Nursing Program Specialist

Requisition No: 877348 Agency:
Department of Health

Working Title:

Nursing Program Specialist -

This is varied and professional nursing work in the School Health Department. Staff provides nursing care in the Special Needs Shelter during activation during emergencies.

• Assists School Health Nursing Supervisor and school health staff to identify and respond to outbreaks and activities involving school-age children.
• Participates in high‑risk immunization programs and immunization outreach activities for children and adults.
• Provides case management and disease‑specific education to school-age children and their parents.
• Co‑ordinates the Employee Health Program, including immunization services, annual screening for Latent TB Infection (LTBI) and N‑95 mask FIT testing, and maintains the employee health database.
• Utilizes the nursing process to provide assessments, counseling and referrals for students; coordinates special health screenings per the School Health Plan and Program Goals and identifies high‑risk criteria.
• Maintains records and coordinates team efforts to meet the goals and objectives of the School Health Program; consults and liaises with the DOE School Health Coordinator, Assistant School Health Coordinator and Health Room Assistants.
• Conducts conferences with students, parents, school staff, social workers/counselors and others as needed; provides training and educational programs to students, school and CHD staff, parents and the community.
• Performs clinical work, special projects and assists with preparedness planning as assigned by the Director of Nursing.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• Knowledge and experience with providing pediatric immunizations, school mandatory pediatric immunization schedules and nursing experience with school‑aged children and their parents.
• Active Florida Registered Nurse License or a multi‑state license from another Compact State;
  Basic Life Support Certification.
• Valid driver’s license to conduct Directly Observed Therapy at patients’ homes.

• Licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse in accordance with Chapter 464, Florida Statutes and Rule 64B9, Florida Administrative Code.
• Basic Life Support Certification.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Completed training and proficiency in all programs and modules used in EPI (Merlin, ADAP, TB, etc.).
• Serves in an on‑call nursing rotation.
• May be required to work before, during and/or beyond normal work hours or days during emergencies (e.g., special needs or Red Cross shelters).
• Current authorization to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.

• 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 supplemental insurance options
• Retirement plan options, including employer contributions

VERO BEACH, FL

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

– Innovation: We search for creative solutions and manage resources wisely.
C –

Collaboration:

We use teamwork to achieve common goals & solve problems.
A – Accountability:
We perform with integrity & respect.
R – Responsiveness:
We achieve our mission by serving our customers & engaging our partners.
E – Excellence:
We promote quality outcomes through learning & continuous performance improvement.

The State of Florida is an equal‑opportunity employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.