Nursing Program Specialist

• Supports the Florida Department of Health in its mission.
• Performs specialized nursing care for the TB, Primary Care, and Specialty Care Clinic.
• Performs 'back-up' duties for Epidemiology and Linkage to Care.
• Works closely with the Senior Community Health Nursing Director-SES and the physicians.
• Provides nursing assessment and case management of clients enrolled in the TB, Primary Care, and Specialty Care Clinic.
• Takes and records medical history, vital signs, and issues prescribed medications under protocol.
• Documents in the chart, utilizing problem oriented S.O.A.P. method.
• Teaches healthy lifestyles and provides referral information to clients.
• Develops Individualized care plans and reviews abnormal lab reports with physicians.

• Must hold a current, active Florida Registered Nursing license or a multistate license from another Compact State pursuant to Florida Statute 464 Florida Admin code 210-8.22 or 8.27.
• Valid Driver License
• Experience using computers to document medical care.
• Experience in TB and/or HIV.
• Experience in the immunization clinic.
• Experience working in a medical office or clinic setting.

Demonstrates expertise in specialized nursing care, particularly in TB, Primary Care, and Specialty Care settings, while effectively managing client assessments and individualized care plans. Proficient in documentation practices and collaboration with healthcare teams to enhance patient outcomes.

• Florida Registered Nursing License
• Experience in TB Care
• Experience in HIV Care
• Case Management Skills
• Medical Documentation Proficiency

• Nursing Assessment
• Individualized Care Plans
• Vital Signs Monitoring
• Medication Administration
• S.O.A.P. Documentation

• Communication Skills
• Teaching Healthy Lifestyles

• Florida Registered Nursing License
• Valid Driver License

• Epidemiology
• Linkage to Care
• Immunization Clinic
• Medical Office Experience

• Computer Documentation Systems