Community Health Nursing Consultant

Community Health Nursing Consultant )

This professional nursing position is located in the Bureau of Family Health Services, Family Planning Program and is supervised by the Community Health Nursing Consultant, Family Planning Program Supervisor.

Serves as a county liaison for Title X family planning and maternal and child health (MCH) services in assigned counties. Participates in quality‑assurance reviews of county health departments for family planning and maternal and child health services.

Provides health education information that helps individuals, families, and communities maximize and maintain healthy lifestyles. Collects and analyzes data to identify community needs prior to planning, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating programs designed to encourage healthy lifestyles, policies, and environments. May serve as a resource to assist individuals, other health professionals, or the community and may administer fiscal resources for health education programs.

Assists in the development and writing of policies, protocols, standards, and guidelines, educational materials, grant applications, and other documents necessary for the administration and implementation of the Title X family planning program and reproductive health services.

Develops training programs, plans, and conducts educational meetings, workshops, or seminars for county health departments (CHD), Healthy Start staff, providers, and community to build capacity and integrate a variety of topics and services affecting men and women of reproductive age.

Participates in analyzing data trends related to men and women of reproductive age to improve services and systems throughout the state. Reviews family planning, reproductive health, and other health-related materials that impact policy and program development. Presents information via emails, webinars, and in‑person meetings.

Provides consultation, education, and technical assistance to CHD, contract providers, and others on comprehensive family planning and reproductive health services, including HMS coding, Information and Education Committees, and other Title X program and MCH topics. Participates in designing and developing documents and reports and implementing services per state and federal statutes and Title X guidelines. Provides technical assistance and monitors services for compliance with state and federal guidelines.

Assists with analysis of proposed legislative bills, budget issues, and research relevant to men and women of reproductive age.

Performs other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned or required, utilizing knowledge of the basic principles and practices of public health and education.

Ability to travel within and outside the state of Florida. Knowledge of nursing practices and program coordination and evaluation techniques. Ability to plan and develop program components; maintain effective working relationships; understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures; communicate effectively verbally and in writing; review, analyze, and evaluate data; present information concisely and organized; prepare various reports.

Registered Nursing license is required in accordance with FS 464 or eligible to practice nursing under FAC 210‑8.27. Minimum three years of professional nursing experience, including at least two years of supervisory, administrative, consultative, educational public‑health, or pediatric nursing experience. Must be willing to physically come into the office to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position.

Tallahassee, Florida (not a remote position).

Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State’s total compensation package 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.

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