TB, Refugee Health and other programs as assigned, Ability to understand and follow legislative policy direction as established in Federal and Florida Statutes; Ability to provide customer service in a tactful and courteous manner; work independently, plan, organize and coordinate work assignments, communicate effectively, establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; Skilled in critical thinking and problem solving techniques; Computer skills including word processing, data entry and sending and reviewing emails.

Minimum Qualifications:

Licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse in accordance with Chapter 464, Florida Statutes or eligible to practice nursing in accordance with Florida Administrative Code 210-8.22 or 8.27

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree from an accredited higher education institution.

Knowledge of and skill in using Health Management System (HMS) and the Florida State Health Online Tracking System (FL SHOTS).

Bilingual in English and Spanish

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:

400 W. Airport Blvd, Sanford Florida 32773

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.    

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

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.