Community Health Nursing Consultant

Overview

Requisition No: 870266
Agency:
Department of Health

Working Title:

COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSING CONSULTANT
- Pay Plan:
Career Service
Position Number:
Salary: 64,422.10 annually
Posting Closing Date: 02/25/2026

This position coordinates the School Health Program in Union County. This position is responsible for implementing and supervising all nursing program activities within the school health setting. The primary duties of this position include planning and directing school health services and evaluation of work performances for staff assigned to the school health program. Provides school health services in a school to include classroom education on health-related topics, follow-up via home visits, phone calls, and letters to ensure referrals are completed on children.

Provides nursing services in the school clinic as needed to assess students’ needs for further medical services.

This position hires, trains, supervises and evaluates all staff assigned to the school health program. This position is responsible for directing the work of employees to ensure the best use of time and resources, maintain coverage in school’s absenteeism. Plans and implements training of school health staff and district school staff related to health issues.

Plans, implements, and directs school-based health screenings at all school sites to include ensuring adequate staffing, equipment, and supplies are available. Ensures follow up to all children who have screenings indicating further services are needed.

Plans, implements, and directs school-based immunization clinics. This position is responsible for supervising all schools required immunization follow ups, staffing all school-based immunization clinics, and coding for all immunizations given in the schools for reporting to the State on the status of the immunization levels.

Develops and implements school health plans in conjunction with school board personnel to ensure compliance with state and county regulations and needs. Completes the school health plan and end of year report. Ensures timely submission to the State Office and District School Board. Participates with the school direct on Health Advisory Team. This position provides input to the school system on all issues related to health and presents as necessary to the school board on issues related to school health.

Coordinates CPR classes for communities within Bradford/Union Counties. Assist Nursing Director with communicable disease investigations in the school setting.

• Excellent verbal and written English language skills.
• Emotional maturity and intelligence.
• Ability to problem-solve in sensitive situations.
• Ability to produce accurate data records and to summarize results in report form.
• Knowledge of the rules and regulations related to confidential information.
• Skilled in the use of nursing equipment and instruments.
• Ability to plan organize and direct school health programs.

• Licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Florida
• Experience working in pediatrics or school health.

• Experience completing reports.

Florida Department of Health Mission, Vision, and Values:
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:
Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Responsiveness, Excellence.

Lake Butler, FL

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:

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

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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…