Community Health Nursing Consultant

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Date:
Sep 4, 2026

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Requisition No:882789

Agency:
Department of Health

Working Title:

COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSING CONSULTANT -

Thank you for your interest in career opportunities with the Florida Department of Health in Polk County. If you are looking to establish a successful career in Public Health, you have come to the right place. Many of our innovative and successful health programs are recognized throughout Florida. We hope you decide to join our team! Applicants will be contacted directly if selected for an interview.

The incumbent if part of a global public health organization and is expected to support the Florida Department of Health in Polk County in its missionto protect, promote, and improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county and community efforts and its vision to be the Healthiest Statein the Nation. Furthermore, the incumbent is expected to incorporate the agency values of Innovation,Collaboration,Accountability,Responsiveness and Excellence in all aspects of their work.

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.

This is a Career Service COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSING CONSULTANT under the supervision of the OPERATIONS & MGMT CONSULTANT MGR – SES.

This is a highly responsible school health position. The incumbent in this position is delegated the responsibility for the School Health professional and non-professional staff including the authority for hiring firing and disciplinary actions. Manages performance appraisals, plans and directs work assignments, approves leave/time sheets/travel and certifies EARs in accordance with DOH policies and SMART objectives. This position will serve as the multi-school manager directing and coordinating services and activities for school students of Hardee County and will serve as the primary information Custodian for School Health.

This position is responsible for developing and updating the School Health Annual/Semi-Annual Service Plan as well as completing the annual school health report for submission to the DOH School Health Service Program according to School Health Guidelines and policy. Exercises independent judgement in formulation and maintenance of school health policies and procedures which have significant impact on personnel administration and budget.

Plans and directs the operation of the School Health Program, including budget management, staff development, quality improvement and client satisfaction. Serves as a liaison with local School Board, as well as with parents of students in the district. The incumbent will be responsible for providing direct and indirect support and guidance for nurses, health support technicians, and workers for his/her assigned school(s).

Plans workload, workflow deadlines, work objectives and time utilization with employees in the School Health Program.

This position will be responsible to ensure nursing services are provided to students at assigned school(s) in accordance with the current comprehensive school health plan and for reporting activities and services provided at the school(s) as required for the completion of the annual school health report and for school health program budget oversight. The incumbent will be responsible for entering information into the computer programs within seven days to ensure deadlines are met.

The incumbent will provide nursing assessments, counseling, and referrals to students following health screenings and for students in school(s) clinic(s). The incumbent is responsible for maintaining confidentiality per FDOH Information and Security Guidelines and will serve as a resource for students and parents for information and referrals within the community.

This person will be responsible for providing nursing services in structured and unstructured environments working closely with students, parents/guardians, teachers, staff, administrators, and co-workers to promote healthy behaviors. This includes but is not limited to home visits, attendance at parent-teacher conferences, classroom presentations, participation in health fairs, providing information, referrals, and follow-up about…